http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/ This is an XML content feed of; Plumbing Help & Discussion Forums : Last 10 Posts Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:23:36 +0000 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:35:48 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.70 30 www.masterplumbers.com/forums/RSS_topic_feed.asp http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9636&PID=26061#26061 Author: Mari
Subject: Junkers pilot light too big
Posted: 08-Feb-2012 at 8:35am

Good day

Please help! Our Junkers's pilot light is too big! instead of using one gas bottle every 3 months, we now use one every month. we never touched any 'settings' on the unit. could it be that the tube where the pilot light is needs replacement?

Thank you]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:35:48 +0000 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9636&PID=26061#26061 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9635&PID=26060#26060 Author: frenchyakamd
Subject: Sloan flushometer problems
Posted: 07-Feb-2012 at 11:01pm

I am just starting to tackle my first plumbing job and have come across several leaking sloan flushometers. All have been leaking and needed a new vacuum breaker repair kit, which I have installed. Half of the fixed sloans then started to leak from the tailpiece coming from the stop control assembly. After fitting new o-rings on those, I've managed to stop the leaks there.
On 2 of the toilets, however, a lew now springs from between the porcelain tank and the vacuum breaker pipe from this part:



It looks like a new rubber seal/gasket is needed on that, but I don't know the what the part is called and that is my main goal here.
Also, since I'm just starting in the plumbing arena and am dealing primarily with sloan royals, if anyone can see a problem with what I did that has led to this and I am just not aware, could you enlighten me. THanks



Edited by frenchyakamd - 07-Feb-2012 at 11:04pm]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:01:59 +0000 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9635&PID=26060#26060 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9634&PID=26059#26059 Author: bennetm3
Subject: 3 way valve faulty ?
Posted: 05-Feb-2012 at 6:38pm

I'm having problems with our CH system.

The basic problem is that the HW will switch on when required. ( I can see the actuator move to the required position on the 3 way valse)
However, when I switch on the CH nothing happens and the actuator does not move at all.

I assumed the Synchronous motor was faulty, so replaced it with another unit from Screwfix. However the fault still remains.

I can make the heating come on by manually pulling the lever over to the CH position and it then fires up. The CH stays on and seems to work fine, and the room thermostat switches it on and off at the desired temperature.

The problem happens when the HW switches on and the valve moves over to HW. Afther the HW has swicthed off the valve does not return to the CH position.

Any ideas what could be wrong ?

I would be very grateful for any ideas on this.

( The valve is a Danfoss 3 position )

]]> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:38:52 +0000 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9634&PID=26059#26059 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9633&PID=26058#26058 Author: Fidester
Subject: Vokera Linea
Posted: 20-Jan-2012 at 12:41pm

Hi,

I have had an issue where by the pressure on my Vokera Linea Combi boiler is topping out & then ejecting the water outside as it hits 3 bar.

I have re charged the vessel (twice), but i'm convinced its not the vessel thats the issue.

I have seperatley noticed that the boiler turns itself on for about a minute every hour, when this happens it knocks the pressure up a notch and doesn't drop. So after a nights sleep.....where the pressure was sat @ around 1.5 bar its back close to 3 bar by the morning?

Help please!]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:41:23 +0000 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9633&PID=26058#26058 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9632&PID=26057#26057 Author: MStewart
Subject: Please help, Washer drain problem!
Posted: 07-Jan-2012 at 4:30pm

Hello, I must say you have a very informative forum, so I sure hope you can assist me with my problem. We purchased our home nine years ago and it was about nine years old then of course the inspector found no faults, but I swear it was plumbed by a complete idiot! All water supply lines 1/2 in non of the outside taps afixed to the studs so when you try and change a faucet it just twists the pipe off in the wall, this is a little background for my problem. Problem- when we bought the house we never had any problems for at least 4 to 5 years then we started getting a strong septic smell when we ran the washing machine, there is no floor drain in this room just the wall drain for the washer. So after a while we had enough of this horrible smell every time we did a load of laundry and called out a local plumber he said the washer drain trap was set to low it measured 38in from top of drain to the bottom of the trap and it should only be 24in thus when the washer drained it flushed the trap of water and allowed the smell to be emitted. So of course I asked him for any solution to the problem, he said maybe try sealing the washer drain hose to the top of the drain pipe this might stop the smell from getting out. So I tried this with no noticeable results, so I cut a hole in the wall and cut the drain pipe down to 24in and resealed the lines together but still no difference. How can this be?? shouldn't the natural U in the washer drain line act as a trap? I am just at a complete loss here, one final note this is a septic tank system. Thanks for any advice on this problem.     ]]> Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:30:16 +0000 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9632&PID=26057#26057 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9631&PID=26056#26056 Author: bagerton
Subject: Deltex Faucet
Posted: 02-Jan-2012 at 2:40pm

Has anyone heard of a Deltex Faucet. I have one in my laundry room. I replaced the orings on it and it still leaks.

Thanks
]]> Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:40:59 +0000 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9631&PID=26056#26056 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9629&PID=26055#26055 Author: jona
Subject: Hot Water Heater Hell
Posted: 27-Dec-2011 at 1:19am

this may help. we run chlorinated water in our dip tanks at work. we run 250 to 300 ppm and have done for years no problem. maybe electrolusis or something.]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:19:20 +0000 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9629&PID=26055#26055 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9630&PID=26054#26054 Author: jona
Subject: roofing
Posted: 27-Dec-2011 at 1:00am

hi all. want to know the maximum and minimum overhang into 150w guttering. it is corro roofing. cheers.]]> Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:00:00 +0000 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9630&PID=26054#26054 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9629&PID=26053#26053 Author: Snupps
Subject: Hot Water Heater Hell
Posted: 23-Dec-2011 at 7:56am

I will start out by saying that I am a home owner, not a plumber... but I have read past posts on some issues and you guys really know your stuff! So I am hoping for some advice and/or guidance for my issue. Ok, here goes...

I live in Maine and have an oil fired furnace. Two years ago this December I had it replaced with a Biasi, along with a MegaStor Indirect HW Heater. My furnace guy has the same set up and has installed tons of these things. He said it would be wicked efficient. I suppose it is, however the tank has been a headache almost from the start.

I am already on my second one which is currently failing. My furnace guy got in touch with the company rep, as he had never encountered such issues before, to find out what was going on. The asked if I had water report for my well water. I had one done 5 years ago when I bought the house. They asked for the pH (which was 7.6) and the Chloride (which was 9mg/L). They came back and said my Chloride level was WAY over the limit.

Now in the research I've done about Chloride and Stainless Steel, that explanation makes sense. However this is the issue I am having. I wanted to see how high was high? So I did a conversion of mg/L to ppm and found it to basically a straight one. Meaning my 9mg/L translates to 9ppm. On the tank itself there is a disclaimer saying Chloride level should be below 80ppm. Now I'm no math whiz.... but 9 is way less than 80. So how are they getting their "way high" out of spec calculation from?

Anyone know at what ppm OR mg/L Chloride corrodes SS? What else could the issues be? Because something is ripping through these tanks and fast, but I'd hate to have a water filtration system put in the filter out the Chloride only to find it's something else entirely.

Any thoughts would be GREATLY appreciated.]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:56:03 +0000 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9629&PID=26053#26053 http://www.masterplumbers.com/forums/forum_posts.asp?TID=9628&PID=26052#26052 Author: foundops
Subject: Vehicle Management - Advice Needed
Posted: 13-Dec-2011 at 9:30pm

FoundOPS has created software which will help you manage your business operations in one efficient and secure location. http://www.foundops.com/

I'm posting today because I'd like some input regarding new features.

We know that vehicle management is a crucial part of your business. We currently have the following features as part of our system:

* Storage of vehicle data such as ID, VIN number, and Licence Plate
* GPS tracking history
* Route log (with record of employees and service calls)
* Maintenance journal with dates, costs, and details about each service entry
* Comments section for crucial notes such as licensing and certification information

But we'd like to add more to give service companies the complete tool for vehicle management.

From the feedback we've received thus far - the following features have been suggested:

* A calendar service schedule which messages managers when vehicles are due for maintenance
* Registration/certification forms with expiration dates and reminders
* Integration with the mobile application for entering service details in the field

Do you agree these would be valuable additions? Are there other vehicle management solutions you'd suggest which you're company is looking for?

Anyhelp you can provide is greatly appreciated!
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