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Re: Well pump issues
These may sound like stupid questions but did the well guy check to see if the motor is running in the right direction? Did they check the wiring of the motor and also did they make sure that the motor is the correct one; volts, amp draw, and 60 cycles? When the well guy replaced the whole pump, venturi and foot valve did he make sure that all of the piping was not corroded, plugged or have any pin holes? Is the bottom of the well full of mud or debris? Just asking, Since I did not check it myself I have to ask because I have learned to trust almost no one.
Re: What type of check valves
I've had those check valves disintagrate on city water in a couple of years. Looks like hot water plus chlorine eats the plastic and the rubber over time. I would not bother with an IFC but install an easy to replace in-line check valve. If you can get one with Viton seals, it will last longer.
Kaos
Re: I'll Fix It, Honey.
It's probably "Y".
The face opens up easily with a metal, pull-out hinge and smooth clips into the base. And no batteries for programming that many of my customers can't figure out. I end up telling them just to put it on "Hold".
The Master Steam Trap Mistake: Why It’s Costly, Dangerous, and Outdated, this weeks video
While installing a master trap seems like a sound mechanical solution, it causes many other problems.
Re: header and main piping configuration
justification equals labor equals money. That’ll be a curious conversation if he already threw a price at the job.
GW
Re: Another glitch on a steam install
the header is full 2 inch, all the way to the 90 that drops to the equalizer. It’s turned 45 but it is not trapping any water.
GW
Re: Another glitch on a steam install
Are those risers bushed down at the outlets of the boiler?
mattmia2
Re: Another glitch on a steam install
yes and yes. It seems like if I goof something up, the demons and vipers are biting at my heels. But when somebody else does a goofy job, everything works out just fine.
GW