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Everyone. I wanted to say thanks for the input! I replaced the AVC today. I got it loose with boiling hot water on a rag around the AVC and a 3' pipe wrench :) The old one is ready for a good CLR bath :)

I picked up some high capacity channel lock pliers and still couldn't get it to budge. Had to have someone hold the tank while I heaved on it.

My bench vice only has a capacity of 2 - 3/4", which is too small. Even if I did have more capacity, I'm not sure how I'd get leverage to move the bench vice.

I'm trying to grip onto the dark grey part shown in the picture in the first post. It's the top of the AVC that unscrews from the tank. It has a 3" distance from flat side to flat side, which is why my wrench has a 3" capacity.

I've picked up a replacement AVC Model # CH11177 (cost $113 CDN with tax) and am in the middle of trying to replace it. I can't get the existing AVC to budge. I'm using a slip & lock nut wrench with a 3" capacity, but not having any luck getting it to move. Anyone have any tips to loosen it...

If I have about 1L of water per week coming out of the AVC, do you suspect I need to replace the AVC or just clean it?

Thanks everyone for the replies! I can upload a pic of our setup if that would help. The micronizer device (plumber called it a massey injector) has good suction. Here are a few more questions: Thanks for the insight and input! We're happy with the water pressure. With the current 30/60...

Correct, the blow down valve had been opened and water had finished running out. He checked the air pressure on top of the tank and it read zero, so he thought the bladder had a rip in it. He said there was still water in the tank and so they used an air compressor to inject air into the top...

First time posting here, so go easy on a newbie :) Had a plumber in to replace a leaking pressure water switch. (something I'll do myself next time). He told us the bladder in our tank is busted and we need to replace the tank. He pushed air in the top of tank to clear out any sludge and...