Taking hot water valve out
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 2:20 pm
Couldn't get an answer on hot water leak so did the job myself after two calls to Chris Coffee last week. Piece of cake with my wife helping with a magnet to retrieve small screws or washers that dropped.
CC sent me a PDF exploded view of the stem, valve and piston assembly which made all the difference. Never realized even the hot water supply had its own pump, or regulator.
The hot water has been slow dripping for six months and increased slightly lately. If left on resulted in half cup at end of day.
Turns out it must have been my water leaving a slight whitish deposit inside assembly. After two years it left valve open slightly enough for tiny drops to escape.
In a way I'm glad this happened because the deep mysteries of how some of the sensitive parts interact, come apart, and are repaired is much more clear.
And per CC's instructions simple white vinegar works miracles.
Thanks guys!
CC sent me a PDF exploded view of the stem, valve and piston assembly which made all the difference. Never realized even the hot water supply had its own pump, or regulator.
The hot water has been slow dripping for six months and increased slightly lately. If left on resulted in half cup at end of day.
Turns out it must have been my water leaving a slight whitish deposit inside assembly. After two years it left valve open slightly enough for tiny drops to escape.
In a way I'm glad this happened because the deep mysteries of how some of the sensitive parts interact, come apart, and are repaired is much more clear.
And per CC's instructions simple white vinegar works miracles.
Thanks guys!