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Re: Replumbing: Solder or Threads for Ball Valves
Maybe, maybe not, if we're talking water quality. Yeah ,Chicago may be exceptional, but it's not the only place where copper would have a century+ lifespan.
Re: Experience I had with a boiler tech and what I learned along the way.
"many technicians haven't read since high school"
Are you sure about that??
From the installs we see on this forum I don't think they can read at all LOL
EBEBRATT-Ed
Re: Monoflow Tee vs Diverter Tee
No. Monoflow will not work with gravity.
There was an old fitting similar to a Monoflow that was used on gravity (OS fitting I think) but those installed at the radiation.
Monoflow fittings have too much resistance for gravity.
Re: Peerless
There's no need to be so aggro, and yes your point is now clearer.
I see both the old 63 and 64 lines on their website, in addition to this new 63-x model. I'm not familiar enough with the Steam Max to be able to say myself that's what it is, but I don't doubt you.
They could might have chosen to license it to rebrand it so they could have a higher-efficiency steam model? Scratch that, the efficiency is only 82.0%
It would be cool if there were a press release announcement, but they are a strange company in some ways, even though they make my favorite steam boiler. The internet is completely silent regarding the Peerless 63-x
Re: Steam pressure question
@geemalar Use a brass pigtail …not steel and all brass fittings. Put the low-pressure gauge on. Also replace your 0-30 gauge as well.
If it was me I would put a 1/4" ball valve or petcock under the new lo pressure gauge and keep it shut off unless your checking the pressure….it will last longer.
And don't worry about the lack of pressure. The lower it is the better. As long as the house heats and is quiet that is 90% of the battle.
Re: Packing Heat
@DCContrarian You are wasting your breath. Once somebody drinks the free solar energy coolaid, no amount of science will get them back.
We both know that, except for pool heating, solar thermal is dead. If it would be cost effective, people would use it. Never mind the maintaince cost of all the plumbing down the road.
Kaos
Re: Lochinvar WB80 not lighting, many new parts already. SOLVED
i can see some of the solder joints look a little iffy but it is out of focus where i need to see well
mattmia2
Re: System 2000, nearly double the cost of Weil McLain, is it worth it?
No pricing allowed, so edit please.
Do you have the CP number? There might be a prorated warranty on the block.
But yes, the System 2000 is that much better. And yes, it can sit all summer. Even the GO can sit.
HVACNUT
Re: Single pipe radiator
Need some pitch. The takeoff from the end of the main pretty much guarantees water in the lateral.
Is that main counterflow? If not, it needs to go to a drip or crossover trap- not a supply line.
If you're feeling frisky, repipe it as 2 pipe like the rest of the system. 😉
Re: Utica now offering 12 year warranties, longest in industry
I think Utica is pretty good.
Everyone complains about the side outlets on steam. Can anyone say if they are installed properly that they have issues?
@GW installs them if I am not mistaken and I haven't heard any complaints.
If you want a complaint buy a Burnham or one of their rebrands.
I agree that get any MFG to honor any warranty is hit or miss.
No matter how good the install they will find some issue, or they will blame it on water quality, the nearby bucket of laundry soap, the chimney & flue, the wiring has gremlins, bad fuel the pipe not being insulated or some other nonsense.
Who is left for CI residential steam boilers?? Smith is gone.
Weil/Williamson
Burnham
Peerless
Utica/Dunkirk
Force, Crown & New Yorker are all Burnham rebrands