I work in the triad area of NC so I don’t see a lot of boilers. My company has a few and I watch your videos to expand my knowledge and I can tell you that you’ve given me a boat load of knowledge. Thank you sir
It's amazing how many expansion tanks I go to change are overtighten on the air scoop. I agree with you and only hand tighten, another informational video, good job Steve.
@Thomas Albert I don't professionally work on boilers, just my own, but have seen many Steve works on over tightened for some reason. I mean it is a pipe thread and it is tapered so not gonna leak with pipe dope or ptfe tape. At least mine is hooked to cast iron not copper...lol.
We don’t tie our bladder tank directly into air scoop for that reason, We use a tee fitting and isolation, Pump Away style. The other reason is that you can’t get a wrench on it because the dimension is too close to remove it. So like they say, Hand Tight Only! Leaks a bit, give er a lil turn
The moment your truck got out of sight he started playing with the relief valve and probably got a pressure gauge and was messing with the expansion tank 🤣😅😂
You did it again Steve. Wish we had you here in NJ!! our gas furnace is acting up too. We gonna change those tyco pumps. You can hear it start up make a noise then stop. When you gonna start cooking again!!!!🤣🥰
That's usually only a temporary fix. Once the diaphragm is compromised it'll just slowly leak out again. I'm sure the guy doesn't want to be calling Steve again in a month or two when it runs out of pressure. That said if you're cheap like my Dad you can sometimes get away with refilling them periodically for years, but you need to keep on it and have your own air compressor.
@ greg keller Mine I installed in 2014 is still fine. I have somewhat hard water and get about 5-7 years usually on this brand Extrol tanks. Now I write about it it will be junk tomorrow . lol.
That feed rig is bassakwards, as you noted for sure! Back Flow by code must be on inlet side of reducer, It’s kind of funny how they ship that combo piped correctly and someone took the time to rat it up. Piped like that it can potentially back feed boiler water into potable side. Kind of a shame, rest of the work looks ok, except hanging the scoop/vent/tank right over boiler, That’s a no no where I live and will get your permit in a bunch, because it can leak water in to boiler controls. Sometimes you don’t have the space, so I get that.
@@Martin-pr6ps shrader valve leaking air or the rubber diaphragm inside the tank leaking. It's a $60 tank....come back a month later a do a free service call is expensive..and makes you look like a shitty service tech.
@@joedugas9462 first off the diaphragm was fine because if that leaked then the vessel would be full of water. And second of all you could always change the Shrader valve just unscrew the inter valve and replace with new just like a bicycle tube. No big done.
Haha. My comment was referencing the ongoing joke for “why do you wear gloves?” and not to be taken literally. We all know why he wears gloves, just needed another perspective to ask the ridiculous question.
I’d almost be willing to bet your curious customer depressurized that tank. I mean WTF is air doing in an expansion tank? Lol smh. I am more concerned when I see water coming out that bottom port, that’s a no brainer fail. But, if you’re gonna replace a bladder tank, you may as well do the relief while it’s drained, It’s a cheap part and they fail in tandem commonly anyway. Applies Vice Versa.
I work in the triad area of NC so I don’t see a lot of boilers. My company has a few and I watch your videos to expand my knowledge and I can tell you that you’ve given me a boat load of knowledge. Thank you sir
It's amazing how many expansion tanks I go to change are overtighten on the air scoop. I agree with you and only hand tighten, another informational video, good job Steve.
@Thomas Albert
I don't professionally work on boilers, just my own, but have seen many Steve works on over tightened for some reason. I mean it is a pipe thread and it is tapered so not gonna leak with pipe dope or ptfe tape. At least mine is hooked to cast iron not copper...lol.
We don’t tie our bladder tank directly into air scoop for that reason, We use a tee fitting and isolation, Pump Away style.
The other reason is that you can’t get a wrench on it because the dimension is too close to remove it.
So like they say,
Hand Tight Only! Leaks a bit, give er a lil turn
Steve, enjoy your videos, always learning something from you! Thanks !!
That's why I always add a ball valve on the expansion tank line. Helps for future servicing.
Wait, so which valves do I fiddle with again?
threading a expansion tank at an awkward angle can make even the most experienced plumber lose his shit!...Nailed that one first try.
The moment your truck got out of sight he started playing with the relief valve and probably got a pressure gauge and was messing with the expansion tank 🤣😅😂
This guy is good income for Steve.
You did it again Steve. Wish we had you here in NJ!! our gas furnace is acting up too. We gonna change those tyco pumps. You can hear it start up make a noise then stop. When you gonna start cooking again!!!!🤣🥰
step one, if you have a pump you have a boiler :)
I touch my relief valve a few times a day, I don't flip the lever though.
Can you get some video of your new snowblower in action? I think you'll be getting some big-time snowfall
Thanks for video Steven!
why do you never just pump up the expansion tanks once they've lost their charge?
Changing the Schraeder valve and then pumping up to 12 psi would probably fix it.
That's usually only a temporary fix. Once the diaphragm is compromised it'll just slowly leak out again. I'm sure the guy doesn't want to be calling Steve again in a month or two when it runs out of pressure. That said if you're cheap like my Dad you can sometimes get away with refilling them periodically for years, but you need to keep on it and have your own air compressor.
Pressure leak somewhere
I have an Weil McLain EGH furnace its 15 years old. Is it time to replace the burner tubes?
6:40 should have told him just look at it, just look at it don't play with it. LOL
You should have given him some bubble wrap to play with .
Wait were did you check the pressure on that tank again. Lol he’ll be messing with it.
Great job
Miss Molly can guard that relief valve. She can growl at him every time he goes to flip the lever!
Those expansion tanks don’t seem very reliable is this the norm ?
greg keller the water quality and antifreeze is in the system make a difference on how long they last.
@ greg keller
Mine I installed in 2014 is still fine. I have somewhat hard water and get about 5-7 years usually on this brand Extrol tanks. Now I write about it it will be junk tomorrow . lol.
Let him know if he plays with it, he'll get hairy palms, and'll go blind Mama.
Where's the trackless? It's a gotta see.
Steve what kind of pliers do you use? Are they Fuller? Im tired of my shitty channellocks im looking to upgrade
great work!!!!
That feed rig is bassakwards, as you noted for sure!
Back Flow by code must be on inlet side of reducer,
It’s kind of funny how they ship that combo piped correctly and someone took the time to rat it up.
Piped like that it can potentially back feed boiler water into potable side.
Kind of a shame, rest of the work looks ok, except hanging the scoop/vent/tank right over boiler,
That’s a no no where I live and will get your permit in a bunch, because it can leak water in to boiler controls.
Sometimes you don’t have the space, so I get that.
Why didn't you just pump up the expansion vessel? It was just low on air.
it lost air for a reason.
@@joedugas9462 what reason?
@@Martin-pr6ps shrader valve leaking air or the rubber diaphragm inside the tank leaking. It's a $60 tank....come back a month later a do a free service call is expensive..and makes you look like a shitty service tech.
@@joedugas9462 first off the diaphragm was fine because if that leaked then the vessel would be full of water. And second of all you could always change the Shrader valve just unscrew the inter valve and replace with new just like a bicycle tube. No big done.
Ill go over there to play with the relief valve lol 😂 Peace ✌️
Ought to be a sign - 'do not touch anything' heating engineers could leave after a job
Don’t touch it! 🤣🤣🤣
Steve don’t like small talk Mama!
Don't touch it, Don't be stuck on stupid.
Wait, what?! Why is he wearing gloves? Ultra disrespectful to wear gloves in someone else’s house! I’ll never understand it!
To keep his hands from getting dirty while working on the heating system, nothing to do with the house he is in lol
Haha. My comment was referencing the ongoing joke for “why do you wear gloves?” and not to be taken literally. We all know why he wears gloves, just needed another perspective to ask the ridiculous question.
You’ll know Steve is at the Taj Mahal when he puts on the white gloves!
kiv r/whoosh
The sound level when you are in your truck driving is TOOOOOOO loud!
I’d almost be willing to bet your curious customer depressurized that tank.
I mean WTF is air doing in an expansion tank? Lol smh.
I am more concerned when I see water coming out that bottom port, that’s a no brainer fail.
But, if you’re gonna replace a bladder tank, you may as well do the relief while it’s drained,
It’s a cheap part and they fail in tandem commonly anyway. Applies Vice Versa.
With that Backflow like that the 12lbs valve won’t work properly.
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You must sit by the computer and wait.
@@randy2812 its not my computer it's my cell phone
Good job
58th mama. After watching video.
@J Colt Nice, It's better than seeing Mark at 1st. all the time...lol.
Ill go over there to play with the relief valve lol 😂 Peace ✌️