cavx
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My pressure pot arrived today and I am hoping some pressure experts may be able to chime in and help.
To say that the instructions were vague would be an understatement. I do understand the basics, but have no idea about setting the safety (pressure pop off valve) or if I need thread tape or lock tight on the threads to seal.
I want to replace the 90 elbow with a straight ball valve (facing up so it never gets in the way of the clamps) for pressure reduction and guess I just need a cap on one end of the tee. I removed the inlet and safety valve so i would not damage them whilst getting this elbow off, but it would not budge. Do I need lock tight and how tight is the correct tightness. Before I removed it, I found it to be in the way of the clamps. I have since repositioned it out tof the way, allowing fast clamp down. My fear is that if I don't seal properly, I am going to hear a loud hiss.
And I need to remove this part from inside the lid. It won't turn, even with Vice Grips. It was suggested that heating the part will soften the locktight used on the threads. Can someone 2nd that?
Any help is appreciated.
To say that the instructions were vague would be an understatement. I do understand the basics, but have no idea about setting the safety (pressure pop off valve) or if I need thread tape or lock tight on the threads to seal.
I want to replace the 90 elbow with a straight ball valve (facing up so it never gets in the way of the clamps) for pressure reduction and guess I just need a cap on one end of the tee. I removed the inlet and safety valve so i would not damage them whilst getting this elbow off, but it would not budge. Do I need lock tight and how tight is the correct tightness. Before I removed it, I found it to be in the way of the clamps. I have since repositioned it out tof the way, allowing fast clamp down. My fear is that if I don't seal properly, I am going to hear a loud hiss.
And I need to remove this part from inside the lid. It won't turn, even with Vice Grips. It was suggested that heating the part will soften the locktight used on the threads. Can someone 2nd that?
Any help is appreciated.
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