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04-30-19, 12:09 AM
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Why Water inside (Bosch Aquastar) Tankless water heater?
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Why Water inside (Bosch Aquastar) Tankless water heater?
Others have posted with the identical problem —even right here on this forum— but it was years ago Maybe things have changed and someone now has an answer. If I turn up a solution elsewhere I will...
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Water Heaters
04-21-19, 04:07 PM
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How is a working tankless water heater supposed to ignite?
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ActionClaw
Pete, Ha! I’m not sure whether or not you...
Pete,
Ha! I’m not sure whether or not you were intending to be humourous but it kinda is, like
“No, I just own this restaurant. I’d never consider eating here!”
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Water Heaters
04-20-19, 02:47 PM
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How is a working tankless water heater supposed to ignite?
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Hmmm... not sure if that's good news or bad but...
Hmmm... not sure if that's good news or bad but thanks just the same.
Are you an owner, a Bosch Tech or other?
Thank you
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Water Heaters
04-20-19, 02:19 AM
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How is a working tankless water heater supposed to ignite?
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ActionClaw
How is a working tankless water heater supposed to ignite?
I have a Bosch Aquastar (250SX, natural gas) tankless water heater with which I'm currently experiencing problems.
It never crossed my mind to open it up and observe it when it was operating...
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Water Heaters
03-09-19, 11:22 PM
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Water inside Bosch 250SX Tankless Heater / inside Gas valve / Error code EA
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Water inside Bosch 250SX Tankless Heater / inside Gas valve / Error code EA
My original intention was to reply to the post, originally with the heading
Clean / Rebuild a Gas Control Valve from Water inside? Bosch 250SX Tankless...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
02-07-16, 11:15 PM
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Isolate which wheel is throbbing/pulsing/bumping/hopping..?
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Thanks for your responses! :) This does...
Thanks for your responses! :)
This does sound like an ideal solution. However I try to do whatever I can myself whenever possible and especially steer clear of dealerships unless absolutely...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
01-28-16, 02:31 PM
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Isolate which wheel is throbbing/pulsing/bumping/hopping..?
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Isolate which wheel is throbbing/pulsing/bumping/hopping..?
OK, first apparently I can only edit the body of the post but not the subject header. Let's just forget I mentioned "hopping" since wheel hop is a thing but something entirely different than to what...
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12-07-15, 07:47 PM
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Cleaning rotors create balance problems?
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First, Thanks, for the super-fast replies! ...
First, Thanks, for the super-fast replies!
That's kind of what I thought but I'm trying to check first on the feasibility of my hunch, trying to keep the post clear, simple and not confuse people...
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12-07-15, 11:11 AM
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Cleaning rotors create balance problems?
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Cleaning rotors create balance problems?
This is just a general question so I'm trying to keep it simple but, per this forums "Basics" rule:
2004 Mazda, Mazda3, 5dr Hatchback,
automatic trans, 2.3L 4cyl. eng
Can reinstalling to the...
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Toilets, Sinks, Showers, Dishwashers, Tubs and Garbage Disposals
04-03-15, 12:30 PM
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slow draining toilet
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OK, I see what you're saying. Yes, that would...
OK, I see what you're saying. Yes, that would also work.It would just require a lot more.
For example, when I clean the bottom and lower sides of the bowl I apply paper towels dampened with the...
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04-02-15, 07:29 PM
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slow draining toilet
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dorkshoei Normally, I just shut off the...
dorkshoei
Normally, I just shut off the water to the tank, bail out as much as possible then suck up the remainder with sponge or rags. Either way, this only addresses the bottom of the bowl. I...
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04-02-15, 05:13 PM
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slow draining toilet
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ActionClaw
I'll jump on this bandwagon as our toilet has...
I'll jump on this bandwagon as our toilet has been having problems very similar (identical?) to those described by the OP. I've attempted many of the same remedies including plunging, snaking using...
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Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
07-22-14, 09:55 PM
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Sudden Self-Braking/Wheel lock and Skidding
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ActionClaw
MrPop, So it was the vacuum booster that you...
MrPop,
So it was the vacuum booster that you replaced; not the master cylinder?
Interesting thought regarding a traction control. Seems it's a confusing issue whether no, all or some 2004...
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Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
06-01-14, 12:15 PM
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Sudden Self-Braking/Wheel lock and Skidding
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ActionClaw
Well, thanks, I say, thank you for that speedy...
Well, thanks, I say, thank you for that speedy response, RR.
It seem I now have, literally, no clue.
Spring Break I usually associate more with screws than bolts! ;)
Anyway, if you can use...
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Pick-Up Trucks, Large Passenger and Cargo Vans, Campers, Trailers, RV's and Motor Homes
05-31-14, 08:28 PM
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Sudden Self-Braking/Wheel lock and Skidding
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ActionClaw
Sudden Self-Braking/Wheel lock and Skidding
I got a phone call from girlfriend stopped on the side of the highway. She told me she was cruising along in the left lane (at approximately 50-60 mph) when suddenly, without her taking any action,...
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Home Plans, Building, Construction And Green Designs
05-04-14, 08:36 PM
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Building near a tree
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Building near a tree
I'm considering an addition to the house, ideally, excavating a foundation to extend the basement, as well. Near the area we'd be building, there is now a large old tree (specifically, a Norway...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
09-25-13, 09:25 PM
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Ignition Control Modules & how to test them
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ActionClaw
Ignition Control Modules & how to test them
I'd appreciate if anyone here could please direct me to information regarding one of two things:
- I would like to obtain detailed data sheets/documentation for the Ignition Module used in a 1995...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
08-23-13, 09:48 PM
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Refrigerator troubleshooting-defective freezer thermostat?
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ActionClaw
Refrigerator troubleshooting-defective freezer thermostat?
This is general question but, for those who may ask, specifically in reference to a Frigidaire Model FRT16NRGW2.
The problem seems a fairly common one: "Refrigerator freezer is cold but...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-15-13, 02:31 PM
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A few cooling system questions
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ActionClaw
A few cooling system questions
(Mostly general question but car is 1995 Toyota Celica ST, 1.8L 7A-FE, 5-spd)
I had some cooling system issues. I believe I may have found and repaired the problem but while looking I noticed a...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
07-13-11, 11:00 AM
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Speed Queen washer agitation/transmission(?) problems
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4,745
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ActionClaw
I haven't done much in the way of washing machine...
I haven't done much in the way of washing machine repairs but I'm willing to give it a go as long as I know it's possible.
In the same way that the "Agitator Dogs" can apparently be easily...
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>Electric< Large Kitchen and Home Appliances
05-16-11, 06:04 PM
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Speed Queen washer agitation/transmission(?) problems
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Speed Queen washer agitation/transmission(?) problems
We have a washing machine that now seems reluctant to agitate on any but smaller loads. Cycles OK, Spins/drain normally; agitation seems the only issue.
Researching the symptoms lead me to advice...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-12-11, 12:25 PM
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Other reasons for high NOx
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3,677
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ActionClaw
epilogue
Figured I'd wrap this one up for any interested.
I went ahead and had a new catalytic converter installed (encountered all sorts of additional nonsense I won't get into regarding insufficient...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
05-07-11, 01:41 PM
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Other reasons for high NOx
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3,677
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ActionClaw
still not passing emission test due to high NOx
There are more than a few known problems with this car that I need to deal with and I intend to but, right now, I need to focus on passing the emissions test. I'm wondering if some of these other...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
04-25-11, 08:46 AM
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Other reasons for high NOx
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3,677
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ActionClaw
To clear up any possible misunderstanding, I do...
To clear up any possible misunderstanding, I do not mean that I intentionally added fuel injector cleaner in hopes of lowering NOx. It was done beforehand. I forgot it was soon to be tested or I...
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Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. (No Trucks)
04-24-11, 01:35 AM
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Other reasons for high NOx
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3,677
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ActionClaw
Other reasons for high NOx
This is just a general question but, just in case, it's regarding a '95 Celica ST, (7A-FE, 1.8l) that recently failed an emissions check test due to NOx more than twice the acceptable range (around...
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