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Re: Torque Wrench
If you've assembled large sectional boilers, they always want the bolts & rods torqued..md
Re: Main vent questions - newbie
Yes it could cause a water trap there, preventing air from exiting the vents. Have you ever felt air leaving these vents?
I wouldn't worry about changing them out for a #2 until you see how well they vent. You can time how long it takes the steam to fill the main.
There is a lot of advice in this forum that pushes you toward massive main venting that in my opinion is not warranted.
Re: Torque Wrench
There are many doods still flaring mini line sets w-o a torque wrench. I started using one about 8 years ago, I thought it was revolutionary!
GW
Re: Torque Wrench
If it makes you feel better, no harm in owning an inexpensive torque adapter. Over tightening, by the guess method, is more of an issue with 6 mm bolts and aluminum block boiler, I would say.
I wish more tire shops would pay attention to torque specs :)
hot_rod
Re: Oil to propane, Kingston NY area - EDITED.
”Charging for the privilege of a service call…”?
People should come out and do it for free? When you go to the doctor, you pay them basically a diagnostic fee. And usually you get a cursory look over, take some vitals and “I think it’s probably xxxx. Take this and if you don’t feel better in a week, come back” (and pay another diagnostic fee). Then they try something different, maybe send you for a test, you pay more. Then you get to see them again, and pay a fee, to get the results. And hopefully that solves your problem. A HVAC tech couldn’t get away with that, could they?
A GOOD tech (emphasis on good) comes to you, with a vehicle they pay for, maintain and insure. With a full stock of tools and parts, they already paid for.
Then they do a full diagnosis checking all the relative components and usually fix it then and there and they are done. And if called back, most won’t charge unless it’s a new problem.
Modern oil done right almost always beats propane in price, reliability, and availability. You only get top efficiency if the equipment is sized properly, commissioned and condensing most of the time. Otherwise much less.
Re: Air to Water Heat Pumps
That's a system I would not consider on "The Isle of Long". Unless there is a fuel boiler back up. ..
Big Ed_4
Re: Oil to propane, Kingston NY area - EDITED.
Unless you purchase a lot of LP Oil is generally cheaper.
pecmsg
Re: New Propane Boiler Options
I think HPWH have a long way to go to be reliable. To me they are an expensive throw away appliance.
Who are you going to call when you have a refrigeration issue? The MFG will say scrap it its not worth fixing. The plumber who installed it probably does not know refrigeration. Is an HVAC company going to want to bother with it?
Unless it is a simple fix the cost of replacing a compressor or the controls will exceed the appliance value.
And guess what, any energy you saved is GONE. Quality is not ther.
I can't even find a window unit that will last.
Re: Now ya see why PVC on mod con flue is not a good idea
I just want to mention that when PVC is solvent welded, you're using a solvent like acetone or MEK to literally melt the plastic. Once the solvent evaporates it leaves the PVC solid again and in literally one piece rather than two.
I'm not sure that even counts as glue, technically.
If memory serves PVC cement is solvent with some pvc mixed into it to act as filler material.
ChrisJ