The methods for repairing broken or leaking solar water pipes are as follows:
Tools/Materials: Four Seasons Mugefeixiang solar water heater and new water pipes.
1. First, drain the water from the solar water heater pipe.
2. Next, wearing gloves, find the cracked water line and break the rubber ring that connects it to the water tank.
3. After buckling the rubber ring, the tube can be removed.
4. After removing the cracked pipe and installing the new pipe, you should first apply a little dishwashing liquid to the installation part of the pipe to lubricate the installation.
5. Then aim for the hole at the top of the water, gently rotate and push up.
6. Push it forward about 6 inches, aim down, rotate it slightly, and remove it.
7. Slowly insert it into the bottom. As shown inIn the picture below, the new water line has been successfully replaced.
How to repair solar water heater pipes
The pipe needs to be replaced, but before replacement, the solar hot water pipe must be removed and l solar system water The magnetic water pipe needs to be emptied. Then remove the rubber ring connecting the vacuum tube and the water tank. If it is too tight, you can soften it with hot water first, then hold the vacuum tube and twist it left and right to remove it. , and finally replace it with a new tube.
Causes of broken water pipes of solar water heaters:
1. There is no water in the water tank and the vacuum tube temperature is high. very high during the day. If water is added under these conditions, a pipe explosion will occur due to too large a temperature difference.
2. There is not much water in the tubeempty, because the temperature is too high. After water is boiled, the steam condenses into water when it encounters cold air as it reaches the mouth of the tube. . This will release a lot of heat, i.e. the vacuum tube could explode due to overheating, but this is generally rare.
The solar water heater is a device that uses solar energy to heat water. The pipe is an important part of it. Once the pipe breaks or ages, it will no longer function properly. Here are the steps to repair the solar water heater pipe:
Step 1: Turn off the water source and power supply
Before repairing, you must first turn off the water source. and the power supply to the solar water heater to avoid any danger.
Step 2: Drain the water tank
Drain the water completely from the tank so you can replace or repair the pipes.
Step 3: Locate the locationdamaged pipe
Check the position of the pipe and find the damaged location.
Step 4: Cut the damaged pipe
Use a paper cutter or copper pipe cutter to cut the damaged pipe and remove it from the joint.
Step 5: Clean the joint
After removing the pipe, clean the inside and outside of the joint with warm water and soap to ensure that the joint surface is clean and free. impurities.
Step 6: Measure the size of the new pipe
Use a copper pipe cutter to cut the new pipe to the correct length and match the fittings. Remember, place the new pipe in its original position and tighten it with copper ferrules to ensure a snug fit.
Step 7: Reinstall the pipe
Align the pipe with the joint and gradually push it in, using a copper ferrule to secure the new pipe to the joint.
Step 8: Tighten the hose
Use pliers to tighten the pipe at the joint and make sure the hoop is tight.
Step 9: Clean again
Wash the inside and outside of the connector again with warm water and soap to make sure it is clean and free of impurities.
Step 10: Test
Reconnect the water hose and power supply, turn on the water source and power switch, and check that the heater solar water has returned to normal operation.
The steps above are detailed for repairing the pipes of a solar water heater. If you are concerned that you are not qualified, please consult a professional maintenance company.