This is the third day for the hot water install. Today it took me 8 hrs to fit ,manufacture and hook up 4 lines then test them with soapy water for leeks. Way too long . The big problem was the 5/8 flar fittings that had to be made for the lines that got cut, input line ,in and output hot water lines and then the stove. Lucky joy is doing a double today so I can shut down the system.
Next is the hot and cold water, im not sure if i should move the accumulator closer to the new system ,but it would look a lot cleaner and 3 times more work .
The gas lines are now hooked up tested and not leaking. In terms of cost I just added another $100.00 to the parts charge and at least 4 more trips to home depot but that was my screw up for not knowing what i know now. Like BJ says ,you never stop learning
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| the gas loop |
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| connetion into the house |
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| to the stove |
I'm going to move the accumulator over also but before that can be done all the water lines need to be run. I did some pricing and copper cost is so high that it wont be a good idea. I like the new PEX system, its much cheaper overall but the tools to do the job are very expensive. Since i plan to do the heating system also later I think its a good investment.
This assembly is going to be moved but I need to shut down the house and water for a day to do this.
note the date on this old heater I think I got my moneys worth
Part 4 will be the new water lines but it will have to wait ,vie exceeded my current budget.
