Hi, I am installing the pid kit for my Brewtus 2, while in there i
took the opportunity to replace deteriorated plastic stuff like zip
ties, spade ends, power switch, and both hi limit sensors. The plastic
is incredibly fragile after 7+ years of heat. Pieces just crumble on
contact.
All is well
use a box end wrench. put the wrench on the well and hold it on the nut snugly,
then tap the other end of the wrench with a hammer to loosen the well. you can
tap it either way to break it loose. if one way doesn't work try the other.
once it moves a little bit you should be able to remove it.
Ok, I finally figured it out. Was easy with the right combination of
tools and approach. The problem is the boiler is held in place by
other plumbing, so need a good way to hold it steady. Also not really
possible to fit a wrench onto it, bunch of tubes in the way.
Solution was a hardened steel
Thanks for the advice guys, so I have finished the upgrade, steam power is
now way improved!
Used to start at 1.5bar and slowly drop down to .9 bar and then pretty much
stay there until water gets added.
Now starts at 1.3bar and if anything goes UP, handles water being added
very well and can
