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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
Re: Carlin Hot water heater keeps going on and off.
Those numbers are found using the combustion analyzer that your Tech should have used on the most recent service. If your Tech does not have one of these Combustion Analyzer things along with a Smoke tester for oil heating work, then I would fire him and hire someone that knows how oil burners actually work.
There are several reasons for a primary control to go off by the safety lockout. …and did you know that you are only supposed to RESET ONLY ONCE. That is taught in every technical school when the students are learning about oil heat primary controls. I'm just saying that it sounds like your Tech does not subscribe to that well known rule of the trade. If the control locks out after you have reset it once, then the knowledgeable tech would take the burner apart and find the cause.
- Partially plugged oil filter
- Partially plugged fuel pump screen
- Partially plugged nozzle
- Dirty ignitors
- Ignitors out of adjustment
- Ignitor insulators cracked
- Ignition transformer or electronic ignition failing intermittently
- Incorrect combustion air adjustment
- Incorrect fuel pressure
- Partially plugged fuel line from the tank.
These are just the first 10 reasons that a technician with over 40 years experience might think of off the top of his head. There are many more reasons. Maybe these reasons will help to refresh your technician’s memory about what might be the reason for the flame failure lockout!
But don't be too harsh on your technician, everyone needs to start somewhere!
Mr. Ed
Re: small load slab radiant
hydronic with a small electric boiler or 6 gallon tank wh. Then you have options for a heat source
hot_rod
Re: Converting to a hot water heater
You don’t have to drain the heating system to change or check the anode, just the domestic water in the indirect. That shouldn’t take more than an hour and I’d recommend that it be done.
To switch to a combi would require gas (natural or LP) being available.
As long as you’re using oil, you’ve got the most reasonably efficient system available as long as you keep the Logimatic control set the way you have it and the system is properly maintained.
Ironman
Re: AO Smith Gas Water Heater Warranty Replacement
That is not an AO Smith issue! The installing contractor has a bad fitting that leaked and caused the damage. Its all on them and not the manufacture.
pecmsg