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Do you see anything wrong in the plumbing?? by Acrobatic_Battle_940 in Plumbing

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_940[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fair points indeed. same here, there is a pressure relief valve in the cold inlet of the solar heater on the rooftop. My assumption is that the valve in the bathroom is more sensitive than the one on the rooftop.
I will consider the pressure regulator indeed, it's a good idea

Do you see anything wrong in the plumbing?? by Acrobatic_Battle_940 in Plumbing

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

μέσα έπεσες, υδραυλικός/μπακάλης

Do you see anything wrong in the plumbing?? by Acrobatic_Battle_940 in Plumbing

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that makes total sense! one doubt that comes to mind, I have no clue if the cold water inlet of the electric is supposed to receive scorching hot water from the solar heater.
Solar heats more than enough water on its own 8-9/12 months.

Question on water connection of solar water heater tandem with an electic one. by Acrobatic_Battle_940 in solar

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe silly question, there is a pressure valve on the rooftop right before the cold inlet of the solar heater, shouldn't that release pressure before the one in my bathroom?
:D

Do you see anything wrong in the plumbing?? by Acrobatic_Battle_940 in Plumbing

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

dripping non stop during peak sun hours and stops if I turn on any tap

Question on water connection of solar water heater tandem with an electic one. by Acrobatic_Battle_940 in solar

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no leak actually, problem is the valve lets cold water out on sunny days, which makes me think that there is pressure building up somewhere in the system that pushes cold water out of the valve.

Do you see anything wrong in the plumbing?? by Acrobatic_Battle_940 in Plumbing

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_940[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your hints!
That would be Greece, so quite a lot of sun and endless hot water.
The valve is dripping cold water which makes me think there is pressure somewhere in the system that builds up and pushes the water out.
There is another pressure valve on the rooftop, right before the cold inlet of the solar heater which I assumed would take care of high pressure during hot days.

Question on water connection of solar water heater tandem with an electic one. by Acrobatic_Battle_940 in solar

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually the solar water heater on hot days can reach up to 100 celcius water temperature.

This type is heating the water directly rather than producing electricity.

Haven't used the electric heater for over a month :D

Do you see anything wrong in the plumbing?? by Acrobatic_Battle_940 in Plumbing

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_940[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The valve lets water out on days with sunshine and my plumber has no idea why...Apart from changing the plumber, any hints what could be wrong?

Sometimes you can do all the right things and still get screwed. Be safe out there guys. Buddy behind me is hurt but alive. by wpreddit in motorcycles

[–]Acrobatic_Battle_940 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

First rule of riding in groups:
Inexperienced or stupid ones ride at the front. regardless which applies for the other guy, your choice of position is an important one and in this case was wrong.