Cnrhome
New Member
Hi,
Last night I discovered that the Watts 1156F boiler pressure reducing valve is leaking quite a bit, so I have a few questions :
Thanks!
Last night I discovered that the Watts 1156F boiler pressure reducing valve is leaking quite a bit, so I have a few questions :
- Is this something that can be taken apart and cleaned or fixed?
- If it needs replacement, can I just replace the 'guts'? I see 4 screws that would remove the working parts without having to undo base and the piping.
- Also the 9D-M3 backflow preventer right above this valve is covered in blue/green corrosion. I know I have acidic water, but there's no (visible) leak there so why the corrosion? Should this be replaced as well?
- Same goes for the air vent over the expansion tank and scoop. It has leaked making a mess of the tank. I've replaced it before - why do these things go bad so quick? Does any company make one that will NOT leak within a few yrs?
Thanks!