Thank you Mike. I called again, and your email to your tech support made
it a smooth operation. Though I was originally told that part wasn't
available separate from the unit, they agreed to send one out to me.
Thanks again,
Barry
On 10/14/2016 7:47 AM, Mike Henke wrote:
Barry,
Did you call Potter’s tech support?
We routinely, at no charge, send out parts and pieces of products that
are allowed to be field replaced.
If all you need is the 1” male threaded part of the VSR-ST, call our
tech Support at; 1-866-956-1211 and tell them you need the plastic
bushing for the VSR-ST, our part # 5180205. They should be willing to
send it at no charge.
Kind Regards,
mike
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Does anyone have a spare 1" male threaded part for the Potter VSR-ST
union? I have access to the rest of the switch, but the part needed to
screw into my pipe is missing.
I'm sure someone has run across a non-operational Potter VSR-ST and is
willing to sell me the union piece I am missing, rather than just
throw the entire switch in the trash. I wish the manufacturer would
sell parts, but they don't. I'm even willing to buy a used part, as
long as it is still in good condition. I care about functionality, not
looks. I appreciate any help anyone can offer.
On 10/12/2016 10:57 AM, rongreenman . wrote:
You'd need a hydro pump to overpressure your system but although
your switch is doing what it should as mentioned, that switch does
not have a built in time delay according to earlier reply.
Changing it to one with a time delay would solve the problem. But
why not just disconnect it. The is no requirement in 13d for an
audible alarm or monitoring.
On Wednesday, October 12, 2016, Barry Levine <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
I assume attaching a water hose to my test valve wouldn't help, as
the pressure from inside and outside would be the same. How do you
suggest I add pressure to my system?
On 10/12/2016 9:52 AM, Steele, Andrew wrote:
I've heard of contractors pumping up sprinkler systems a few
lbs over domestic supply, rather than leaving the sprinkler at
supply pressure, so there is no subsequent flow alarm after
running an Inspectors test.
For example, our City water pressure trends up in the very
late hours, then down as daytime usage increases. This is
about a five to eight pound change, sometimes it's enough to
cause systems with failed check valves and short flow
detection cycles, to alarm.
On Oct 12, 2016 8:38 AM, "Steele, Andrew"
<[email protected]>
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wrote:
Check valve failure, so that the sprinkler leg is no longer
isolated?
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Subject: Seeking false water flow alarm suggestions
I drained all the water from my pipes when I installed a new
water filter/softener system in my home. After installing the
new system, which replaced some 3/4" pipe with 1" pipe in my
home water system, I have been getting false alarms from my
Potter Electric Signal Co VS-SP flow sensor. I flushed my
sprinkler system using the drain and the test valve, yet I
believe some air pockets may still remain in my two areas of
coffered ceilings, where the sprinklers sit 1 foot above the
rest of the system. Potter recommends replacing the VS-SP with
a VSR-ST. I'd prefer not spending the money to replace the
sensor, but I'd like to hear from the professionals before I
make that decision. I'm thinking there may be other solutions,
especially since I never had any false alarms during the
previous 20+ years. Possibly I could attach saddle valves
between each of the two sprinklers in the two coffered
ceilings and bleed the air out. Unfortunately, I've never had
any long-term luck with saddle valves, as they have all become
inoperative over time. I've attached a photo of my water
system in case that might be helpful. Feel free to ask any
questions or offer any solutions. Thank you.
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