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by WillC » Thu Jun 30, 2011 5:42 pm
Hi all,
i was wondering if any one had any tips for unscrewing a vacuum breaker. I am really struggling to undo it without shifting the whole boiler out of place. BB said due to the sealant glue they use it can be hard but i was wondering if anyone else may have a suggestion that could help me. Perhaps how i might anchor the boiler in a position in order to better test out my muscles!
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by crphillips » Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:55 pm
Hmm.........is there enough room to put a spanner on and whack it with a hammer. A sharp jolt shifts things much easier than shoving it harder.
I did away with the vacuum breaker on my machine. It's permanently turned on s don't really need one.
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by bruceb » Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:47 pm
I agree that hitting the spanner with a hammer is likely to be most successful and do the least damage. If possible, have another person hold onto the boiler as well as that is possible. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
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by WillC » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:11 pm
I will try in the morning and let you know
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by Skippy » Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:43 pm
I think you can solve most of life's problems by hitting things with a hammer.
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