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Re: Warm Start Boiler Summer Leak
Thanks that makes sense! I can turn it off for a week and see what happens - I guess that would eliminate the condensation possibility and narrow it down if I do indeed have a leak.
Re: Warm Start Boiler Summer Leak
the rubber gaskets over time get used to the temp they are working at and as they age, they lose resiliency. You upped the temp, and it stopped leaking.
If you can get a new block under warranty that is a good deal. If you can continue to use the old block and get the new one that is a better deal. I doubt they want it back but they probably have some type of verification system but I would look into that.
Chances are at 130 you will run that block for quite a while
Re: leaking return line
True… black pipe will rust out faster than copper will corrode, but unless there is some odd circumstance — such as loose weathered mortar falling on it — you should be able to get a century or so out of it.
Re: leaking return line
Do you want to pay to do this twice? Repipe in copper or steel only. The person that suggested CPVC should know better. Mad Dog
Re: I'm getting solar panels. I'll let you know how it goes in this discussion thread.
With a little effort we can turn it………..
ChrisJ
Re: leaking return line
Copper or black pipe. You've been told and it has been explained. If you want to use plastic, you might as well use garden hose. That will be cheap and last a few years too.
Black is cheaper than copper, but with the cost of fittings and labor will be more expensive. Black pipe will last 75 years; copper maybe 75 - 100.
Most residential customers care more about their counter tops than their heating system. A conscientious pre-purchase inspection might have netted a handsome credit for the leaky returns. If it was missed b y the "inspector," you may have some recourse.
Plastic pipe will fall apart quickly and get you or your plumber called a hack.
Re: TurboMax 30-3 or HTP Superstor Ultra-Max MSSU-45 Help!
If you buy any parts on your own, if they need warranty, then you need to deal with that
If the plumber supplies and installs all the pieces parts and labor warranty are with him.
There should be output charts for both size tanks, maybe with the larger tank you could run the boiler a bit lower temperature?
Its hard for the manufacturer or plumber to know exactly how much dhw you need or want.
I have never had a customer complain about too much hot water 🤭
hot_rod
Re: I'm getting solar panels. I'll let you know how it goes in this discussion thread.
look like bio heating oil receives a lot if federal and state tax dollars for incentives. What about those that do not heat with oil? Are they paying?
hot_rod
Re: I said "what???"
Hi, Why did they call you? Is that 15 degree delta working for them? 🤔
Yours, Larry
Re: Venting into a chimney
How many stories? Make sure you don't exceed the vent pipe length, also make sure that it is properly supported and pitched for condensate removal. You don't want the weight of 30+ feet of PVC pushing down on the horizontal connector to the boiler vent termination. That may cause the horizontal to fall or droop over time and make the pipe unable to drain to the boiler, then eventually fill up and block the exhaust.
