Can I Change 2 Port Valve By Bunging F&E Tank

[CareerChangeChancer]

Hi, my first post!

Can I change the 2 port valve on an open vented system, by bunging the vent pipe and cold feed on the F&E tank?

If there's a risk of a flood, I will have to drain down. I would rather avoid this though, to save the usual air-lock problems when refilling.

Thanks

 

[seco services]

Can I change the 2 port valve on an open vented system, by bunging the vent pipe and cold feed on the F&E tank?

yep

If there's a risk of a flood,

i never had any problems.

 

[45yearsagasman]

It's perfectly possible to do the valve change using bungs.Just make sure you have the correct tools and parts to hand and that you have a good vacumn in the system.

 

[namsag]

Just dont do it on a primatic cylinder

 

[CareerChangeChancer]

Thanks for the advice.

No, its not primatic - bloody nightmares!

 

[DeltaT]

LOL!!!! Have you read the instruction on the 'bung' kit CCC?? Cause if you did it'll say only one open end at a time, so; unless you have space to leave the old MV on one end & then fit your new one on the open end. Two open ends; you'll need your wellies & the number of your PL insurance on speed dial...................

Good luck. Oh, another item you'll need is a fresh pair of boxers..........

 

[CareerChangeChancer]

& the number of your PL insurance on speed dial

PL insurance??

 

[namsag]

Absolute nonsense from the CEO of the biggest firm in glasgow.
Basic a two port motorised valve is the perfect job to use bungs on without the need to leave existing valve connected.

CCC
before you bung bleed the system also if the pump has gate type pump valves then turn one off these off as it helps with the vacuum.
Dont touch them if slotted or just turn 90 degrees as those type leak

 

[seco services]

agree with namsag 3 port is easy enough so a 2 port won't be a problem.

 

[DeltaT]

& the number of your PL insurance on speed dial

PL insurance??

...............You'll need that son when you flood the gaffe!!

These CC/CCCs are a problem for the poor unsuspecting British public, this one doesn't have a clue what he's doing, has no PL insurance, so can only give a tail light guarantee on any work he lashes up!!

 

[DeltaT]

Of course if you can shut valves to only have one open end, then you'll be fine. Do you know what a valve is son??

 

[lightning]

Close all aav as well

 

[DeltaT]

Absolute nonsense from the CEO of the biggest firm in glasgow.
Basic a two port motorised valve is the perfect job to use bungs on without the need to leave existing valve connected.

CCC
before you bung bleed the system also if the pump has gate type pump valves then turn one off these off as it helps with the vacuum.
Dont touch them if slotted or just turn 90 degrees as those type leak

Gosh, I didn't know you were following my career path so closely 'numbnuts'.
Why not join me on Twitter or I could forward you the application form to enable you to become my official stalker.

 

[Axel]

If it's a clients flat on an upper floor over another flat, then you might not want to take any chances...

 

[nickso]

bungs are the only way to do it. draining down is for timewasters.

i've had 5 open ends on a system. changed many a cylinder and boiler on bungs too. DD is just a way of stoning more cash out of a customer.