I've got hot water but no heating - possible boiler issue?
Hi folks, I'm sure you've seen a million versions of my questions already, so here's one more. :# In short, I have very little to no heating despite my thermostat being turned way up. I turned on the...
View Articlepart 1 lochinvar knight vs combi / part 2 reliable brand
Hello. Attempting to take the plunge on a high efficiency boiler for a 1750 sq ft house. There seems to be little info on the web other than this forum website (which is very helpful to exist by the...
View ArticleNavien NPE-180 keeps needing to be reset
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read this and possibly helping me find a solution. I have a Navien 180 combi boiler that randomly turns itself off numerous times a day when the temperature...
View ArticleLennox cold collector box gasket
I am looking for a cold collector box gasket for a Lennox g32q3-75-2 furnace. I can't seem to find a parts diagram for it. Also, why does a little foam gasket cost $30? I just need the part number,...
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How good is U.S.A.V radiator air valve? Is it ok to adjust heat by knob?
My plumber came by last week to replace all my radiator valves by a brand called U.S.A.V. The model number is A850. Has anyone ever heard of this brand? I couldn’t find anything online. So far there...
View ArticleNew Rinnai Install
Customer purchased a Rinnai i150SN LP , Installed and pressure tested in an unheated garage. Job has been postponed and Boiler will not be fired until spring. Is it ok to leave installed in garage,?...
View ArticleBeckett CG4 Natural Gas Lockout with Retrial Only in Morning
Good morning everyone, I am writing in regards to a peculiar issue I'm encountering with a Beckett CG4 conversion burner that was installed over a month ago in an oil-fired water heater for house...
View ArticleCondensing Boiler in a Brownstone -- Can I Vent Basement To Roof?
I have a 3000sq ft 4-story brownstone, need to replace 175Kbtu gas water boiler (cast iron radiators). Want to go high efficiency but my contractor is saying these need to be vented on very short runs...
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Efficiency of the condensing boiler...
After going though an extensive evaluation for replacing my old boiler, took me two moth, it has been replaced over a month ego. The first full month of energy utilization for my new boiler, Viessmann...
View ArticleCartridge Circulator pump question
How do you know that when the cart rage needs to be replaced? Pump is making a slight sloshing sound even after purging the zones. No rattling sounds or loud buzzing on the pump. It appears to be...
View ArticleLighting old American gas boiler
We have an old American standard gas boiler. Model G25 fpb, series Gbr J5. I’m reading the directions but cannot find the “B” valve. Even the “A” valve is already in the OFF position and doesn’t want...
View ArticleHow to troubleshoot ecm motor
I ran across a ecm motor today that gave me the flux. If you ran across this motor what will be your steps to troubleshoot it.
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Maintenance of Infrared Burners
I have a grill with an IR burner and some critter somewhere between a chipmunk and squirrel made its home in it. It was all full of pieces of grass. The IR burner had a cover over it which is provided...
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Burnham Gas Boiler Leaking Water?!
Hello all! I'm going to call an HVAC technician (or should I call a plumber) to take a look at my boiler which started to leak heavily today. Is there anything I can do in the short term to stop the...
View ArticleWM97+ No High fire or modulation
Hi all We have a green house that's heated with a Wiel McClain 97+ It's cold and windy here in the Berkshires and the boiler should be making high fire. It's got a target of 190 but a supply of about...
View Article"Pick your installer carefully!" - Toronto
First off, this is a fantastic forum! - thank you to everyone who contributes! One of the many things I've learnt through reading the posts is that "the installer is more important than the make of...
View ArticleL8148E Troubleshooting Help
I have a Honeywell L8148E aqua stat that was just recently replaced. I currently am not getting power out of the T and TV when trying to pull heat. When the unit is on and plugged in at lowest setting...
View ArticleBurnham P-204 Boiler Roll out Switch
I've got a Burnham P-204 Boiler from 1987, and I can not for the life of me locate the Roll out Switch. Where is that located on this boiler?
View ArticleTime for cleaning of HTP modcon
So its year 3, and based on my water here, i need to flush the HX on my modcon boiler.. Im getting different opinions on what to use. Seems like White vinegar should do the job. Run it though it for an...
View ArticleLighting a Coleman 25A floor furnace
A neighbor asked me to light her furnace. I used to have floor furnaces 50 years ago so I figured I could help. It turned out to be much larger than mine (49,000 BTU)and lights differently. I'm not...
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