Best combo bbhw and radiant boiler?
Looking to move 1/2 of the house in a retrofit 3200 SF with part baseboard hot water (existing) and part radiant 1500 feet or so radiant. Boiler recommendations for this application?
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Electrical wiring of emergency shut off switches
When I had my gas boiler replaced in 2016, the 110 VAC single pole switch that supplies power to the furnace was malfunctioning. Probably because it was 36 years old and in a damp and dusty utility...
View ArticleNew boiler in 1940s house? Save $$$?
Hi, two years ago my husband and I bought a detached house in the Bronx in New York. It is 2 levels plus a finished basement, unfinished attic. The house was built in 1945 I think. Since we've moved...
View ArticleBuderus GB142-30 corrosion Problems
I installed a Buderus GB142 about six years ago. It ran perfectly for the first two years and then the problems started. Long story short (as possible) I first had problems with the heat exchanger...
View ArticleCombi's
I have heard that the combi is not the best idea for baseboard heating systems as running the temps in the boiler over condensing temperature compromises the savings the customer expected and paid for....
View ArticleLarge leak from backflow preventer on gas water heating system
I have a gas fired baseboard hot water 2 zone system. Moved into this home a year ago had no issues during the heating season. Today I was installing floors in one of the bedrooms and may have nudged...
View ArticleRinnai r53 control display out
Heyo! Just bought a house and the rinnai r53 is not coming on. No control display no hot water.no ignition... nothing. I have power coming in and the fuses are good. Surge protector is good and...
View ArticleCause of Peerless MI-03 Lockouts
New Peerless MI-03 Boiler installed four months ago. Had two lockouts, one two months ago, the other a week ago. First thought in May was defective damper; not the case. Hitting re-set button solved it...
View ArticleConcentric venting for a 96%er.
Hello gas gurus. Stepping outside my knowledge with venting for a 96% gas furnace (for one of my investment properties I'm rehabbing and having a relative live in). My only option is to go thru the...
View ArticleConverting Steam to Gas
I have steam oil heat and I'm interested in changing to gas. I had a few contractors over and they gave me a couple of options. One was to replace my oil fired boiler with a gas fired steam boiler....
View ArticleHelp with gas line size with reducing diameter pipes
I have a condo that has a gas hot water heater (part of a hydronic heating system) as the sole gas appliance in it. The water heater is a 50 gallon 65,000 BTU model that I'd like to replace. The gas...
View ArticleDry side boiler cleaner
What is your go to choice for cleaning the burner side of the stainless steel heat exchangers? The owners manual state water and air. But that is not cutting it on the older units such as the Triangle...
View ArticleGas boiler, water heater and old black Iron pipe to Modern Modern Hydroponic....
I am in the process of remodeling my basement. I have everything opened up and notice old black pipes. I would like anyone to point me in the direction where i can find Modern Hydronic Heating...
View ArticlePumping Away Question
I have a hot water heating system with 3 zones: domestic hot water with a dedicated pump to an indirect HWH, and two heating loop circuits off a second pump. If I add a loss loss header with a 3rd pump...
View ArticleShould I replace my 30 year old boiler?
Hey folks, I moved into my house 1 year ago. It has 3500 sq ft of heated space using baseboard radiators. There are high ceilings, many big windows, skylights, etc. Insulation is present. There is a 30...
View Articlepressure and size of expansion tank for 3rd floor apartment (boiler 50k btu...
everywhere are different suggestions for size and pressure of expansion tank for apartment located on 3rd floor,baseboard finned heaters,50k btu gas boiler located in basement.Currently installed # 30...
View ArticleBest Practice to unclog fuel lines
Hi All, I am currently researching the standard method to unclogging fuel lines connecting heating tanks to furnaces. Is there a best practice manual or standard for how to remove the clog? If not,...
View Articleoil vs. propane vs. combi boiler
We downsized to a modular ranch, 1500 ft, last winter. Oil furnace is 27 years old, and working, however, we are looking at replacement. We also need a new chimney, water heater if we stay with oil. 3...
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Help Diagnosing Several Radiators that are not Heating
Hi, I live in an old house (built around 1936) that was vacant for several years (2005 - 2014). It is heated with a gas boiler (bought in 2014), and a combination of cast iron convectors, traditional...
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