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British Gas Combi boiler install.
I thought you guys may enjoy a wee look at a standard install here in Scotland. My day job is New Build Housing Plumbing, Heating & Gas.
View ArticleHigh efficiency
High eff. 94 afue direct vent hot water gas heater in an unheated crawlspace? Pa zone 4 sometimes 5 lol
View ArticleDo I need a permit when converting from oil heat to gas In NYC?
I am considering switching from oil heating to gas heating . I already have a gas line coming into the house used for the stove . Do I need a permit in order to switch out the heating and hot water...
View ArticleIn NYC, Replace Indirect tank or switch to Tankless
Currently, we have an indirect water heater. Apparently the coil cracked and we have too much pressure. So we need to replace the water tank....
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Hot water system piping
So i have customer that would like to convert his 1 zone system to a 2 zone. The system has 14 cast iron radiators 7 on each floor with the feed and return going into the basement. My tought was...
View ArticleFrustrated plumber GV-6 keeps dropping flame
Have a GV-6 series 2 that keeps dropping flame signal and locking out, runs great for 2-3 cycles then drops flame signal, I’m on 3rd igniter, ohm reading on igniter is 48.8, I have cleaned the burner,...
View ArticleConcentric Vent modification.
Wondering how I can achieve greater height off roof with my concentric vent for my Modcon boiler. its currently 14in from roof to bottom of rain cap where intake air goes in. My boiler manual states I...
View ArticleAdvice needed: Twin Boiler Gravity Conversion Heating System W/indirect Water...
First of all; Thank you, Dan, for "Pumping away", "Primary and secondary Pumping", and your fabulous article online about gravity heating. My 1909 system originally used the dining room radiator as the...
View ArticleBosch Greenstar Combi 151 not able to keep up
I got a bosch combi unit installed last year. I am having some trouble with it. It is not able to keep up on a cold day. I am wondering if it is related to any of the settings not set correctly. I...
View ArticleWhere can I buy used recessed radiator covers in Central to Northern NJ?
I purchased a condo unit, however some of the recessed radiators are missing covers. Does anyone know of where I can purchase them short of going directly to a metal fabricator to create them? I have...
View ArticleSizing For New Propane Boiler
Hello, My wife and I are considering replacing an older oil-fired boiler with one using propane (no natural gas where we live in Maine). I used a Weil-McLain worksheet to compute the heat loss for our...
View ArticleBest 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?
View ArticleViessmann and Matching Stainless to PP vent piping
I have a 10 year Vitodens condensing boiler system I installed 12 years ago. The boilers are WB2A 15-60 units. I had to go with a 2 pipe vent system and used Fas-n-seal stainless steel venting. After...
View ArticleNew Hydro Air HVAC
I recently had a new Hydro air heating system installed: 2 - Bosch AHU50 Air Handlers (Zone 1 - main floor / Zone 2 - basement) 65K BTU 1000CFM 1 Bosch Greenstar 151 Combi boiler / hot water unit 97%...
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New Boiler: Advice (Natural Draft, Condensing, or Keep Old One?)
Hey everyone, thanks for having me on the forums here in advance. I know there are a TON of people on here who are seasoned pros with tons of great knowledge :) A little bit about me, I've been a...
View ArticleSteam furnace
i have an issue ..i have a new Williamson steam furnace 3 years a go i did connect a new one pipe radiator hooked to the main, the i tested the same day and the furnace was good the pipe start heating...
View ArticleCan I replace masonry chimney at roofline?
The chimney that my boiler vents into is deteriorating and I am debating what to do. There appears to be a few different factors working together to destroy this chimney, from the inside and from the...
View ArticleI would like to know what is your advice with these units.
Armstrong A97MV or the temp star Ion 98 gas furnace. What company is harder to deal with under a warranty repair I want to stay away from them and of these units is their any week points that you know...
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Water bath for gas valve bleed?
Getting ready to put my GB142 through its startup procedure. Steps to bleed gas valve are calling for a water bath. Can someone please explain? Excerpt attached. Thank you.
View ArticleHeat loss calc: basement infiltration?
Folks As part of my GB142 repair / replace adventure, I'm doing a heat loss calc for the premises ... first for the entire house, then per room. Chapter 2 of Siegenthaler's "Modern Hydronic ..." is my...
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