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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Plumbing => Topic started by: ivy2982 on November 14, 2014, 10:08:43 AM

Title: sidearm troubles
Post by: ivy2982 on November 14, 2014, 10:08:43 AM

Hi I just got my new stove up and running a week ago, But can't get the DHW sidearm to work. what are the does and don'ts of a sidearm?  Here is a pic of my sidearm install.

http://s46.photobucket.com/user/diverson4/media/sidearm3_zps37990922.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/diverson4/media/sidearm3_zps37990922.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0)

It is plumbed into the cold on top of the water heater about 7" above the top and to the drain on the bottom.

Thanks

Title: Re: sidearm troubles
Post by: JTS717 on November 14, 2014, 10:24:49 AM

Try to bring the top of your sidearm as close to the top of the water heater as possible.  Also if possible T into the pressure relief valve instead of the cold line.  I have a picture of how I installed mine but it says the file is too big.  If you PM me your email I can send it to you. 

Title: Re: sidearm troubles
Post by: MerrellRoofing on November 14, 2014, 04:10:02 PM

I heard over 4" above the tank it won't work.

Title: Re: sidearm troubles
Post by: Pinehouse4 on November 14, 2014, 09:12:36 PM

I am no expert but the tee out of the top seems high, for a syphon to work effectively. I put a very low power 1/40 th hp bronze circ on that tee portion to constantly move the water through the sidearm ( flow top to bottom. )

Bob