I think you should be able to access the photos at this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TvFkfu785zuq4Jya9
I used regular white Teflon tape. I wound more times than I would have thought—maybe 6 or 7 times. Wind clockwise so when you screw it back in it won’t unwind the tape. I didn’t have a good set of wrenches so I bought a set to do this job. It’s important to use two wrenches when loosening connections—one to hold and one to turn so you don’t bend anything. The “labyrinth” (aptly named) is a puzzle (I expected to find a Minotaur). It has many connections and weird connectors so it’s hard to get them all tight while retaining the correct orientation of the pieces. I think some of the connectors are designed to allow for tightening while preserving orientation, but I didn’t fully figure this out. I just kept fiddling with it until it seemed to hold. Maybe someone else on this service can explain it better. I asked several times but didn’t get a clear answer. You can probably still find my pathetic newbie questions on the list and the answers. Hope this helps. Howard From: 'Mike Walsh' via Brewtus <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 26, 2018 10:45 AM To: Brewtus <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Solenoid replacement Can you possibly load them up to something like Google Photos in an album and share the album? I assume the part I linked is the right one? On the tape, is there need to get a special Teflon tape? I've got white from a house plumbing project, not sure what yellow is for. Any chance anyone can comment on what size tools are needed? I don't have a metric set of open ended wrenches, and it would be immensely helpful to know "for this step you'll need two 14mm wrenches" sort of deal. Many thanks! On Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 2:00:28 PM UTC-5, HowardG wrote: I did this last May and took about 40 pictures of the process. I’d be willing to share these jpgs. Is there an easy way to make them available to this group? --Howard From: 'Benjamin McCafferty' via Brewtus <[email protected] <javascript:> > Sent: Friday, November 23, 2018 5:25 PM To: [email protected] <javascript:> Subject: Re: Solenoid replacement It is possible to remove the pump assembly without removing the boiler, but it’s not super-easy. As to leaks—how many wraps did you use? There should be tiny print on the side of the packaging that tells you the minimum number of wraps for the yellow or white varieties. Probably 5-7 for the white, and 3 or more for the yellow, but have a look. It will hold. Also can use the paint-on stuff but you have to work really fast; you will only have a few seconds to make adjustments and tighten. best, bmc On Nov 23, 2018, at 13:43, Arman <[email protected] <javascript:> > wrote: Hi Mike, I'm currently doing exactly that. Couple of threads earlier I had exactly that "pump doesn't go off" - issue. I have received the sparepart yesterday and have just replaced the thing (literally an hour ago). I ended up removing the first boiler completely in order to replace the solenoid. Otherwise I couldn't get to it. Also take a lot of pictures before taking the thing apart so you can remember exactly how it goes together., e.g. I had to adjust my new sparepart to look the way it should. It's not that hard to be honest if you start with removing the boiler immediately (I have wasted an hour to try to get to it without removing the boiler). When removing the boilder be prepared for a decent amount of water coming out :) Now I have successfully replaced it and the issue is resolved - however there are 2 connections around the solenoid (Labyrinth) area that are leaking now. I have used teflon band but looks like that's not enough. So I'm looking forward advise here as well :) good luck Arman -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. 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