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Sparco leakers

Dave Palmer
Dave Palmer Member Posts: 186
in THE MAIN WALL
the number Bill gave,I haven't had any new leakers. I started using them because you could sweat them in,less fittings to leak(go figure).Wouldn't be afraid to use them.

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  • Troy_3
    Troy_3 Member Posts: 479
    Sparco powervent leakers

    Is anyone else plagued with powervent microbubblers leaking all over your nice work. They have rusted more jobs than I know about. I went on two different systems yesterday that had rusted expansion tanks and rusted boiler jackets. You spend for the supposed better air elimination and you get a shower.
  • Dave Palmer
    Dave Palmer Member Posts: 186
    yep

    Same as you,go back a year later and the jacket and piping looked like a bar room bathroom.I went right to Sparco(lucky for me it's about 5 minutes from home) They gave us a half a dozen repair kits. They said the wrong o-rings were installed at the factory.The kits have new rings and float assembly in it.No new leakers. Good luck Dave
  • Troy_3
    Troy_3 Member Posts: 479
    Phone#

    Dave: do ya have a phone #? I need help! There is no way to stop this disease but to get the parts. Rep. hasn't responded. Left messages for 2 days. Thanx Troy.
  • BillW@honeywell
    BillW@honeywell Member Posts: 1,099
    Sparco leakers

    Give Bob Castle a call at 401 825 3030, and he should be able to help you out. That problem has been corrected
  • B. Tice
    B. Tice Member Posts: 206
    Sparco Power Vent

    I had problems with these things 6-7 years ago. Took all of them off after screwing with them for 3-4 years.
  • Jon_2
    Jon_2 Member Posts: 109
    Sparco powervents

    these are the most leak prone vents made. The plastic insert on the vent cracks and then you have your leaks. Cost me untold grief and lost xpansion tanks. Finally replaced the six I had installed. Go with SPIROVENT (THE BEST) Jno
  • BillW@honeywell
    BillW@honeywell Member Posts: 1,099
    Sparco leakers

    Here's the story. On some units made in 2000, our suppliers sent O rings that were too thick. When the vents were tightened down, the O rings put too much pressure on the plastic, and it cracked and leaked. Any PowerVent with a 2001-on date code is ok. Any 2000 date coded PowerVent can be repaired by using an O ring kit part number PV001RP. Technical help can be obatined from Honeywell for these products at 1 800 247 2919, when prompted, select tech service. This is available during normal business hours. I hope this clears up any more problems.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,601
    I always admire

    a guy with a straight story. Thanks, Bill.
    Retired and loving it.
  • BillW@honeywell
    BillW@honeywell Member Posts: 1,099
    Sparco

    You're welcome. Thank you for providing this forum!
  • Troy_3
    Troy_3 Member Posts: 479
    Rep. comes through

    Thank you very much for your help Bill. The honeywell rep. stopped in with the parts today. We all have problems, what counts is how we respond. Sparco Honeywell has proven to be a go to company in my book. Thanx again.
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