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3/4 copper to male slip adapter
Working on the solar tank today. I needed a 10” brass nipple to make a clean connection
I drilled out a 3/4 adapter with a 7/8 holesaw, soldered it onto a piece of L copper
1-1/8 box fit perfectly
I drilled out a 3/4 adapter with a 7/8 holesaw, soldered it onto a piece of L copper
1-1/8 box fit perfectly
hot_rod
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Re: Replumbing: Solder or Threads for Ball Valves
Another pro tip I would not have thought of.Mad Dog_2 said:Slip coupling...just make sure you mark pipes so that the couple is equidistant on each side. Mad Dog 🐕
Re: Ball Valves
Yeah, @Mad Dog_2 I settled for the International just for one 1/2" because I was tired of shopping, but got USA for the 3/4" s. This discussion will be a big help in the future because there are so many manufacturers but now I know what to go for right off the bat.
Re: Old steam system, New to me
Let the fun begin, finally started tackling this today. I thought the demo was going to be more of a pain in the ****, but getting the old copper fittings out wasn't too difficult. Couldn't break them loose so I had to cut a small section out and then screw driver and hammer the rest of the way.
I mocked it up and realized I still need a couple different size nipples that I don't have and another length of 3" for the front section.
I mocked it up and realized I still need a couple different size nipples that I don't have and another length of 3" for the front section.
Dathanz
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Re: Thanks for everyone's help, it's finally installed
the dirtmag is most important for protecting the circulator which has a permanent magnet in the wet rotor motor which will attract iron particles from the system in to the rotor and bearings.
mattmia2
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Re: Thanks for everyone's help, it's finally installed
@PeteA Ironic, as I read your previous posts that talked about such bypass protection. I have ordered one at 1-1/4" NPT and I am waiting for it, so I can continue my boiler layout. I also got the DirtMAG as I do not want to have crud interfere with the protection valve. (HotRod has spoken the gospel about it) I will be installing isolating valves for future service of it as well. Don't forget to have the pump pulling from the 3 way valve, as opposed to pushing, else it will not work well. I think you are going to be fine with the radiators, as I will. What year is the house?
Re: Ball Valves
I agree with @Mad Dog 100%. Use top name, and best quality gate valves and never ball valves on steam. Ball valves on steam have a very short life. The higher the steam pressure the shorter the life.
Re: Very sad tonight...I lost my lifelong Sports Hero
I’m sorry for your loss, Matt. This is a beautiful tribute. Bless you. Thanks.
Re: Question re siding; oil tank install failed inspection, being fixed, what about siding holes?
@hot_rod The original pipes came out the foundation here. I refused to allow new holes to be drilled in the foundation. I had visions of 68 year old concrete clocks disintegrating, giving me more headaches. 
So I insisted they use the same holes for the new pipes.
A few years back I had new concrete poured for the front patio. For reasons unknown, the company raised the patio several inches.
Now there was no way to get a pipe wrench on the pipes, let alone turn it to tighten the joins. The oil tank installation team had to use a drill to carve out around the old pipes so they could work. Since the new pipes are a bit larger, they had to also enlarge the hole in the vinyl siding. I made sure they sealed inside and out so I do not get mice in the cellar. And I asked if I had to do anything to prevent ice forming in that dip, or does it not matter. They had no idea as they have never done a job like this. This is the background.
I do not understand why you suggest dump a bucket of water there? What are you getting at, please? Remember, I am a 65 y o female on my own, trying to manage this project at the house my folks built before I was born; I grew up here. Thank you.
So I insisted they use the same holes for the new pipes. A few years back I had new concrete poured for the front patio. For reasons unknown, the company raised the patio several inches.
Now there was no way to get a pipe wrench on the pipes, let alone turn it to tighten the joins. The oil tank installation team had to use a drill to carve out around the old pipes so they could work. Since the new pipes are a bit larger, they had to also enlarge the hole in the vinyl siding. I made sure they sealed inside and out so I do not get mice in the cellar. And I asked if I had to do anything to prevent ice forming in that dip, or does it not matter. They had no idea as they have never done a job like this. This is the background.
I do not understand why you suggest dump a bucket of water there? What are you getting at, please? Remember, I am a 65 y o female on my own, trying to manage this project at the house my folks built before I was born; I grew up here. Thank you.
Freedom
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