Sorry to hear that man! The dude at the factory must have had a bad day and brazed it in, haha! I'd be happy to give it a shot if you want to send it usps flat rate, would be cheaper than a new boiler. Ping me off list if you'd like. Best, bmc Sent from my apple IIe
> On Aug 29, 2015, at 11:23, Jesse Livingston <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Thanks for all the help, everyone. Unfortunately, even with real vice grips > and a well-powered propane torch, no luck. > > My options are, two, right now. 1 order a replacement boiler ($120) or 2, > sell it to one of you that wants a project machine. I have all the parts for > the PID replacement (which I could return) but if someone is interested, I > could include the parts. > > Feel free to write me directly with an offer if you are interested. > > Thanks, > > Jesse > >> On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 6:05:20 PM UTC-4, bmacpiper wrote: >> +1, but I'd just do two faces. Can also use this trick to help the vice >> grips get a purchase. >> bmc >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Aug 28, 2015, at 14:30, Bruce J keeler <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> How about filing six edges on the now round nut to form a new but smaller >>> nut? >>> >>> Also, in re. the heat method, remember the heat needs to be applied to the >>> boiler, not the nut. Heating the nut would just make it tighter. Perhaps >>> try the element wire switching technique to heat the boiler up to operating >>> temp then use an upside-down can of canned air to cool the heck out of the >>> nut? >>> >>>> On 8/28/2015 1:06 PM, William McKenzie wrote: >>>> Well, the impact wrench will either work, or pound the nut into totally >>>> round circle :-) >>>> >>>> It did work for me, though. Bought one of the cheap re-chargeable units >>>> from home depot and it worked first shot. >>>> >>>> Yours looks a little worse than mine did when I started, though. >>>> >>>>> On Fri, Aug 28, 2015 at 2:51 PM, Jesse Livingston <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> Brian, >>>>> >>>>> I do have vice grips but they just slip around the brass. The brass is >>>>> just too soft – it strips even if they are super tight on there. I could >>>>> try more heat, I just don't have a very hot torch. >>>>> >>>>> Well, I'm in Philly... So about as far away as I could be :/ thanks for >>>>> offering though! >>>>> >>>>> jesse >>>>> >>>>>> On Friday, August 28, 2015 at 1:25:38 PM UTC-4, bmacpiper wrote: >>>>>> You need vice grips. They can grip something round. And more heat will >>>>>> do it. Even seized radiator bolts come out this way. But, lacking proper >>>>>> tools, you may just need to replace. I'd help if I was close! Are you >>>>>> anywhere near Seattle? >>>>>> Best, >>>>>> bmc >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>> On Aug 28, 2015, at 09:54, Jesse Livingston <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> No luck on any of these solutions, unfortunately. Used special bolt >>>>>>> grips that supposedly grip stripped nuts, but they just slip before >>>>>>> getting enough pressure. Heating it up didn't work either. I can try an >>>>>>> impact wrench, but the issue is, nothing will grip this nut. I can have >>>>>>> as much force as possible, but if the bit won't grip it, it's for not. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'd say I just have to replace the boiler, but unfortunately all the >>>>>>> other boiler components are equally stuck. Really not sure what to do >>>>>>> at this point. >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 10:40:59 AM UTC-4, bmacpiper wrote: >>>>>>>> No worries, let us know how it goes! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Aug 26, 2015, at 07:36, Jesse Livingston <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Ah, just saw that in your comment Bmac. Thanks! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10:32:04 PM UTC-4, bmacpiper wrote: >>>>>>>>>> Again, a torch applied gently to the base of the probe threads. >>>>>>>>>> best, >>>>>>>>>> bmc >>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Aug 25, 2015, at 13:07, Jesse Livingston <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Thank you for all the thoughts >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Richard, your suggestion sounds really promising. Here is my issue, >>>>>>>>>>> all. Currently, the brew boiler isn't getting any heat. The >>>>>>>>>>> malfunctioning AKO is causing this. But... the steam boiler does >>>>>>>>>>> heat up. What if I just switch the wires >>>>>>>>>>> for the brew and steam boilers? Would it >>>>>>>>>>> heat up the brew boiler? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Other ideas for how to get the brew boiler to heat up? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks again! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 12:18:29 AM UTC-4, Richard wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> I have a probable solution for you. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I had the same problem with a Brewtus II. >>>>>>>>>>>> The original temp probe failed. WLL no longer stocks it and sold >>>>>>>>>>>> me the PID upgrade kit. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I could not remove the temp probe. I spent a lot of time and tried >>>>>>>>>>>> many tools. >>>>>>>>>>>> A local plumber could not remove it. My auto mechanic could not >>>>>>>>>>>> budge it. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I was on the phone several times with WLL. >>>>>>>>>>>> Nothing worked. Absolutely nothing. >>>>>>>>>>>> I spoke with Todd Salzman. He assured me they could fix it. They >>>>>>>>>>>> did. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I finally drove up to Rochester from NYC and watched a wonderful >>>>>>>>>>>> repair technician Johnny Kemmitz solve the problem. >>>>>>>>>>>> That was easier for me than shipping it and as a bonus I could >>>>>>>>>>>> watch them doing the repair. >>>>>>>>>>>> He tried to remove it mechanically with tools and failed. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> He then let it heat up to operating temperature. Of course since >>>>>>>>>>>> the probe is not working, you can't read the temperature. >>>>>>>>>>>> He let it heat for about 20 minutes. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> It then spun out effortlessly. >>>>>>>>>>>> He said that for a few years Expobar had been using some very >>>>>>>>>>>> aggressive thread lock compounds. >>>>>>>>>>>> Heat works!!!! >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>>>>> Groups "Brewtus" group. >>>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >>>>>>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>>>> Groups "Brewtus" group. >>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, >>>>>>>>> send an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >>>>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>>> Groups "Brewtus" group. >>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>>> an email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >>>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "Brewtus" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to [email protected]. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "Brewtus" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to [email protected]. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "Brewtus" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to [email protected]. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > <IMG_0269.JPG> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. 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