Low voltage circuit problem. Thermostat works, zone valve works, no call for...
But if I jump the TT in the Hydrostat the boiler fires up!? I replaced the zone valve motor, checked all the low voltage wire nut connections(also soldered them), I have 24V at the transformer, the...
View ArticleUnderstanding a gas meter tag...
Had a new 50kw NG generator being installed but first the utility co. insisted on a service upgrade. The building is a two story bar, bar w/kitchen on the first floor and small apt. on the second and...
View ArticlePressure testing of the gas piping
how Pressure testing of the gas pipings should be carried out bythe gas supply authority ?can any one introduce a source for gas boiler test?
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Oil to Gas conversion boiler - need to remove chimney
we converted our axeman anderson boiler (model #87NPO) with a Carlin Ez-Gas burner and it is currently vented through the existing chimney with a stainless liner. My issue is that there was an addition...
View ArticleReturn Air Base Height
I just had my furnace and AC replaced. New furnace is 110,000 BTU Carrier 58ctw-110. An 8 inch return air base was supposed to be installed but wrong instructions were given to the installers and they...
View ArticlePropane gas valve leaking gas at the vent
He are having an issue with a propane space heater leaking at the vent on the gas valve. The inlet calls for 11" and that's what we got. We've replaced two gas valves and two heaters. The first one was...
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How to add leak sealer?
I know I have to replace it but moved into a house not even 6 months ago and boiler started leaking recenlt. So doing this as a temporary fix. I will buy a leak sealer from home depot. Where do I put...
View ArticleProblem with gas meter?
We've just finished renovating a house (orig build 2003) that we purchased and are completing a few small details and starting to move in. We have a natural gas water heater (77,000 btu), 2 gas...
View ArticleI have a crazy boiler. It keeps on and off every 30 secs
Hi guys. I have a weil mclain wm97+ 155 boiler for my house. It is running crazy these days. It fires up for may be 10 seconds then gas stopped, and the fan keeps running for another 10 seconds then...
View ArticleAge old question updated - gas vs. electric hot water heating?
Hi, it has crossed my ming as I look to mt "older" age that PG&E in California has raised their gas rates so high (about $1.35 per therm baseline - to 10 therms, and $1.90 per therm thereafter)...
View ArticleAltitude and Deration
When derating gas appliances for altitude (6,000 to 11,000 feet) I have been under the understanding that all you need to do is follow the manufactures recommendations. Usually atmospheric appliances...
View ArticleIdeal Vogue Combi Boilers - any good?
Hi thereI’m thinking about buying an Ideal Logic vogue combi boiler, does anyone have any feedback on whether it’s a reliable boiler? Also – any ideas on the expect price? I found this website...
View Articleside-vented cast iron boilier
I’m having my boiler replaced, and I’m looking for something simple and reliable. The current boiler is a mod/con which is side-vented with Z-vent AL29-4C pipe. We have a chimney, but I’m relatively...
View ArticleMod/Con Boiler ?
I have a Burnham FCM 120 that has been in service for 8 years. I would like to know what the typical service life of the burner tube is? It has been cleaned regularly and appears to be firing properly....
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View ArticleLarge propane tank +small demand =regulator freeze?
I was talking to a local propane supplier about some troubleshooting. He said last winter he had a couple of accounts with 500+ gallon tanks with small demands which had experienced first stage...
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High CO reading on gas conversion burner.
I've worked Google pretty hard and can't seem to find a situation like mine so remembering the help I got here about ten years ago I'm back with questions.Recently the gas company installed a new meter...
View Articlegas pipe grounding
csst tubing needs a ground in many cases why does a flex connector not?
View Article90 year old National coal-oil-gas boiler numerous problems
My National boiler was installed when this house was build in the 1920's. It has served us well over the 50 years we have lived here. Until recently. My water "suddenly" became scalding hot. I thought...
View ArticleCommon venting condensing boiler & water heater
Greetings Yall,I am working on a builder's personal home that will also be entered in the Home Builder Association's beauty contest in the fall, called the Parade of Homes. The house is extremely well...
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