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Wrightsoft heat loss question (Getting ready for gas in CT)
I posted this at the end of my original long thread, but thought it might merit starting a new one to get some quick feedback. Sorry for the duplication. (Original thread)For those of you who don't...
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Peerless EC/ECT Boiler - Coil and Gass
Under emergency situations last year had installed a Peerless EC/ECT-06-W/S boiler.1. Am looking to convert to gas (tanks are going, constant prob w/ the oil, ...) and understand that there are...
View ArticleWater radiators with ibc condensing boiler?
i heard you need at least over 180 fahrenheit for steam, otherwise the radiators fill with water.i keep getting alot of offers for condenser boilers with modulation. But my radiators use wateri dont...
View Articleboiler sizing dilemma
getting conflicting recommendations for boiler replacement size - would like other opinions at this point. this is for CI chimney vented standard efficiency hot water boiler with 40 gallon indirect DHW...
View ArticleJotul gas fireplace, blower keeps cycling on/off
I have a Jotul gas fireplace. I had it off for the summer. I lit the pilot light last week. For some reason the blower (controlled by a Snap disc thermostat), keeps cycling on 5 min / off maybe 20....
View ArticleDraining and refilling baseboard system without bleeder valve
I need to remove a small portion of baseboard to accommodate a home improvement. The problem I'm facing is that my system doesn't have bleeder valves at the baseboards. One I'm done I'm not quite...
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Replacing draft vent into chimney
I had my boiler serviced a few years ago and the tech examined the exhaust and interior of the chimney. When he put it back together he used some chunks of the old concrete and slathered furnace cement...
View ArticlePolaris Water Heater - Fluctuating Hot and Cold
I have a 15yr old Polaris 30gallon High Efficiency Gas Water heater - been a great unit maybe replaced the ignitor five times and the ignition controller once. This morning I notice I had a bit of cold...
View Articlebest system for new construction
Hello ,just stumbled across this site and have a question , what would be the recommended system for new house 2 story 4300 sq ft conditioned space , was thinking 4 zones , will have r42 2 nd floor...
View ArticleMunchkin Boiler leak
I have an 8 year old Munchkin 80M that has sprung a very slow leak from under the front of the combustion chamber but not coming from the seal on the front cover. If this is from a hole in the boiler...
View ArticleReplace old style gas valve
I have a slow leak in an old style grease packed gas valve. I've read it is best to replace this with a ball valve but I haven't found any replacements with a tap and valve for the pilot. Any advice on...
View ArticleLP gas pressure drop
Installing a Combi boiler in a home today. Fire up the unit and gas pressure is @ 11.1 in wc.Goes into high fire and it drops to 8.5" wc.I don't do a huge amount of LP work but that sounds excessive?
View ArticleInstalling a vent free 30,000BTU propane wall heater. Supply line through...
Hello, I'm installing a wall mounted vent free 30,000BTU propane heater. I need to install the supply line directly through the exterior wall underneath the heater to the outside. The propane company...
View Articlepopping & crackling noise (scale buildup?)
Does anyone in northern/central NJ know how to remove scale buildup from the bottom of a residential steam boiler (gas - mfg. Crown, model BSI103)? The crackling noise at startup was never there...
View ArticleHere's an interesting one , Gas Main
I've been doing this a long time, never seen this. Tim, what do you think of the standing pressure gauge?
View ArticleUtica boiler ignition problem!
I purchased a Utica series MGB75 last heating season,from a local plumbing and heating contractor. My problem is that when the boiler lights there is usually a delay from the time the ignitor comes on...
View ArticleBoiler isn't heating regularly
Hey all, Got a call from mom last night. Her downstairs tenant is a peice of work and complains that he isn't getting heat. Might be BS, not sure. I'll get more info and pics but tenant is on his own...
View ArticleZone valves and shutoffs and boiler drain valve placement
Hello, I ihave a hot water boiler with two zones. I recently am replacing the boiler with a new one. I was wondering what the proper placement for the boiler drain valves and ball valves are...
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