I have a propane hot water furnace that feeds my baseboard hot water heating system. About a month ago I started hearing what sounds like water running or "trickeling" through the pipes. The actual efficiency of the heat seems adequate itself. (IE -the thermostat is set at 62 and it will maintain
Learn MoreLooking into any maintenance technicians tool box or a plants supply closet likely turns up some type of pipe thread sealant. But reaching for the nearest pipe joint sealing material can lead to serious problems, including leaks, pipe system damage, contamination, and plant downtime. As the
Learn MoreThe inlet and outlet threads on your water heater are plastic. It's a one time deal, you've got to do it right the first time. Wait until you need to replace the water heater. Use all copper next time.
Learn MoreA leaking hot water heater can result from leaks in the pipes. At the top of your hot water heater you have an inlet and an outlet pipe. The cold water comes in and hot water goes out. There is usually an union on each one that allows for the removal of the hot water tank. Not sure if this is your problem?
Learn MoreLacking compressed air, you can get a hose to pipe threaded fitting and hook a garden hose up to the disconnected hot line at the heater (at a very low flow setting on the faucet), but makes it messy checking fittings for presence of water, and has to be removed and drained down every time you want to desolder/resolder a connection.
Learn MoreI have water leaking out of my hot water boiler heating system from the copper pipe running vertically down the boiler system next to the gage. So I have a pail collecting the water. This pail fills about half way in a matter of two days, so I empty it.
Learn MoreHow should I connect nipples to a hot water heater? (no flex line ) you could break the pipe or fitting but you would need to take it apart any way to fix it if
Learn MoreWater heater piping installation & connections: Here we describe the plumbing connections and piping options for hot water system hook-ups. We explain the piping for a basic water heater installation compared with options for connecting hot water heaters in parallel, in series, or ganged.
Learn MoreSep 06, 2018 · Air in Hot Water Pipes Only. When the issue appears to be coming from the hot water pipes only, its an indication that you have air in your water heater. When the heater hasnt been purged for a while, air and sediment can build up. This is especially true of well-fed systems, and the trapped air will often replenish over a couple hours.
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Learn MoreMar 01, 2013 · One of the most overlooked functions of a wood stove is heating water. A few decades ago many wood stoves (especially cook stoves) used what was a called a hot water front (small tank in woodstove) in conjunction with a range boiler (large water tank) beside/behind the wood stove to produce endless hot water.
Learn MoreI looked at a house yesterday where a number of the hot water heating pipes for the boiler were replaced with the orange PEX tubes. The stamped temperature rating on the tubing is 180 degrees so I ran the boiler for a while to see how high the boiler temperature would go.
Learn MoreWhether dope is required at all, is dependent on the type of threads. The type of thread is determined by the tap or die used to create the threads, and should be labeled on the pipe or fitting. Thread Standards National Pipe Thread (NPT) This type of thread when mated, may contain slight gaps between the major and minor diameter of the threads.
Learn MoreHot water heating systems are built around the premise of radiant heat. Water is heated by a boiler and circulated throughout a building--usually homes (older homes, especially)--through a series of pipes that heat radiators that give off heat. The heat transfers to the air in the room.
Learn MoreRe: Hot water line Do all your faucets have hot water issues? I would get a second opinion. chances are the hot water nipple is bad on the new heater, or the gate valve is half closed, this would cause a whole house hot water pressure issue. What type of pipe do you have? galv, pex or copper? If you have galv water pipe, it is probably time for
Learn MoreEverything has been operating without problem and there have been no detectable leaks around the water connections into and out of the water heater. However, I discovered what could be some corrosion starting on the hot water side. The connection is a stainless steel flex pipe without tape or compound (the pipe's
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Learn MoreDec 27, 2018 · Wipe the threads on the male connectors at both the wall and the top of the water tank with a rag. Wrap the threads in two or three layers of thread-seal tape. Connect the new lines to the pipes
Learn MoreHow should I connect nipples to a hot water heater? (no flex line ) you could break the pipe or fitting but you would need to take it apart any way to fix it if
Learn MoreNov 24, 2009 · I was told I could do either but was not given a clear answer on what is best,,, If the water heater is 1/2" what good would it do to go to 3/4",,, Am I correct in thinking if the feed through the heater is only 1/2" the 3/4" after that would be pointless and would only slow the hot water from getting to the intedded destination by mixing with all that cold water in the line,, I think I saw a
Learn MoreThe water heater nipples on top of the water heater, which connect the water heater to the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water exit pipe, are another common place to find leaks. The threads are the thinnest part on the nipple and it is not unusual to find leaks in them.
Learn MoreHello all, The house I inspected yesterday had a boiler. I have two questions about it: Can the hot water pipes get hot enough to cause a problem if they are touching the paper vapor barrier on the insulation? :eek: The reason I ask is I noticed a black mark on the insulation paper right where a 90 (elbow) was touching the paper.
Learn Morewater heater elements are standard 1" IPS threads. A 1" screw plug will fit in. Why do you ask? If you are trying to use the taps for a side-arm heater arrangement to feed a floor panel or something like that, you can do it but it is very hard on the tank. IMO
Learn MoreJan 29, 2014 · I noticed the water line for the humidifier taps a hot water and not a cold line. This was a surprise to me. This results in a trickle of hot water running through the unit and out the drain on the bottom whenever it's on. Is there a reason this should be hot vs cold water? If not, it would seem to make sense to move it over and tap the cold line.
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