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Old Boiler

I have aboiler dated around 1930'S

The model is SRM-60111

THE IMPUT IS 150,000/OUTPUT 120,000 BT

When the system calls for heat it begins to shake the pipes.

I am not sure how to properly troubleshoot the system.

Thank you for your reponse.

Comments

  • billtwocase
    billtwocase Member Posts: 2,385
    you either

    have a lot of air, excessive temp, faulty extrol tank, or an old B&G with a broken coupling. Could be anything. Pics might help
  • Aaron_in_Maine
    Aaron_in_Maine Member Posts: 315
    Replace

    1930's replace it.
    Aaron Hamilton Heating
    ahheating@ yahoo.com
    (207)229-7717
  • Plumber_52
    Plumber_52 Member Posts: 7
    Old boiler

    Thank you for your response.

    I also spoke with our local supplier and am going to do a Furnox cleaning conditioning and silencing treatment and parts. To start.

    Thanks again !
  • Plumber_52
    Plumber_52 Member Posts: 7
    Old boiler

    Thank you for your response.

    I also spoke with our local supplier and am going to do a Furnox cleaning conditioning and silencing treatment and parts. To start.

    Thanks again !
  • Plumber_52
    Plumber_52 Member Posts: 7
    Old boiler

    Thank you for your response.

    I also spoke with our local supplier and am going to do a Furnox cleaning conditioning and silencing treatment and parts. To start.

    Thanks again !
  • Plumber_52
    Plumber_52 Member Posts: 7
    Old boiler

    Thank you for your response.

    I also spoke with our local supplier and am going to do a Furnox cleaning conditioning and silencing treatment and parts. To start.

    Thanks again !
  • Plumber_52
    Plumber_52 Member Posts: 7
    Old boiler

    Thank you for your response.

    I also spoke with our local supplier and am going to do a Furnox cleaning conditioning and silencing treatment and parts. To start.

    Thanks again !
  • Cleanliness next to godliness?

    I am sure that cleaning the boiler is good when it has become dirty, but how did it become so dirty? I am assuming this is a hot water system, and the problem may be more than dirt inside.

    Is the aquastat allowing the temperature to shoot up out of control? Is the system pressure so low as to allow some boiling to take place, with an elevated temperature?

    There are some informative books in the shop here which will enable you to diagnose and repair this problem before the snow flies.--NBC
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