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Post by terry1956 on Jul 29, 2014 17:04:49 GMT
Hi chaps, the seal as blown on one of sight glasses. These days whats the best sealer to use.michael
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Post by houstonceng on Jul 29, 2014 17:34:43 GMT
O rings or rings cut from rubber tube, depending on the original design and space in the nuts.
NOT sealant of any sort such as bath caulk.
The nuts only net to be finger tight
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Post by terry1956 on Jul 29, 2014 18:11:03 GMT
Thanks andy, just plain forgot about good old 0 rings. Thanks again.michael
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Post by albert on Jul 29, 2014 18:14:54 GMT
Hello,
rings made from PTFE rod also works well, aspecially where space between glass and nut thread is tight.
Albert
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Post by terry1956 on Jul 29, 2014 21:13:03 GMT
Thanks again.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2014 21:51:12 GMT
Hi matey------- final tightening when you next raise steam and, as per Andy just a nip ( enough to stop any weeping at running temp, and pressure. ).........Just a thought but why not take the opportunity and fully remove the old glass, seals etc and using a metal rod of the same glass diam. check for alignment between the upper and lower fittings as this can cause leaks and breakages.......... ??  |
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Post by terry1956 on Jul 30, 2014 8:39:54 GMT
thanks chaps. I have found an o ring supplier near by so will see what he as for sale. and get back. michael
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Post by terry1956 on Jul 30, 2014 14:05:51 GMT
Well in the end I made up two washers from ptfe bar.all ok on that front now.thanks.michael
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