Leakage of solar water inlet and outlet is one of the common problems in the use of solar water heaters, which will not only affect the normal use of the water heater, but also lead to the waste of water resources. So, how should a leak in the solar inlet and outlet be repaired?
First, we need to determine the cause of the water leak. Common causes are: aging interfaces, damaged seals, broken pipes, etc. Water leaks caused by different causes require different maintenance methods.
1. Aging interfaces.
If the interface is aging and causing water leakage due to long-term use, you can try to replace the interface with a new one. When replacing the interface, you need to remove the old interface, clean the installation position, then apply some glue or silicone, and then install the new interface, and tighten it with fixing screws.
Second, the sealing ring is damaged.
The seal ring is one of the important accessories of the solar water heater, and if the seal ring is damaged, it will lead to water leakage. In this case, a new seal needs to be replaced. When replacing the sealing ring, you need to close the water inlet valve first, drain the hot water inside the solar water heater, and then remove the damaged sealing ring and install a new sealing ring.
3. Pipeline rupture.
If the leakage is caused by a ruptured pipe, the broken pipe needs to be replaced. When replacing the pipes, you need to close the water inlet valve first, drain the hot water inside the solar water heater, and then remove the broken pipes and install new pipes. When installing new pipes, it is necessary to pay attention to the joints of the pipes to apply some glue or silicone to ensure the tightness of the joints.
In addition to the above common causes of water leakage, there are some other reasons that can cause a leak in the solar inlet and outlet. For example, the solar water heater is installed at an incorrect angle, is not installed firmly, etc. For these cases, the installation angle of the solar water heater needs to be adjusted or the solar water heater needs to be reinstalled.
In conclusion, leakage of solar water inlets and outlets is a relatively common problem, but as long as you master the right maintenance methods, you can easily solve this problem. In the maintenance process, it is necessary to pay attention to safety issues to avoid accidents such as hot water scalding. At the same time, in order to avoid the occurrence of leakage problems at solar water inlets and outlets, users need to check and maintain solar water heaters regularly when using them.