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I'm an idiot....snapped pressure gauge

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ratherbfishing
ratherbfishing Posts: 46
in Strictly Steam

I wanted to replace the pressure gauge on the steam supply side and it snapped at the threads. It was so clogged that it actually doesnt leak at max pressure (1.5). But i have a plumber coming in the morning. I want to get expert opinion before he attempts a fix. How should this be fixed?

Now I know why no one ever bothered to replace it when I had it serviced. Lesson learned.

Thanks!

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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Posts: 21,332

    Just drill it out. It would be nice to run a tap in there to clean out the threads if he has one.

    An "easy out" may take that out without drilling. It shouldn't be much of an issue as it is brass which is pretty soft.

    EdTheHeaterManethicalpaul
  • Grallert
    Grallert Posts: 1,238

    Reverse twist drill

    Miss Hall's School service mechanic, greenhouse teacher, dog walker and designated driver

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