I've had the machine off for over a day, so should be ok there :) On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 4:00 PM, HERMAN <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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. > -- 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.
