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Re: 1/2" tin-coated steel tubing that matches CTS in old fin-tube system
not all steel tube can be flared, it depends on the temper, same with copper, hard drawn copper will not take a flare
hot_rod
Re: Converting to a hot water heater
@stelcom66,
As you said the anode is 5 years old I doubt it would be cone in only 5 years. I would have it replaced. While your equipment is 23 years old it may last many more years.
Re: Help with screw nut
Erin, I'm not going to add anything more than anyone else is said except for you need to get someone in their professional looking at that burner. It's really dirty. Where do you live we can find someone to recommend to come in and take a look
Robert_H
Re: Can I use new oil boiler to replace old? Old is leaking. Old has vent, looks like new does not? TY
need way more information. is it hot water oir steam? what is the system it is connected to? if it is steam we need to know the edr of the connected radiation, if it is hot water we need to know the heat loss of the building.
mattmia2
Re: Burnham MPO
Are you running it direct vent? If not, I wouldn't. If you can't get a Hago, you'll have to substitute and test.
Re: Carlin Hot water heater keeps going on and off.
you need a good oil burner tech. when was the last time it was cleaned and adjusted?
mattmia2
Re: Preferred gauge glass cutter
I have had some better luck with this one, but I can't say why.
Intplm.
Re: Radiator to Valve Question
I would still want a buffer between the radiator and the tile floor. Maybe find a more aesthetically pleasing way to raise the radiator to where it was before. And not mess with the pipes which could be more of a project than anticipated.
109A_5
Re: Converting to a hot water heater
there is usually a clean out hole under the front cover of those tanks
hot_rod