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Re: Well pump issues
Has anyone checked the well itself? Over time, it is possible for the well screen to become clogged. This will result in the water level in the well dropping further than it did when it was new, and the pump performance will be affected since it has to lift the water farther. Another possibility is that the overall static ground water level has decreased over the years, with the same result.
Since this is a deep well jet pump, it might be worth looking at the water level in the well with the pump off (the static level) and the water level in the well with the pump on (called the dynamic drawdown). Since you do not see bubbles — and the pump shuts off at 40, though it takes longer than it used to — you are not likely drawing the water down far enough to dewater the well — so that's good. But even so, you may need a pump capable of a greater lift and shutoff pressure.
Re: header and main piping configuration
Best explanation is "Hay Boss! Do you want it right the first time, or would you like to go back several times over the next year or two, to solve banging, and uneven heat issues for free, while still paying us our wages?"
Re: Another glitch on a steam install
yes and yes. It seems like if I goof something up, the demons and vipers are biting at my heels. But when somebody else does a goofy job, everything works out just fine.
GW
Re: Ladder standoffs for roofs
This one
is almost identical to the one I have and am very happy with.
Re: Another glitch on a steam install
"works" can have a lot of meanings. I wonder how close the output of that boiler is to the actual connected edr
mattmia2
Re: Laars MFTCW 199 Harmonic Noise
Combustion is most likely out of tune and needs to be adjusted using a combustion analyzer. It could also be several other things like CSST piping, low gas pressure, undersized regulator, plugged intake, etc but this is a pretty common symptom of a boiler that was not properly commissioned. Being a Mascot that's cheap online, would it be safe to assume that this was not professionally installed and commissioned?
GroundUp
Re: short cycling on combi boiler.
Did this always happen or is it new? The flow sensor can get fouled and cause this sort of problem.
mattmia2
Re: Another glitch on a steam install
It’s also piped wrong with the main tapped between the risers.
Ironman
Re: Utica Combi Boiler (MAC-150)-Error 133- Causing big bang noise after few trial of combustion
I would definitely check the vent pipe and air intake. Tuning it with a digital combustion analyzer is crucial. These things are not good to go out of the box. Professional installation and maintenance are needed for reliable operation.
