Understanding flowmeter and 3 way solenoid in HX machine- Solved! - Page 3

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#21: Post by nirdvorai (original poster) »

Yes, mine got a cup to drain the steam boiler.

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#22: Post by nirdvorai (original poster) »

Update:

Look what I found inside the flowmeter inline tube:





Now I'm guessing the inline shouldn't be that blocked, right?
So I put it 20 min. in hot descale solution and try to brake the green clog, but no lack..

any suggestions?

Niro

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#23: Post by yakster »

What happens if you try and remove it with a dental pick, a dissecting needle, or some wire? Is it a straight shot to the exit of that port?
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#24: Post by nirdvorai (original poster) replying to yakster »

Chris,

it seems like a straight shot to the exit of the port. I also try to push it from the inlet hole. it stack very hard and dry.
I've tried with a small needle, but my next step will be dissecting needle or some dental needle.

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niro

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#25: Post by JRising »

You could carefully use a drill bit smaller than the diameter of the inlet. Try not to damage the inlet because maintaining laminar flow into the port (As well as maintaining the size of the jet if one is inserted) is important for the flowmeter's function.

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#26: Post by nirdvorai (original poster) replying to JRising »

I think for the first step I will use a dental kit
(I order this from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078R ... =UTF8&th=1).

But I will consider the thin drill option as well.

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#27: Post by nirdvorai (original poster) »

Solved!

I put the flowmeter in a mild descale solution for couple of hours, and then with a very thin metal pin I pushed the clog out.

Thank you guys for the help and information :)

Niro


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