Cut off valve for plumping on CC 1991

[lloyd&pamela]

I am changing out the kitchen faucet. Is there a cut off valve for the plumping on a 1991 CC. I was going to pull all the panels under the sink. I do not see on in the plumbing bay.

Or do I need to drain the system? Thanks

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Lloyd,

Depending on how deep you want to get into this, it may be a good time to open all the panels up and try to figure out the plumbing. Look for the routing of the piping, but as important try to find all the shut off valves.

You never know when you have to turn the water off to a fixture so it is a good idea to find out how before you have an emergency. If there are no shut off valves, when the panels are opened up it is fairly easy to add them.

If you can't take the time before the TN rally at least you can add that to your list of things to do.

[lloyd&pamela]

I have 3 weeks to open up every panel. I am going to open all the plumbing bays today. I have a drain selinoid that is leaking and I need to pull it and clean it. I have the instructions in the cc manual for that. They say that the value can get jammed with obstruction.

I hope they have installed cut offs I did not want to have to drain the whole system unless I have to.

If any one knows were they are located it would save me some time.

The todo / buy list is 6 pages, mostly small stuff. Thanks Jon.

[JIM KELLER]

Just like in a house, remember to turn off the water heaters if you drain the system.

[truk4u]

Lloyd,

Bill Miller is your guy, he's had all that stuff apart.

Bill, are you awake?

[dalej]

Lloyd it is an easy task, you just shut the fresh water switch off and open the kitchen fauset or whatever you want to change out. Then turn on a hot/cold valve in the basement for a moment. There isn't much water above the floor level.

[lloyd&pamela]

Thanks Dale.

I want to also change out the piping around the two new water pumps with flexible hosing so can access the water filter easier for inspection and replacement. I would like to also replace the copper crimp connectors with stainless screw clamps. That will make repairs easier.

Any suggestions to the type of hosing to use. I know the hot water lines need to be heat resistant.

[dalej]

If you haven't bought the two pumps yet, go with Smart Sensor™ 5.7 Fresh Water Pump. I have used one for a year now with great results. You can clean your fresh water area up along with ditching your little pressure tank.

Call me if you want me to go thru it with you.