Tip 1: How to blow pipes
Tip 1: How to blow pipes
Country houses usually have their own independent system of water supply and heating, so owners should be able to independently maintain the efficiency of their own home's infrastructure.
Instructions
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Each house has its own individual systemheating and in most cases, the design decision takes into account the independent drainage of water, but there are exceptions and simply "hack work" of installers of the system (for example, Pipes can go at or below the floor level), withwhich you must intervene in the process of draining the water in order to avoid its freezing in the system and, consequently, the failure of the latter. To do this, be sure to purchase the compressor and receiver, which you use after the natural drainage of water, in order to purge the system and remove the residues.
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When buying a compressor, consider the dimensionsheating systems, pipe diameters, depending on which specialists will select a compressor of a certain power and receiver of the desired volume. Remember that the volume of the receiver should exceed the volume of water placed in your system approximately 3 times.
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Be sure to clarify the expert how many branchesincludes your system and how many drain valves have. For greater efficiency, blow each branch of the system separately, otherwise because of the increasing cross-section the speed of air movement in certain places may be insufficient, or purchase a more powerful receiver at once.
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Remember that even taking advantage of the compressor,you may not be able to blow out all the moisture completely! In this case it makes sense to pour in antifreeze, which will already give 100% certainty that in the next warm season you will not have to think about repairing the heating / water supply system.
Tip 2: How to blow the battery
The quality of heating in an apartment or house is largelydepends on how well the heating system is prepared for operation. Before the beginning of cold weather, it is necessary to check the devices in the system and repair their malfunctions. But it happens that serviceable batteries of heating with the beginning of operation do not heat as it should be. This may be due to the fact that the battery formed an air cork. In this case, the system must be purged.
You will need
- - the key for opening the Mayevsky crane;
- - screwdriver;
- - adjustable wrench;
- - capacity (a small bucket);
- - kerosene or liquid WD-40;
- - A rag.
Instructions
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Ensure that the system malfunctionheating is associated with the formation of an air cork. A characteristic feature is a distinct "gurgling" in the battery and pipes; The radiator remains completely or partially cold, although it is precisely known that hot water is supplied to the system.
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The reason for the lack of necessary heatingradiator is insufficient circulation of water in the system, as a result, the battery "heats itself." If this is the case, proceed to purge the system.
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If the batteries are equipped with a thermostat, open the valve completely. In some cases this is enough to restore the required water circulation.
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If there is no thermostat, open the airvalve. If the heating batteries are installed correctly, then it is on them (for example, the so-called "Maevsky crane"). Using a special key, slightly unscrew the valve to release air from the battery. If the key is missing, use any suitable tool, such as a screwdriver. You should hear a distinct and loud hiss. This sound indicates that air is coming out of the system.
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Release air from the system, bleeding itlittle by little. After the air comes out completely, water comes from the tap. Preliminarily place a rag under the faucet or place a bowl or a bucket. Too much water to release from the battery is not required, you just have to wait until it goes evenly, and the hiss completely stops. Then close the valve tightly.
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If the battery is not equipped with a special valveto bleed air, use a different method. Take the adjustable wrench and special fluid (kerosene or WD-40). Apply the liquid to the radiator cap located in the upper end (in the thread area).
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After 10-15 minutes, start slowly and carefullyunscrew the plug until the hiss is heard. Wait for the water to appear, first covering the threaded connection with a cloth and inserting a bucket from the bottom. After stopping the hiss, tighten the cap tightly. It is desirable to put several turns of FUM sealing tape under the thread.
Tip 3: How to blow radiators
Has your house become noticeably colder? Check radiators heating systems - Perhaps they are clogged with dirt and it's time to clean them. To do this, do not necessarily call the plumbers, in your power to do everything yourself.
You will need
- - capacity (bucket);
- - sealing plug or FUM tape;
- - adjustable wrench # 32 or # 45 for steel and aluminum radiators;
- - gas key number 2 for cast iron radiators;
- - paint.
Instructions
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Remove things from the radiators, put a rag or oilcloth on the floor. Remove the curtains.
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Shut off the water supply, if there is no shut-off valve - call a fitter to drain the water from the system heating systems. Carefully unscrew the radiator, remove it from the wall mount and drain the water into the prepared container.
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Take the radiator to the bathroom or, iflive in a private house, on the street. At the bottom of the tub lay the uneven bars - to protect the enamel from possible chipping and damage. Install them on the radiator and use the key to unscrew the futurks (connecting piece to transfer the pipe to a smaller diameter). From the radiator, an unpleasantly smelling dirty scum pours.
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Using a hose or shower, direct a strong stream of water into the end holes of the battery, so you wash it from the inside. Continue to do this until clear water flows.
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Clogs are crystalline - with them the usualthe water can not cope. In this case, tighten the end-plates and pour undiluted acetic acid into the radiator. You can use for this purpose a solvent diluted with water by 60-70%. Allow the radiator to stand for 2 hours, and then drain the solution. Rinse the battery thoroughly with running water.
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Dry the radiator on the wallfasten all screw connections with a dry rag. Wrap a towel on each futorku and cover with paint, "Enamel" or "Nitro" is suitable. The key is to tighten the futurki as far as it will go. In steel and aluminum radiators, do not use the patch, there will need a tape FUM.
Tip 4: How to increase the pressure in the apartment
Very often tenants of multi-storey houses, which populate the upper floors, complain about too low pressure water in the tap. Because of this trouble, a washing machine or a water heater may stop working, and a number of inconveniences are felt in the farm.
You will need
- - storage tank;
- -pump.
Instructions
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First of all, try to complain about this problem to the offices of those utilities that deal with water issues. Under existing standards pressure water in the faucets should be sufficient for the operation of household appliances. Consequently, the consumer has the right to file a complaint.
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If the application to the municipal services did not help, and the water pressure remains still low, try replacing the pipes with similar ones, but with a slightly smaller diameter.
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Also solve this problem will help installa storage tank with a pump. Today you can purchase special models of pumps, which significantly increase the pressure of both cold and hot water. The pump, which is designed for hot water, is equipped with a fan for blowing. Due to this design it is suitable for installation on a riser of hot water, the temperature of which is up to 80 degrees. Such pumps operate manually, and automatically. The most convenient in operation is the automatic pump.
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The pump operates as follows: you turn on the water, it flows very slowly. Immediately the pump starts automatically and the pressure increases by 1 atmosphere. This allows you to start the process of washing machine or water heater.
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If in apartment too low pressure air during ventilation, it is necessaryvent the ventilation grilles using a vacuum cleaner. To check the operation of the ventilation system, attach a sheet of paper, cut into fringes, to the grate. If the ventilation is working properly, then such a sheet should "stick" to the grate. In this case, to improve pressureand a simple exhaust fan can be built into the ventilation opening in the air. Also in the house it is quite realistic to install additional fans and air conditioners.
Tip 5: How to make a resonator
Resonator - an indispensable part in the car. It is the resonator that allows additional purging of the combustion chamber without damaging the engine power. The craftsmen put such details on their own, some even do it themselves.
Instructions
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First take a steel sheet and mark it on itcontours of the plane of the pipe. Mark the two opposite contours and be sure to add allowances at the inlet and outlet ends to connect the pump and regulator. Cut out the contours, bend the 5-6 mm projections along the entire perimeter, except for the inlet and outlet ends. Weld together the two halves of the joints over these protrusions.
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Connect the pressure regulator and the draindevice (large copper tap). Connect the water pump. Open the tap and start pumping the water inside, driving out all the air. When all the air is out, close the tap and continue to pump water in until the pipe expands, increasing in volume.
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Bring the pipe to the desired state, warming upany formed wrinkles or dents and continuing to pump water inside, gently tapping, if necessary, a copper beater. Do this until all the wrinkles disappear. All is ready.
