How are my gas appliances working?
I am considering adding an outdoor gas fire pit so I've started to read up on what it would take to make this happen. I have many gas consuming appliances in my home so I was hoping my supply would be...
View ArticleLaars tridicator
JVT125, anybody know if they use a 1/4" or 1/2" thread on their tridicator? Laars part #A0000100. TIA
View ArticleConverting to Gas - Need expert advice on 2 (so far) parts
1. Forced hot air furnace, 2550 sq ft colonial in CT. Two zone heating (EWC controls) was installed when house was built in 1992. I'm getting multiple quotes and the 2nd guy says I should replace the...
View ArticleWeil-Mclain Gas boiler insertion repair kit
What has been done to prevent the screws in this kit from breaking again due to the intense heat from boiler? I own WM Ultra Gas Boiler. In November 2014 the bolts on cone broke off a second time when...
View ArticleDraft
Hello All,I know I'm missing something here, having a brain lockCustomer called with a spill switch that was tripped, they reset and I went out to take a look.140,000 btu boiler and 40,000 btu water...
View ArticleFlu gas condensate
Recently installed 5 in chimney liner that's venting 60,000 btu furnace and 40,000 hot water tank Condensation is forming inside of liner and dripping into furnace should I insulate flu liner ?
View ArticleCast Iron boiler/Monoflo setup changing to Primary/Secondary ECM and...
Hello, I've been ready A LOT of threads that touch many of these topics and I must say this is a wealth of knowledge - THANKS! However, I am still left thinking - am I doing the right thing? So...
View ArticleThoughts on Navien NCB 240
I was hoping to get some perspective on the performance of the Navien NCB 240 system. I am a homeowner in Massachusetts looking to replace an old Hydrotherm gas boiler and standalone hot water tank....
View ArticleFlue liner question
Is there a problem using an aluminum liner in a tile lined masonry chimney to vent a gas water heater only? The chimney used to vent an oil furnace and gas water heater. The homeowner was told the...
View ArticleHTP Pioneer
Any of you guys have experience with HTP Pioneer boilers. I'd like to know your thoughts on the product. Thanks
View ArticleVenting Installer Question - Can I Use One Trade?
We will be replacing our existing over sized boiler with a new higher efficiency boiler and want to reuse out existing chimney flue to vent the exhaust. Since the new boiler will produce lower exhaust...
View ArticleEmbassy Industries Onex Boiler FILL issue
I have an Embassy industries Onex Boiler and the screen says FILL. i cant seem to get the boiler started. the psi is correct and the boiler is filled with water.
View ArticlePower back-up for electronic ignition on a boiler?
When we lost electricity last winter during a severe snow/wind storm, the electronic ignition on our gas boiler (Burnham) would not work. We ended up with frozen pipes due to loss of heat. I contacted...
View ArticleHelp please...Brand new boiler with auto-feeder not working...
I've had the techs over 4 times to fix this and they said they tweaked the maximum setting to allow water to flow back into the boiler but it's still not working. The water is returning after the...
View ArticleWM series 2 Ultra 155 b-25 error code
Ultra 155, TekMar controls, 8 years in service, b 25 error code, outlet temp rise too fast: Boiler pump, Taco 0014-F1, has 125v at junction box but I cannot tell if water is circulating. Everything...
View ArticleWeil-McLain draft hood- what part #??
Hey all, gas company did their occasional inspection at mom's house and shut 'er down since the boiler didn't have a draft hood. (long story, but it's possible that a ripoff "chimney cleaning" company...
View ArticleEmbassy ONEX
I know I got all the heating pros out there and you're the guys that know your stuff! Can I get some opinions on the Embassy ONEX boiler? Anyone install one and what are your likes and dislikes about...
View Articleare rads with TRVs advisable with modcon
Quick question. I will install a gas modcon with 7 cast iron rads throughout the house this year (replacing old electric baseboard heating system) and was wondering, is it advisable to equip the rads...
View Articlecreating a real reverse return system
I will be installing modcon hydronic heating system with 7 cast iron rads supplied/returned via manifolds. I just read up on reverse return, but was wondering, if the supply/return manifolds are...
View ArticleOnhand spares for mod-con....
This summer we will be updating our 1960’s CI boiler with a HTP UFT-80W mod con.The old boiler used very common parts carried by pretty much every burner tech on his truck and always in stock in at...
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