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Re: Triangle tube ignition upgrade kit
PTRKIT301
they did a recall quite a few years ago now. There were issues with delayed ignition with the old design. Honeywell had altered the ignition parameters on the board without telling anyone. the updated ignition kit should include the new igniter, transformer, control board, and usually either a vent pipe piece for in the cabinet and sometimes a burner plate and insulation depending on the model. you will still need to do the conversion to LP. it is possible that this boiler is under the new recall they announced I would check with TT before anything else in case you can get the parts or work done for free.
GGross
Re: Piped wrong
Count on a complete new Steam header.$$$$$....you're inheriting THEIR problem. Bring it up to YOUR standards because YOU will be married to this once the first wrench 🔧 touches THEIR pipes. Mad Dog
Re: Towel warmer radiator?
That radiator is tall enough to BE the towel warmer. I use mine that way.
Re: Delay of boiler firing?
I usually put a strap-on aquastat on the outdoor boiler supply line and use it to interrupt the call to the gas boiler. As long as it senses that the outdoor boiler is hot, the gas won't fire. You may need a switching relay as well if you don't already have one- the gas boiler would not run the pump(s) without a thermostat call.
GroundUp
Re: Piped wrong
This looks like the installer of that boiler just copied the piping arrangement of the old coal boiler that was removed. Left riser to one main and the Right riser to the other main. And that may actually work for many years. I guessing without the equalizer, there is a check valve on the wet return somewhere.
But since you posted this in Chimneys and Flues, the first thing I looked at was the water heater and the gas boiler venting connection to the chimney. That looks fine too.
So they want a price for an replacement boiler without allowing you to calculate the radiation EDR? I would answer that TEXT with " A lot " but that could change when I do some calculations after the onsite inspection. Then it could change to "Reasonable". Let me know how you want me to proceed.
Re: heat pump manufacturers
Every compressor has a safe playing field. Installing guardrails (pressure switches) is a good thing. They are relatively trouble free and frequently alert to an issue before equipment damage occurs. They also protect the consumer from knuckleheads who fix every problem with a Freon jug.
That being said; I have no problem installing a straight AC without pressure switches on a tight budget.
I think the most insane thing a lot of manufacturers are doing, is using R454B when R32 is a readily availible option. The insanity blows my mind actually. 454B is a blend with a substantial glide. R32 is a straight blend and more efficient.
Re: Delay of boiler firing?
normally you'd pipe both boilers primary-secondary so the firing boiler would not heat the non-firing boiler.
mattmia2
Re: Delay of boiler firing?
This would work, but…
it strictly time. It doesn't know what the load is. It would be nice to work off temperature. Can you explain or show the wiring?
HVACNUT
Re: Delay of boiler firing?
Used oil, but if it's fuel oil or used oil, it's the same Beckett controls and gun so it doesn't matter.
The used oil works a bit different, but it's not important to this discussion.
nate379