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Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
08-24-15, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,948
Posted By danpik

When you set the timing, did you have the vacuum...

When you set the timing, did you have the vacuum advance unhooked? It needs to be unhooked and plugged to set the initial timing. After it is set, you reconnect the vacuum advance. The reason for...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
08-17-15, 08:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,804
Posted By danpik

Sorry, I have not been on this site in a while. I...

Sorry, I have not been on this site in a while. I did not realize they only ship to the states. you could simply jump the two wires together and see if that eliminates the problem. I know of one...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
08-11-15, 09:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,804
Posted By danpik

Maybe this link has what you want Eaton...

Maybe this link has what you want

Eaton Mears Thermostats (http://www.spaandpoolsource.com/thermostatseatonmearsinvensysappliancecontrols.aspx)
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
08-10-15, 11:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 21,804
Posted By danpik

By jumping the TH/TR on the gas valve you are...

By jumping the TH/TR on the gas valve you are taking all of the safeties out of the loop. My guess is somewhere along the string of safety switches in the heater there is one not closing properly. My...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
08-04-15, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 853
Posted By danpik

You can shock your pool with bleach just fine....

You can shock your pool with bleach just fine. The key is to figure out what your shock chlorine level should be. This is all dependent on what your CYA (Stabilizer) level is. The idea is to raise...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
05-18-15, 07:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,186
Posted By danpik

Make sure you discharge the installed one before...

Make sure you discharge the installed one before you mess with it. Short it with a screwdriver between the two terminals. Good habit to always do this even on new ones. The do pack quite a "knock you...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
05-01-15, 08:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 755
Posted By danpik

I had to have my daughter who is a chemist...

I had to have my daughter who is a chemist explain this to my sister-in-law. When she had her big in ground pool installed she was totally against having chlorine in the water. When she heard that...
Forum: Gas and Oil Home Heating Furnaces
04-03-15, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,936
Posted By danpik

If this is a condensing furnace, check to be sure...

If this is a condensing furnace, check to be sure the drains are clear. I had one like this earlier this winter and could not get it figured out as the clog in the drain would slowly let the water...
Forum: Boilers - Home Heating Steam and Hot Water Systems
02-13-15, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,129
Posted By danpik

OK, I will ask the question...Did you replace the...

OK, I will ask the question...Did you replace the relief valve with one for a boiler and not a water heater. The set points are different on them and I know in my area the boiler relief valves are...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
11-12-14, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,200
Posted By danpik

When I was restoring my 68 GTO I found the build...

When I was restoring my 68 GTO I found the build sheet under the rear floor carpet. This is a different sheet from the original window sticker some people call the build sheet. The sheet I have has...
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
11-12-14, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 916
Posted By danpik

A compression test will tell you if it is a head...

A compression test will tell you if it is a head gasket.
A coolant system pressure test will tell you if you have a leak, head gasket or manifold
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
10-17-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,494
Posted By danpik

In some areas of the country the PoCo owns the...

In some areas of the country the PoCo owns the meter pan. In most parts of the country though, the PoCo liability stops at the weather head connection point. You need to find out who is responsible...
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
10-10-14, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,418
Posted By danpik

Steel wool the flame rod first. It may look OK...

Steel wool the flame rod first. It may look OK but the thin film of oxidation will prevent the millivolt current from registering at the board.
Forum: Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
08-17-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 520
Posted By danpik

there is a mechanism that controls the park...

there is a mechanism that controls the park feature on these. Somehow they get messed up and need to be replaced. I had one of these and was able to fix it the second time it did it. It has been a...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
07-22-14, 05:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 788
Posted By danpik

If you can smell gas, then I would start by...

If you can smell gas, then I would start by pulling the burner assembly and cleaning the spider nests out of the burner tubes and orifices.
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
07-22-14, 05:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,434
Posted By danpik

Agree... According to the manual schematics, the...

Agree... According to the manual schematics, the fan comes on once the pressure switch is satisfied. The limits and air pressure switch are a different circuit that needs to be complete once the fan...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
06-12-14, 05:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,130
Posted By danpik

Alex, I'll take" Clogged up heat exchanger with...

Alex, I'll take" Clogged up heat exchanger with tripped rollout switch" for $1000.
Forum: Electrical - AC & DC
06-11-14, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 846
Posted By danpik

Depending on the OP's location...a house built in...

Depending on the OP's location...a house built in 2011 could have been inspected under the 2005 code cycle or possibly even the 2002 as some states do not adopt the more current ones. In NY where I...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
06-11-14, 04:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 674
Posted By danpik

As PJ said, there is no magic number. It helps to...

As PJ said, there is no magic number. It helps to get a good base line with a fresh (clean). My filter runs around 20 PSI on the gage when clean and my neighbors runs a bit higher an a similar...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
06-09-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,230
Posted By danpik

Several years back I had the same problem on...

Several years back I had the same problem on mine. Took forever to find it as it would not do it with the top of the heater off. Put the top back on and in less than 10 min it would shut the burners...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
06-09-14, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 806
Posted By danpik

If the control box is shot, bypassing the...

If the control box is shot, bypassing the safeties won't help it. How about a model # for the heater and maybe we can get you back up and running. What makes you think the "control box" is shot?
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
06-09-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,492
Posted By danpik

What temp was the pool water when you started the...

What temp was the pool water when you started the heater? Water that is too cold will cause condensation inside the unit which will lead to sooting. Hayward does not have anything in their manual on...
Forum: Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
05-01-14, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By danpik

On the gas valve, did you turn it from pilot to...

On the gas valve, did you turn it from pilot to ON? If so, put a jumper wire between the TH & TP terminals on the valve. If it lights then there is something amiss in the safety circuit
Forum: Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
04-15-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,266
Posted By danpik

How much clearance is between the sump pickup and...

How much clearance is between the sump pickup and the bottom of the oil pan???
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