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I rebuild my main water installation (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 day ago by redlemace@lemmy.world to c/homeimprovement@lemmy.world

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/50098902

The water heater started leaking, the hydrofor started leaking, the pipes had several dead ends, no of it fastened to the walls, and what's not clear in the 1st picture is the complete mess at the pump.

New water heater, new hydropress, pipes mounted to the walls, re-routed electricity. Re-used what I could, but much is new. My pride: I could not get a flens that fitted the pump (yeah, an industrial one of twice the price of a similar jetpump). I found I could remove the flens and fit a coupling I have in a box for over 30 years and survived 3 moves. Removing it was exciting, it had been in place for 40+ years but I managed without damaging the cast irons pump housing.

There is still some 'floating' pipes to fix, but over 95% of the job is done. Man, did that improve the water flow !!!

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[–] Hello_there@fedia.io 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That looks like a lot of work. I'm inpressed.
Tho, a fresh coat of paint would kill those 'murder basement' vibes you got goin on.

[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Thnx!. It took more time then I thought it would (which is .... very common) nearly 12 hours in total. Emptying ( from shelves and stored stuff that was there) ripping it apart and building it back up. But i'm no plumber, it's not my daily job so it does take me more time.

Maybe I'll apply some paint, but really, I'm there max. twice a year for filter replacement and pressure check. It's worth having light, but paint .... i'm not so sure.

[–] FrankLaskey@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Looks great! Wish I had the confidence and know how to take on serious plumbing work like this.

[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Thnx!

Just read (a lot) about it, then start small. Maybe get someone experienced to help you out where wanted/needed. Confidence and knowledge is only gained by doing.

[–] sam_the_tech@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Great work! Why is it mounted in the air like that?

[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Why is it mounted in the air like that?

Thnx. I assume you mean the water heater. That's just the model and though standing models ate available, it's quite common in Europe to have them wall mounted.

[–] GalacticGrapefruit@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Nice! Well done!

[–] Arcanepotato@crazypeople.online 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Wow! Do you do any maintenance on your pump? When we bought our house (our first with a well) the guy I had come take a look at everything looked at me like I had two heads when I asked.

Did you have to reprime the pump? For some reason this terrifies me to have to do.

[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 2 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago)

As far as I know they are quite maintenance-free, and did not notice anything needing attention or love

Did you have to reprime the pump?

Out of curiosity I took out the primer bolt and had a look. There is a back-valve so there is no need for that. Priming is no big deal. Make sure the system is not pressurized (you don't want the bolt being shot into your face, nor flood the floor). Take out the bolt, fill with water to the brim, replace the bolt and you're good to go.

[–] Brkdncr@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

No filter bypass?

Also that screw on the top of your pressure tank isn’t for pressure monitoring. They are normally for mounting a pump, or for a ring to use a crane to more them around.

[–] redlemace@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

No filter bypass?

no, always had it without bypass.

top screw isn’t for pressure monitoring.

I got instructed by the supplier that it's just that what's it's for. You can choose to use a blind-plug to seal it off, or -like I did- use it for water pressure monitoring. No one will hook it to a crane ( empty it's way less than 20Kg )