@DanWeitzel, they were 1-inch clamps and half inch wide, from Amazon..Koehler Enterprises KE12BX 10 Piece Hose Clamp Box (Size SAE 12),Silver https://a.co/d/hxrwjlzI think this was the absolute minimum size that would work, as I found myself wishing they were a bit larger, as they were more difficult to get started, especially if you had to use only one hand. I liked the 1/2" width though - seems optimal to me. If I had to do over, I'd get the next larger size over 1-inch.
@fstop32, when I saw that double T valve you posted, I was picturing that being the functional equivalent of the original drain T, plus my 3-way valve that I installed inside on the same line: When t… (View Post)
Thanks for the clarification, @"Tabaz ". Good question, @N7SHG_Ham. I also disconnected all three wires (red, black & gray) from the circuit board, which left my probes only across the … (View Post)
Ok, so I was able to check the resistance of my Alde heater elements, and found they were right around 15 Ohms each, which I assume is normal and within the normal range. I expect that Alde could tel… (View Post)
Thanks for adding that, @Sharon_is_SAM, a good reminder, because I would expect pieces of the corroded anode rod to eventually start falling off. It could take years though, so I'm wondering if there… (View Post)