if the internal threads are the same and it fits the pump it should be fine. i'd let the pressure off and let the machine cool down before i remove the nut on the teflon hose. trust me that water is hot! lol.
From: Chris Bailey <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 6:46 PM >Subject: Replacing an OPV - and is this the right one? > > >I ordered a new OPV from WLL for my Brewtus II, as I'm having pressure >problems. They didn't have pumps in stock, so I decided to skip that and see >if this does it. > > >The new part looks a bit different than mine. In this picture: > > >https://skitch.com/chrisrbailey/frx9x/opv > > >At the bottom right, it's a larger outside threaded surface, and then there's >an inside threaded surface. Compare to: > > >https://skitch.com/chrisrbailey/frx94/opv-in-machine > > >I'm guessing that the silver, L-bend shaped piece that the hose attaches to >can be threaded into the inside of the newer one, and I just ignore the outer >threads on the new OPV? > > >Also, are there any instructions around for replacing one of these? Can I >simply power off my machine, unscrew stuff, and screw in the new one? Do I >need to use any thread tape or sealant? Other things to do, or any particular >order or other items? I presume that after I replace it, I'll want to adjust >the pressure using a blind PF to about 10 bar? > >-- >Chris Bailey >[email protected] >@chrisrbailey > -- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >"Brewtus" group. >To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >[email protected]. >For more options, visit this group at >http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en. > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus?hl=en.
