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Re: How convoluted can it be?
Start the venting low enough to just go under the beam. Or move the boiler to a better location for venting.
Re: New Boiler/Size & Pipework
put flat/rough/low reflectivity tape where you want to take temp readings. Black duct tape or grip tape are ideal. Heat transfers through them and you can get a good reading.
Matte finish black paint also works
TKPK
Re: Hoffman 75 failing?
Even I have had 2 Gortons be failed on arrival and I've only ever bought 4. But supplyhouse will replace it no problem. It can happen to any manufacturer, but it does seem to happen to Gorton a lot, don't know why.
Re: Staple-Up PEX in an unconditioned cellar
I would recommend this article on how to insulate crawlspaces:
It may turn out that the best way is to insulate the walls of the cellar and crawl space with spray foam. This article shows how:
Re: Honeywell L404F1060 Pressuretrol Controller Shutting Down Boiler: Help Needed
Probably a commercial building, the manual reset secondary pressuretrol is usually required in commercial buildings. Check that the pigtail to the operating pressuretrol is clean. Pictures? Is the operating and safety control on separate pigtails or other water seals?
mattmia2
Re: Having a Hissy on this steam system
That's a seriously high pressure for a steam system. Something else is very wrong with it.
LRCCBJ
Re: Weil McLain Cga Gold flame error
Yes, typically the Red colored wire is connected to the 'R' terminal, often it does not matter, but it maintains uniformity. In your case with zone valves and NEST thermostats, the wire orientation may be an issue and it all should be review, especially if the boiler works correctly with jumpers as temporary thermostat substitutes.
109A_5
Re: Ice cold fuel - like bad as I’ve ever seen - pics attached
Takes a different and tougher mindset to live in that sort of climate. I love it!