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Re: 1933 Burnham Boiler - Questions and Potential Replacement
the actual input and out put will be set by how the oil burner is set up. coal boilers typically weren't fired at their full capacity for a number of reasons. it looks like that is a multi pass boiler so if all the baffles are in place and the oil conversion was done well the efficiency might not be terrible.
Re: Can you help identify my B&G boiler pump? Possible replacement? Repair parts?
As @delcrossv and @mattmia2 say, with a little oil (don't overdo it) and some attention to the motor mounts, that thing will run another century or so without problems. The coupler springs are the weakest part, and paying attention to the mounts will keep hem happy.
And the same pump is still made. Don't mess with success…
Oh and one more thing: it's within a percentage point or two of any "modern" pump in terms of efficiency.
Re: Can you help identify my B&G boiler pump? Possible replacement? Repair parts?
You might contact the B&G rep in Seattle, CHC, see if they have the motor mounts and spring coupling. They would probably have a motor that fits also, if you want to buy a spare. Replacing that entire pump with another 4 bolt type may be expensive. Or changing flanges and piping with that insulation may be a lot to get into.
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hot_rod
Re: Building a MicroStudio with my spare room.... Maybe
check your local building authority website for reference material and mandatory inspections.
What’s the purpose of a micro-studio? It may bring up additional requirements.
PC7060
Re: 1933 Burnham Boiler - Questions and Potential Replacement
You don't need to know anything about that old boiler to replace it with a new boiler. You need to find out how much equivalent direct radiation is connected to that old burnham. With that info, you can select the proper replacement boiler
Re: boiler replacment opinion on the West Coast
Viessman is considered top of the line if you have someone who knows how to service them. To me tankless water heaters are problematic.
Re: Which Wall Hung Boiler?
You need a heat loss calc as @HVACNUT mentioned. I would say an 80K boiler would do the job.. Why put in more than you need it is just more expense and the smaller boiler will work better. I used a 50K output in my 1100 sq foot house brick stone and cement block with no wall insulation. I doubt you need a 100k with your insulation and windows.
Although a Heat loss is best you can add up the output of you baseboard to get close I doubt you have over 80K of basebord.
You don't install a boiler with an output larger than the baseboard can output.
Re: Heat Pump Cooling Not Working
You'll read 24 volts across R and Y when testing at the thermostat sub base if the system is powered and the transformer and fuse is good. Y will read as Common coming through the contactor coil.
HVACNUT
Re: Radiator jacks
Now someone has to start making those iron hex foot raisers in 1" intervals that American Standard produced in the 1920s.




