DieselDave
Super Moderator,
I need help. I have searched but haven't found it on-line. I have found how to install a sweat fitting but not remove one.
I need to remove an outdoor faucet type valve from my water heater. The top of the faucet is leaking. This is a sweat joint and I cannot locate info. on how to remove a sweat joint. I assumed I could heat it with my torch and then pull it out but after 2 minutes under the torch it was still solid. Can I un-sweat it? Do I have to cut the pipe? Any plumbers out there? I've never sweat a pipe but it doesn't look all that tough from what I have read. As long as torch burns aren't tough.
Thanks,
DD
8/2/03
Sorry to revive this thread but...My repairs were not addressing the real problem. It seems I have a small leak in my tank.
I need to replace my water heater this weekend if at all possible. I have looked at the standard stuff at Lowes, Home Depot and Sears. Nothing new there but the install would be easy. I have looked on-line at some tankless heaters but can't find anyone that has one so I can get an actual opinion. I am on electric service, no gas in the house at all.
I have two questions :
Anyone have experience with a tankless water heater?
Is there anything new and exciting in the tank type water heaters?
Thanks and here we go again
I need to remove an outdoor faucet type valve from my water heater. The top of the faucet is leaking. This is a sweat joint and I cannot locate info. on how to remove a sweat joint. I assumed I could heat it with my torch and then pull it out but after 2 minutes under the torch it was still solid. Can I un-sweat it? Do I have to cut the pipe? Any plumbers out there? I've never sweat a pipe but it doesn't look all that tough from what I have read. As long as torch burns aren't tough.
Thanks,
DD
8/2/03
Sorry to revive this thread but...My repairs were not addressing the real problem. It seems I have a small leak in my tank.
I need to replace my water heater this weekend if at all possible. I have looked at the standard stuff at Lowes, Home Depot and Sears. Nothing new there but the install would be easy. I have looked on-line at some tankless heaters but can't find anyone that has one so I can get an actual opinion. I am on electric service, no gas in the house at all.
I have two questions :
Anyone have experience with a tankless water heater?
Is there anything new and exciting in the tank type water heaters?
Thanks and here we go again