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Hi guys, what ia the best method for replacing a complete 3 port valve (honeywell) ?
Should i drain down the system, use arctic spray freezer kit, or some other method like bunging the tank ?
As always your help is much needed and appreciated,
Stix.
 
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I bung.

But only after assessing the situation and being confident that i can change it quickly.
 
scatmanjohn said:
I bung.

But only after assessing the situation and being confident that i can change it quickly.

dodging as its a three port valve

three open pipes

glug glug glug

:):):):)

and bunging only works if the tank boss for the feed aint got lugs??
 
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Corgiman wrote:

and bunging only works if the tank boss for the feed aint got lugs

I use bungs for changing rads & such...call me thick for a change but what do you mean `lugs`
 
aproperly installed three port will have a lockshied on the ret,so bunging is a gift,remember to shut the pump valve,if no lockshield it still works so two open ends = glug glug :LOL: if the tank con has lugs a carrot works as will capping the vent with a spud:cool:
 
bripl said:
aproperly installed three port will have a lockshied on the ret,so bunging is a gift,remember to shut the pump valve,if no lockshield it still works so two open ends = glug glug :LOL: if the tank con has lugs a carrot works as will capping the vent with a spud:cool:


Brill I like that a veggie plumber

Must say I have never seen a lock shield on any return
 
bripl does your day start by going the plumbers merchants then the veg shop. :LOL:
 
corgiman said:
scatmanjohn said:
I bung.

But only after assessing the situation and being confident that i can change it quickly.

dodging as its a three port valve

three open pipes

glug glug glug

:):):):)

and bunging only works if the tank boss for the feed aint got lugs??

Only after assessing the situation i said

Valve upstairs in airing cupboard get out the bung kit.

Valve in cellar of four story house get out the hose pipe :LOL:

Confused me on the "lugs" bit
 
bripl said:
aproperly installed three port will have a lockshied on the ret,so bunging is a gift,remember to shut the pump valve,if no lockshield it still works so two open ends = glug glug :LOL: if the tank con has lugs a carrot works as will capping the vent with a spud:cool:

Bung on vent with jubilee, bung inside tank on cold outlet..where`s the frikkin` lugs?
 
the cheapo tank bosses from plumb center dont have the nice hexagonal doings that a rad key fits lovely but two little lugs inside that you can just about get a screwdriver to brace it as you tighten the back nut

so popping a bung in does nowt

thats what i meant :rolleyes:

:)
 
Cheapo tanks for Cheapo customers...( I never said that) but I`ve never used a carrot :eek:
 

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