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Re: Freeze Proof Sill Cock
Yes Prier aquired Mansfield almost 20 years ago.
Prier and Sioux Chief are close together near KC. I thought that they might combine at some point.
hot_rod
Re: Pool heater quotes help
Hi, Any chance getting a pool cover to minimize losses would let you get a smaller pool heater? 🤔 Usually about 90% of the losses are off the surface of the water.
Yours, Larry
Re: Looking for ideas for future videos Please let me know
troubleshooting
Electrical high and low voltage
Circulators
X tanks
pecmsg
Re: Looking for ideas for future videos Please let me know
how bout combustion analysis; diagnosis, troubleshooting and adjustments.
best
Re: System2000 water tank leaking
It is always best to replace it with a tank from Energy kinetics but if you are looking to use a standard electric tank there are instructions on our website to convert a standard tank for use with our boiler. Feel free to have your service provider reach out to tech support for assistance if needed at 800-323-2066
jringel
Re: Freeze Proof Sill Cock
When we put them into a wall, I would leave a big loop of pex so it could be pulled out and replaced without cutting into a sheetrock wall.
I modified a Woodford into a 10' long version to go out under a deck, into the rim joist. I lengthened the outer jacket, it is 3/4 CST, and lengthened the brass rod inside.
Installed on Russ Roses cabin on Table Rock lake :) Some of you know that name from Heatway daze!
It worked for years until a neighbor connected a hose one winter, preventing it from draining.
hot_rod
Re: Freeze Proof Sill Cock
I like the solid brass brands. Look for one that will drain out even with a hose connected.
I really dislike the plastic handle models.
I like hot and cold in valve, in one location for washing the truck. I have the C-108 , shown below my house and shop. It uses "00" bib washers which might make @mattmia2 happy. Or not:)
Getting harder to find solid copper/ brass, but Prier is one brand.
I have not tried the newest 114 model, I think Eric Aune at Mechanical-Hub put one on his shop a while back.
The 1/4 turn are not as handy, if you try to regulate water for a garden soaker hose for example.
Arrowhead brass is another quality bib. They have an "Icebreaker" model that protects from freezing.
hot_rod
Re: Viessmann help?
This is already happening more and more. Homeowners are
selecting and buying the equipment and then hiring a contractor to install it. Some of us are willing and able
to scour the internet looking for the best price. We have
the luxury of time to go shopping, unlike the busy contractors. We have the luxury of time to read each and
every word in the installation manuals several times.
People in the supply chain need to recognize that while
many HO's are not very smart about this kind of stuff, we
are not universally idiots. Many of us have technical and
engineering educations, and work in industrial settings,
and/or have experience in areas where engineering and safety intersect, like building race cars and flying planes.
People get injured and killed when 2x4's are used to build
bad stairs and decks. The primary use of dimension lumber
is structural, which thus implies safety issues. Do we
attempt to solve this problem by controlling supply?
-JimH
JimH
Re: Freeze Proof Sill Cock
mine has a metal handle. although it has corroded a bit. I believe the actual washer is just like a 1/4 large but there is a check valve also stacked on the stem. Don't know, haven't had to do anything with it beyond tightening the packing.
It isn't rpz backflow protection, it doesn't have to be effective in all conditions. It would still keep water from syphoning from the hose.
mattmia2
Re: Looking for ideas for future videos Please let me know
@leonz First of all its Ray and not Mr. I agree 100% and I do yell at the Tv saying the people are crazy for doing it LOL
@Larry Weingarten I may have to pick your brain for that video
