Buffer tank
Brief description.Converting from oil to gas.Upon renovation a few years ago split the second floor baseboard zone into four smaller ones, separate for each bedroom.Baseboard footage is about 50% more...
View ArticleGas water boiler: replace or no?
I have a small house in Alaska, NG, with baseboard heat from a HydroTherm boiler which is original to the house (1985). It's ticking along fine. However, I had some leaky pipes earlier this year and...
View ArticleGas water boiler: replace or no?
I have a small house in Alaska with NG. The boiler is original to the build (1985), and is a HydroTherm. It's ticking away and hasn't given me any issues. However, I had some leaky pipes and the random...
View ArticleHot water boiler size
So, I have a quick question that bugs me all the time. Whenever we do a boiler replacement, we size the boiler by doing a heat loss calculation, especially if its high efficiency. Now my question is,...
View ArticleMouse hole, gas heating pipe and insulation foam
Hi!!! We just moved and found a few gaps as well as what looks like a small mouse hole by one of our gas radiators. We wanted to try filling the holes with spray foam insulation however with one being...
View ArticleNew boiler sewage smell
We got a new boiler installed a month ago(x-2 series boiler) Every time it is on the basement stinks like sewage the company we used has no answers as to what is happening. One day after the install...
View ArticleModine HD Venting
Hey guys I need your help, I think I’m missing something on a typical scenario in my area that always passes inspection but the way I read the venting tables, it shouldn’t. Modine hd 30,45 or 60 in a...
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Drain/refill procedure?
I have a natural gas boiler with an old style bladder less expansion tank. I have made an image showing my system. I'm looking to replace: - Circulation Pump. - Zone Control Valve. - Pressure Relief...
View ArticleMunchkin Error Code F09
I have been getting an occasional error code (F09) on my Munchkin Contender gas fire boiler. When the error comes in, I have to reset the unit. Sometimes this takes 2 or 3 resets before it starts...
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Is my CH/HW fully pumped? Is it two-pipe?
Hi, I'm having problems understanding the exact configuration of the CH/HW piping in my house. In particular, I have to understand where and how to place piping for additional radiators at the upper...
View ArticleWeil McLain boiler rebuild questions
I have a Weil McLain cgi5 series 1 boiler that's 20 years old and it started leaking a couple years ago. As a long-time finish carpenter and back yard mechanic on a tight budget (cancer will do that to...
View ArticleFluctuating Boiler Pressure....
Hello all. First post here looking for some help. American Standard boiler, unsure of year but will attach pic of data plate. Boiler has operated at 16-18 psi for the last 18 years I’ve been in my...
View ArticleGas Furnace cycles when thermostat is off
Hi all hope I posted to right area, I have a 19 yr old Nordyne furnace, it is located in attic and is very well ventilated if anyone saw it they would say its brand new. Any way I had a problem with it...
View Article90+ Gas Furnace Misfiring (flames sputtering)
What would cause a 90% gas furnace to misfire? As soon as the burners ignite the flame “sputters” (misfire), blower is not running.
View ArticleThermostat for power to open and close zone valves Series 20 Wiring - Boiler...
Looking for a thermostat compatible with a power to open and close zone valves (Series 20) boiler system that I can buy in a store immediately.
View ArticleBurner flame goes out
My self ingniting gas furnace burner flames goes out when I put back on the flame inspection cover.it worked well for the past month.it wouldn't ingnite,so I took the cover off .it ran great,put the...
View ArticleDunkirk boiler
I have a older dunkirk boiler that has worked for years without any problems. This year it started acting up, it would go through the startup procedure, main valve would open and gas would flow but no...
View ArticleHeater not working? (Read)
Hello, my heater is not working, I have an ac/heating guy that is pretty good, however he is out of town for the next few months... he essentially told me some of the basics and I put them into...
View ArticleBuders H7 P12 Error
Hi, I am seeing an error of H7 P12 on my buderus boiler. I understand that this means low water pressure but I am wondering if you have any advice on how to fix this issue without calling a plumber. I...
View ArticleOdd or not?
Installing basement baseboard heat loops and used copper pipe between the end of the Pex loops and the manifold. Due to lack of space for the back to back bends on the Pex connecting to the manifold. I...
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