Welcome! Here are the website rules, as well as some tips for using this forum.
Need to contact us? Visit https://heatinghelp.com/contact-us/.
Click here to Find a Contractor in your area.

B&G flow check

Options
targetman
targetman Member Posts: 105
in THE MAIN WALL
Can a model SA 2" flow check be closed down to act like an isolation valve for servicing ?

Comments

  • billtwocase
    billtwocase Member Posts: 2,385
    Options
    flow check

    what do you mean by servicing? It should be in the closed position to stop gravity feed, unless there have been zone valves added somewhere. By closing them down, they will hold the water back, but won't become a positive shut off
  • targetman
    targetman Member Posts: 105
    Options
    valve

    I need to change a bearing assembly.  Isolation valve on one side of series 60 and flow check on the other. 
  • tim smith
    tim smith Member Posts: 2,752
    Options
    Re: using flow check to hold system press

    Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. All you can do is try it carefully and see if when loosening bolts the pressure subsides. We have done it many times and it works most of the time. Make sure to protect surrounding area with bucket to catch water and rags and do not just pull bolts quickly.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories