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Short Term Fix

Jason_15
Jason_15 Member Posts: 124
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I also have a Weil HE. (actually a VHE, but it's the same thing) I have all the factory manuals for it, and it specifically says not to use those products because it will eat the gaskets between the sections. So, you may be in for a more major leak pretty soon. I'd keep a close eye on it. I'm just a H.O. Hopefully some of the pros here will add their thoughts.

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  • Heatmeister_2
    Heatmeister_2 Member Posts: 88
    Short Term Fix

    I have a WM HE series....problematic. It was leaking in the spring so that is when I did all my research. (even attended wetstock)I was hoping to find a qualified profession my area that had even heard of this site....no luck yet.

    Running out of time I tried a long shot...........I poured to quarts of Gunk Boiler Stop Leak in my system. Would you believe it worked like a champ!

    I know it is a short term fix, but I need the extra time to coordinate this replacement with my remodel project that is behind schedule. The remodel will allow access to areas not accessible to before. Now I can consider a total solution vs. just a patch job.

  • Robert O'Connor_12
    Robert O'Connor_12 Member Posts: 728
    heatmeister

    Where are you located? Maybe I can help?

    Robert O'Connor/NJ
  • Heatmeister_2
    Heatmeister_2 Member Posts: 88
    Interesting

    It says not to use those products? Unless it says that those products will damage my copper pipes, B&G pumps etc...I don't care if it causes more damage to the boiler. I figure the boiler was shot anyway. So, any additional time I get from it is a bonus.

    The product must be an epoxy based product I spilled some on the top of the unit and when it dried it was clear,hard and shiny. I had a local boiler specialist stop by and he says he uses it all the time.......albeit a temporary fix. Most likely a year or so.

    I live in Minneapolis.
  • Jason_15
    Jason_15 Member Posts: 124
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    Heatmeister- I wouldn't think it would hurt pumps or piping, I have heard no warnings about that anywhere. If you aren't worried about the boiler, I wouldn't be concerned. You may not be able to "find a pro" in Minneapolis, I am in Milwaukee and I can't find any around here. I am more qualified to work on my own boiler than a couple of the scorched air guys I have dealt with. (I'm an industrial pipefitter)
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