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Here is a man that takes pride in his work. There is no one in my area like this unfortunately. They all show up and try to sell me a new boiler instead of performing any maintenance. I'm grateful for these videos to help give me confidence to get this job done myself.
A tip I learned from Mikey Pipes - Hook up an automatic air inflator to the schraeder valve on the tank with the boiler drain open (after draining the boiler) to blow out the water from inside the expansion tank out of the boiler drain to make it way easier to remove without the mess!
Thank you as I have to change out my expansion tank on my hot water heat system. I discovered 18 months ago when the nozzle plugged up ( I live in a trailer park ) that maintenance was using a 1.85 gallon per hour nozzle in a standard 7 gallon boiler oil fired. I asked to see the plugged nozzle while he went to the truck for a replacement. When he came back in I asked to look at the new one and said wrong nozzle. I asked if he was trying to get me to burn more oil? He said the bigger nozzle did a better job and used less fuel besides he said that is what the boiler calls for. Imagine his surprise when I showed him The manufacturers specifications sticker and pointed out it requires no larger than a 0.85 gallon per hour nozzle. He went back out and got the correct nozzle and installed it and my consumption has decreased by near 40%. Then he tells me that 1.85 GPH nozzle is the standard for the entire park! There are 330 units here. When I informed the owner he thanked me but said it didn't matter anymore as he had converted the entire park to propane guns. Yikes! Expensive way to fix a rising cost of fuel that was brought on by a couple of ill informed so called techs. I'm in derry, New Hampshire and the coldest it got was -7 for a week and my heating system kept me nice and warm burning one gallon less per hour. Ever run into that with your customers? Thanks for your informative and entertaining videos. Jim
Good job. I just don't understand why people finish a floor right near a boiler. They can let go at any time and the floor is then junk, especially this engineered flooring today.
hvacman77 That's exactly what I do as well. Steve likes to do things the old school way for sure. I would also stick a small Rubbermaid container under the tank if need be.
hey steve i really enjoy your videos question hi, i've seen videos from expansion tank manufactures [ watts ] who say you have to match the tank pressure with the water pressure in the house. i've never seen a plumber do that infact i have ask many plumbers about it and they never heard of it. is this not necessary?
steve , something as a tip that might help you when you anticipate a big water mess , try a funnel the same size as when changing the motor oil to capture more water dripping , of course if you have space to use it :)
Baby dog is a mean lean window washin machine yall! And an ice cream truck security guard at that. Ever hear from that guy on the bridge that got a lil too close to the ice cream truck, lol?.....Great videos as always.
Is it normal to have an expansion tank installed opposite (screwed downwards)? My system came with the home when purchased about 2 years ago. I changed the circulator pump, the expansion valve since then. Prior to changing those parts my basement was flooded due to all the pressure. I did the repair myself through these videos. I did have had heat since but during the summer I must have not known how to prep for non use of system. Unsure if I am supposed to drain system when it in use and so forth. I just started the system today for the 1st time since last winter and I have my relief valve letting water out within 3 minutes. What do you suggest it can be? I know the tank is one part I have yet changed since I moved in 2yrs ago. Can it be full of water even if the previous installer placed it upside down unlike how I see them installed regularly. Thanks for your response in advance.
Why not just push in or remove the Schraeder core then either loosen the tank enough to let air in or drill a small hole in it and drain some of the water out? Seems easier than wrestling with a full tank.
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@Atlas Reed thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
homeserve, COMPANY PLUMBING INSURANCE FROM GAS COMPANY NEW YORK ; was here and ball type valve has expansion tank that needs to be replaced ana aquastat. ball valve has notch on left and right and wobbles like nylon base is warped with red tv knob handle. both plumbers used it but refused to put new ; now leaking more after leaving;no nut to tighten unless is under red knob;i subscribe under another email for years;HAPPY NEW YEAR ;ALWAYS QUALITY WORK ; SUGGESTION ?DOES KNOB COME OFF
What in the world are you driving man? That's a loud truck. Love the Dog though. Thanks for the info. I recently changed my circulator pump; but I'm wondering if theres another problem that caused the pump to go bad as the pump that went bad was only 3 yrs old.
Water comes out my gas boiler sometimes...Is it the pressure relief valve on the gas boiler or the expansion tank??? I knocked on my tank and it seems hollow
throttle bottle, do most residential dwellings water pressure operate between 12 psi, cause it's usually set for inlet (system) water pressure? It's design is to not allow the expansion to go back, but buffer in the tank. Just curious :)
The tank has a guide. You are supposed to match the pressure from water pressure in the same house (yes garden hose) though I have left it at factory without any problems myself. Essentially there is a rubber diaphragm with a space for air underneath. As water pressure builds up in your boiler/hot water heater, the air gets compressed in the tank by the expanding water. As the water starts moving/cooling the air pushes the water back out of the same opening. It's a safe space where the water can expand without damaging your lines or setting off the relief valve.
One gallon of water weighs 8.3453 pounds. One cubic foot of water contains 7.48052 gallons. The weight of one cubic foot of water is 7.48052 gallons times 8.3453 pounds, which equals 62.42718356 pounds of water per cubic foot. Why not just drill a 3/8" hole in the bottom of the old tank once the pressure is off?
can you put a valve before the relief valve, but to take the handle off so it would never be shut off, unless needed to change the valve without draining the whole system? Or is it strictly forbidden to put valves on relief valves and expansion vessels? I am only 19 yo. I am learning new stuff every day.
Quick one,Steve .. How the young chicks doing? Keep us up to date on progress.. .Got plenty of eggs to hide for kids.Y'all have a good Easter,from us in Texas.
Here is a man that takes pride in his work. There is no one in my area like this unfortunately. They all show up and try to sell me a new boiler instead of performing any maintenance. I'm grateful for these videos to help give me confidence to get this job done myself.
A tip I learned from Mikey Pipes - Hook up an automatic air inflator to the schraeder valve on the tank with the boiler drain open (after draining the boiler) to blow out the water from inside the expansion tank out of the boiler drain to make it way easier to remove without the mess!
About spit my beer out laughing when that old tank dropped off, it was like a little fountain. Nice work Steve.
ROFL been there too @ 5:49
Been there.
Thank you as I have to change out my expansion tank on my hot water heat system. I discovered 18 months ago when the nozzle plugged up ( I live in a trailer park ) that maintenance was using a 1.85 gallon per hour nozzle in a standard 7 gallon boiler oil fired. I asked to see the plugged nozzle while he went to the truck for a replacement. When he came back in I asked to look at the new one and said wrong nozzle. I asked if he was trying to get me to burn more oil? He said the bigger nozzle did a better job and used less fuel besides he said that is what the boiler calls for. Imagine his surprise when I showed him The manufacturers specifications sticker and pointed out it requires no larger than a 0.85 gallon per hour nozzle. He went back out and got the correct nozzle and installed it and my consumption has decreased by near 40%.
Then he tells me that 1.85 GPH nozzle is the standard for the entire park! There are 330 units here. When I informed the owner he thanked me but said it didn't matter anymore as he had converted the entire park to propane guns. Yikes! Expensive way to fix a rising cost of fuel that was brought on by a couple of ill informed so called techs.
I'm in derry, New Hampshire and the coldest it got was -7 for a week and my heating system kept me nice and warm burning one gallon less per hour.
Ever run into that with your customers?
Thanks for your informative and entertaining videos.
Jim
Good job. I just don't understand why people finish a floor right near a boiler. They can let go at any time and the floor is then junk, especially this engineered flooring today.
You cant realize how heavy they can be until you take a full one off
I always take the schrader core out and drill a hole from the bottom. helps rid of the pressure
hvacman77 That's exactly what I do as well. Steve likes to do things the old school way for sure. I would also stick a small Rubbermaid container under the tank if need be.
The tension unscrewing tank...like defusing a bomb lol
Yes it is!
steve i dont mess around lifting them tanks any more just drill them and catch the water save your back
I save money on drill bits by shooting a hole in the tank.
hey steve i really enjoy your videos question
hi, i've seen videos from expansion tank manufactures [ watts ] who say you have to match the tank pressure with the water pressure in the house. i've never seen a plumber do that infact i have ask many plumbers about it and they never heard of it. is this not necessary?
nice job....very cool doggie
steve!! I look forward to each video you put out! reminds me of working with my dad!!
Gonna be going to tech school for hvac, found your videos looking into the trade. I deliver food in Dartmouth and Westport. Small world haha.
Hi I want too thank you for your video I wish you where from New York I will call you but thank god I learn from your TH-cam thanks.
We drill a hole in the bottom of the expansion tank, and use a Shop-Vac to suck out the water that's pressurized. Just another way of doing it ...
steve , something as a tip that might help you when you anticipate a big water mess , try a funnel the same size as when changing the motor oil to capture more water dripping , of course if you have space to use it :)
Great camera work Steve!
Pay attention to the direction sheet the Amtrol ex30 has a 7 year warranty, save your invoice.
The next expansion tank you replace can you cut it open so young techs can see whats inside? Thank you.
Great job Steve!
Baby dog is a mean lean window washin machine yall! And an ice cream truck security guard at that. Ever hear from that guy on the bridge that got a lil too close to the ice cream truck, lol?.....Great videos as always.
Is it normal to have an expansion tank installed opposite (screwed downwards)? My system came with the home when purchased about 2 years ago. I changed the circulator pump, the expansion valve since then. Prior to changing those parts my basement was flooded due to all the pressure. I did the repair myself through these videos. I did have had heat since but during the summer I must have not known how to prep for non use of system. Unsure if I am supposed to drain system when it in use and so forth. I just started the system today for the 1st time since last winter and I have my relief valve letting water out within 3 minutes. What do you suggest it can be? I know the tank is one part I have yet changed since I moved in 2yrs ago. Can it be full of water even if the previous installer placed it upside down unlike how I see them installed regularly. Thanks for your response in advance.
Nice..
Great place for the sports memorabilia! What a tight place!
Why not just push in or remove the Schraeder core then either loosen the tank enough to let air in or drill a small hole in it and drain some of the water out? Seems easier than wrestling with a full tank.
Steven Hello! Tell me what you use thread sealant? Mark? Thank you!
At first glance it looks like the beginning of a horror movie. Great job though lol
Nek level!
Hope you remembered to grab your wrench off the top of the water heater when you were done. Hate giving people free tools!
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@Atlas Reed thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm trying it out now.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Atlas Reed It did the trick and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
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homeserve, COMPANY PLUMBING INSURANCE FROM GAS COMPANY NEW YORK ; was here and ball type valve has expansion tank that needs to be replaced ana aquastat. ball valve has notch on left and right and wobbles like nylon base is warped with red tv knob handle. both plumbers used it but refused to put new ; now leaking more after leaving;no nut to tighten unless is under red knob;i subscribe under another email for years;HAPPY NEW YEAR ;ALWAYS QUALITY WORK ; SUGGESTION ?DOES KNOB COME OFF
I replaced my expansion tank relief valve and water feeder valve. My boiler pressure is still high. Any idea?
What in the world are you driving man? That's a loud truck. Love the Dog though. Thanks for the info. I recently changed my circulator pump; but I'm wondering if theres another problem that caused the pump to go bad as the pump that went bad was only 3 yrs old.
Water comes out my gas boiler sometimes...Is it the pressure relief valve on the gas boiler or the expansion tank??? I knocked on my tank and it seems hollow
you think you can do a video on how to drain the system?
Dropping that expansion tank out,.. feel ya pain there. Doctors say, " should have been a plumber" ... Plumbers say "should have been a doctor"
great work
great job but those come recharged at most 35psi others 60psi and it's suppose to be charged to the psi of the incoming water to the house.
throttle bottle, do most residential dwellings water pressure operate between 12 psi, cause it's usually set for inlet (system) water pressure? It's design is to not allow the expansion to go back, but buffer in the tank. Just curious :)
Thanks for the clarity, throttle bottle.
Awww RIP Baby Dog 😩
How did you know it was the expansion tank?? And not the pressure valve on this gas burner/boiler??
What is the stuff you put on the expansion tank before you plugged it back in? Thought you are supposed to use teflon tape. Thanks
Likely Teflon paste. Looks like blue devil brand (I think that's the brand)
steven great job
what is the correct pressure that needs to be set inside that expansion tank...? is it the same as water pressure coming out garden hose ?
The tank has a guide. You are supposed to match the pressure from water pressure in the same house (yes garden hose) though I have left it at factory without any problems myself.
Essentially there is a rubber diaphragm with a space for air underneath. As water pressure builds up in your boiler/hot water heater, the air gets compressed in the tank by the expanding water. As
the water starts moving/cooling the air pushes the water back out of the same opening. It's a safe space where the water can expand without damaging your lines or setting off the relief valve.
I always drill a hole in the bottom of the expansion tank and drain it.....smashed my fingers too many times trying to hang onto a slippery full tank.
Joe Dugas that's a great tip. I'm gonna use that next time I come across a water logged one.
Nice tip Joe, especially when you have to room to catch it in a bucket.
5 gallon bucket...thats where you smash the fingers...between the bucket and the tank...bloody knuckles and the rest of the day covered in glycol.
how about a umbrella for a catch can?
just did a negleted triplex. new tanks, feeds and circ pumps. got the gas on, only to discover none of of tridicators are reading properly... fml 😢
why dont use special water tank tap.
Those expansion tanks don't seem to last very long in my opinion. Maybe five years at most?
I would hate to replace that water heater, it's so hard to get back there.
That tank almost got away from you. She’s a leaker mama.
okay, so is that Baby or Molly? :)
Looks to me like someone used iron gas pipe, in a water supply line to the expansion tank. Maybe I am wrong.
One gallon of water weighs 8.3453 pounds. One cubic foot of water contains 7.48052 gallons. The weight of one cubic foot of water is 7.48052 gallons times 8.3453 pounds, which equals 62.42718356 pounds of water per cubic foot. Why not just drill a 3/8" hole in the bottom of the old tank once the pressure is off?
If it's empty then he just ruined a perfectly good tank.
can you put a valve before the relief valve, but to take the handle off so it would never be shut off, unless needed to change the valve without draining the whole system? Or is it strictly forbidden to put valves on relief valves and expansion vessels? I am only 19 yo. I am learning new stuff every day.
Quick one,Steve .. How the young chicks doing? Keep us up to date on progress.. .Got plenty of eggs to hide for kids.Y'all have a good Easter,from us in Texas.
I wonder if the dog can fix heaters
i know exactly how he felt when he was taking out that extrol tank,i hate replacing those things
Hey Steve what does this repair usually cost?
Still waiting huh
Need more crap in the way. Make it a challenge.