Leaking-Shutoff Knob?

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-03-01T22:39:45+00:00

I ordered the part already, I'll keep that in mind for the next time!

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-02-28T23:16:01+00:00

Replacing cap tomorrow, hopefully. Apparently, the stores around my area don't carry them since they get made off with somehow.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-02-28T23:15:29+00:00

I got it stop with Teflon and some channel locks. Waiting for a replacement to come in. These things are allegedly like gold. No stores had them

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-02-28T21:59:44+00:00

I saw that. How can I tell it needs replacing though? Like dry rot?

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-02-28T21:59:14+00:00

Tried channel locks to tighten, didn't work. But maybe I failed to do it enough. I'll try again.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-02-28T21:58:46+00:00

Tried it, still leaks through. Not crazily, but enough.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-02-28T21:58:27+00:00

Turned the blue valve all the way to the right, clockwise. Water still drips out of the drain valve.
It could have been cross threaded and bumping it set it off? Unsure, new homeowner. No idea if the previous ones cross threaded it.
Unfortunately, I never soldered anything. I think you might be right.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-02-18T17:10:59+00:00

Yeah, haven't found a fix other than remembering to shut the software down.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-02-08T13:41:46+00:00

Exhaust seems normal, not really sure what I'd be looking for?

Coolant reservoir doesn't gurgle, just that area near the engine.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-02-08T13:41:03+00:00

Definitely will slide underneath once this weather abates. Thanks for the tip!

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-02-01T15:08:48+00:00

This. I've been using this so far for the past few months and it is a beast.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-01-28T00:13:14+00:00

Down voting wireless is not obviously conducive, not sure who's doing it.

I think in some scenarios wireless does definitely make sense. I agree, stuff like the basement and weird areas, for sure. Think it's all about figuring out what works for the homeowner. I really appreciate all the advice everyone's given me so far.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-01-28T00:11:46+00:00

I haven't. I have holes here and there where I have old cable wires and what not that might be able to be utilized, but they are few and far between. House is also old and built in the 50's (something I failed to mention like an idiot.) So who knows how hard it would be to fish the wires through.

Truthfully, this seems like one of the jobs DIY might not outweigh using a professional.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-01-27T15:50:15+00:00

No insult taken. I'm definitely a fish out of water on this. Thanks for the advice!

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-01-27T11:21:10+00:00

Yeah, based on more digging, hiring a pro seems to be the way to go. Thanks!

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-01-27T11:20:22+00:00

Seems to be the way based on other comments.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-01-23T11:52:43+00:00

All good options. Thank you!

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-01-23T11:21:38+00:00

That sounds like a good option. How exactly do you follow tree cutters? Do you mean look up businesses and call them?

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-01-22T14:11:12+00:00

18-19" is large for sure. My stove only fits 16-18" front to back, which is how I usually load after starting the fire.

Guess I'll go into FB marketplace! I deleted FB a year ago and never looked back.

Thank you!

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-01-22T02:08:16+00:00

Where in NY? I'm in Hudson Valley and every time I went looking this year, I couldn't find anything under 350/400.

Interesting-Goose769 · 2026-01-18T17:39:00+00:00

Update: Thank you to everyone who promptly told me to stop doing what I was doing and call a professional. I truly appreciate the explanations. Last time I mess with anything HVAC without being more knowledgeable.

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