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jamesbodeis

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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2015, 06:48:25 PM »
Same here. Got some stuff floating. I would have thought if it was going to plug it would have by now though?
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #16 on: May 05, 2015, 05:35:52 AM »
me too. craig sent me a strainer to install after I shut down.
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2015, 01:44:50 PM »
Have you tried running a few gallons out the back into a clear vessel to evaluate further?
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #18 on: May 12, 2015, 11:18:00 PM »
everything clear on your check? No Paint?
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #19 on: May 15, 2015, 08:41:31 AM »
Last year my water looked milky. I had some plumbing work to do so I drained the system and reinstalled my water treatment. This year my water is clear.  :thumbup:
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #20 on: May 15, 2015, 12:10:14 PM »
Cleaned the inside of my stove yesterday I'll  spray the inside with lube this weekend. I'm gonna drain mine and refill.  Also gonna pour a slab for it this summer.
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #21 on: May 15, 2015, 02:50:42 PM »
Anybody gonna run all summer and heat your dhw?
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #22 on: May 15, 2015, 11:57:20 PM »
If you flush your tank, be sure to keep tabs on the water after refill.  Keep taking samples in clear vessel out the back drain port... Several gallons at a time to make sure everything is clear.  One flush and refill might not be all you need.  Always check the water quality out of the drain port.  If you drain a few gallons off and its clear, I think your good.


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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #23 on: May 18, 2015, 06:12:28 AM »
I had to drain off 40 gallons or so and refill because my water treatment PPM was a little on the high side, and my water looked clear..... other than a little dirty water right at first.
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #24 on: May 18, 2015, 10:43:54 PM »
[Anybody gonna run all summer and heat your dhw?]

Hey James, I'm going to try and run all summer. I have for the last 8 years with a CB 6048, but its the first year with PM 250. Also planning to change temperature in our pool, the main reason for that is to keep the teenager home and create a cool place for her and friends to hang out. Sorry I can't remember what name pipe, or the shell Heat exchanger. I'm still sitting back trying to lay low from my 5th Neck surgury, NEVER Give Up
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #25 on: May 26, 2015, 05:00:48 PM »
Speaking of shutting down, we are continuing to heat our DHW with our Ridgewood 7500 but are leaving for a few days.  Our plan is to let the fire go out ( rebuild when we get  home in 3 days ).  Now the dumb question, should I shut my pump off or continue to let it circulate?  As always, thanks for your time to respond...............Vincent Paul Meyers
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #26 on: May 26, 2015, 05:13:25 PM »
Let it run, it will be fine.
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Re: Getting Close to Shut Down Might want to check for paint
« Reply #27 on: May 28, 2015, 03:04:59 PM »
Thank you SlimJim, I knew if anyone would answer it would be you.  Haven't been on here for awhile, ranching and farming ( and working a 12 hour/day job ) have consumed my time.  I always appreciate your help greatly.  vpm
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