Plumbers...again
 

I need this part replaced.

http://www.wattsreg.com/pro/repairKi...d=886&catId=65
Specifically the 9DM2 T 1/2"
Is this easy to do or do I need a liscensed plumber?

Watts' website seems to have %$%$%$%$ the bed.Anyways the part is the 9DM2 T (1/2") Backlflow Regulator with Atmospheric
Vent.Here's a pic,its the part on the left:

That is the backflow preventer on your boiler, if the unions are the same size you should be able to just unscrew and swap it out. can you take a pick of it so I can see what you have and can help a little better

Bob,the unions are the same size.

The oil company wants around $180 to do this.Looks to easy to cost that much.They wanted $140 for the part and $40 labor.

I wouldnt think twice about doing that myself. Very easy.

That is just a backflow preventer,,,, There are fiber washers inside the union nuts so when you get the new one make sure you get 2 new ones with it,,,,,,,,, That thing is a piece of cake,,,,,

180 sound right, but I would have thought 140 labor and 40 part. That seems to be the ratio when I have something done.

Norman,

The older style back folw had large nuts, which it look like that 's what you have . The newer style will have much smaller nuts.
So what you will have to do is remove(un screw) the end pieces and use all parts from the new one. Not real hard.

Shut off power to boiler
shut off feed valve to boiler
close any valves to the radiators
drain pressure off bolier, watch pressure guage should only be about a couple gallons.
un do unions and replace valve.

be careful it will have a arrow with flow direction.


If you have any problems give me a call


Jeff

Sounds like a personal problem to me :hihi:

I think 140 for that part is kinda high, you should be able to follow Jeffs directions and do it yourself, or pay jeff to do it. it is kinda far for me to drive for 40 bucks. it will cost that in gas

Thanks Jeff.If I have issues I'll give you call.

What's the best place to buy?Plumber's Supply in Fall Riv I assume?

yeah , there or supply new england

Mission successful.$54 for the part and 0 for labor and a 1/2 hour of my time.

I can't believe Santoro oil really wanted $184 to do this.What a racket.

Good for you...:kewl:

Santoro Oil haha that guy is a scumbag

They mark up the parts + labor, but everyone has a right to earn a living I guess. I did a mixing valve once(a distant uncle of mine was a plumber by trade/retired, and he stood by my side the whole time), saved over $300 just on the parts alone. Honest days work, always pays off.

And Santoro owns all the local oil biz now.$184 vs. $54...its a no-brainer.What about the old lady or the disabled guy who can't do the work,that's what bothers me.

All I can say is its great knowing people in the trades.Knowing Jeff through work and Bob through the site has been invaluable when I have
plumbing issues.

:cheers:

Costs money to put a truck on the road, carry commercial insurance, pay beni's etc.... I can sympathise with that, but if you can do it yourself and save thats cool.

Basswipe
 

Way to go!

We had a problem with out sewage pipe, with tree roots clogging it every couple of years. After the second bout with cellar backup, we called a local "rooter" service. Cast $175.00, and we were told that it'll happen again because of the tenacity of the tree roots looking for water.
We bought our own motorized drain snake, the same kind the service used, and now it's aleady paid for itself.

As for home repairs, I love watching the "This Old House" shows on PBS. (not the jerky Bob Villa ones, but the recent ones.)
They have a "do it yourself" segment where they show homeowners how to do their own repairs.
I bet if plumbers, painters, carpenters and landscapers watched this show, they might get upset knowing that the general public was being instructed in their own homes on how to do what these "professionals" would be paid to do.

I like watching the shows because they are informative and they keep it simple to understand.

Jeff,

Consultation fee is right HERE!!!!!!!

Thanks bro.Seriously.

I thought you would get a kick out of that.

:laughs: