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Re: Are Boilers Dangerous? This months column
A very good story to share. And it should be shared often.
Unfortunately I have seen the results of a steam explosion. Thankfully no one was hurt. The damage however was extensive.
Boiler annual maintenance and a proper preventative maintenance scheduling is an easy thing to do. Most often all one needs to do is read the boiler manufacturers directions on boiler up keep. A simple preventive maintenance or (PM) schedule needs to be developed and followed. This would show documented proof that the (PM) is being practiced.
The article suggested doing the PM on a Monday or Friday. I liked to stay away from Mondays or Fridays favoring Tuesdays or Wednesdays. I did this simply because weekend issues usually come up that can be delayed for those days.
Intplm.
Re: Spud Replacement/Thread Damage
is that part of the radiator itself or is that a bushing?
mattmia2
Re: Restoring One Pipe -- finally
Don't associate comfort with a number. If you are cold with the thermostat set at 70°, turn the thermostat up until you aren't cold.
Re: Are Boilers Dangerous? This months column
Chilling Ed...your Guardian Angel was with you. Lord knows how many people would have been killed and maimed....Mad Dog
Re: Cold start oil boiler for backup/mostly idle application
Just turn the Low down all the way. It'll recover a few times a day. With the obsolete primary and shaded pole burner motor, I'd exercise them. The boiler will never go to the high setting unless there's a call for heat.
The coil has studs and nuts rather than easy snap bolts, so a new gasket and a blank coil plate shouldn't be a problem.
HVACNUT
Re: Two supply tapping
@ethicalpaul Truth is I never noticed the pun when I typed that (if that is what it is). 3 unions in the equalizer alone.
Re: Empty a bladder type expansion tank.
After you get the tank drained and removed install this for future use!
41672 - Webstone 41672 - 1/2" Pro-Pal Full Port Brass Ball Valve w/ Hi-Flow Hose Drain (600 WOG)
pecmsg
Re: Relay box hooked into another relay box?
Ah… you're not going to get much heat out of the new radiators if you're running radiant floor temp water through them.
Re: Empty a bladder type expansion tank.
If the bladder isn't completely blown out, you can add air to the Schrader valve and push all water out the other end to wherever your drain is. If the tank is isolated and you don't want to drain the whole system down, then drilling a hole is usually best.
GroundUp
Re: Spud Replacement/Thread Damage
It happens.. Run a tap through to clean the threads ,then use good tape and pipe dope….
Big Ed_4