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Re: Axeman-Anderson oil fired boiler vs. Burnham oil fired
The burner and boiler are not the problem. The problem is the "technician"
First words out of their mouth is "you need a new boiler"
Re: Boiler not firing/extremely delayed when hot water calls for heat.
swap one of the working and non working zone valve powerheads and see if it follows the powerhead.
i'm pretty sure the end switch terminals from the zone valve land on terminals 3 and 4 of the zone valve controller and the zvc passes that signal to the end switch connection to the boiler.
mattmia2
Re: Axeman-Anderson oil fired boiler vs. Burnham oil fired
The oil burner is the part that is not operating. You may just need a simple part like a ignition electrode assembly, or perhaps the burner fan is so clogged with household lint and pet dander that the air adjustments can no longer be adjusted for proper combustion. 34 years ago, oil burners were pretty much the same ones that are available today. Carlin, Beckett, Wayne, and some others have not changed that much in the last 30+ years. the chassis is still the same, they just add more or better parts to that same burner housing. If you can determine the problem with the burner, you may not need to replace the boiler.
But replacement parts will not cost as much as a new boiler, so maybe someone just wants the big sale. What happens if you get that new Burnham boiler only to find out that the oil line from the tank is plugged. That new boiler will have the same problem as the old one. New and old burners can not operate if the fuel line is plugged. You need to find another service technician. I M H O
Re: Boiler Pressure
the only thing they care about is how yo rate them in the survey and if they closed the ticket. they aren't evaluated on if they actually solved your problem or not.
mattmia2
Re: Axeman-Anderson oil fired boiler vs. Burnham oil fired
Much more to the point — what is the make and, if possible, model of the burner and control assembly? It is the burner which isn't firing — not the boiler; the boiler is jut a big hunk of iron.
Your problem isn't the boiler, it's the burner — and we may be able to help with that.
Re: Boiler Pressure
I agree 100%.
Unfortunately it’s a mine field out there for ANY type of repair services.
When consumers find someone they can trust take very good care of them.
pecmsg
Re: would you replace these controls immediately or wait and see?
Water damage to electrical controls can lead to corrosion, short circuits, and electrical failures, posing safety hazards and reducing functionality. Water is a conductor of electricity, and its presence in electronic devices can create unintended electrical connections and damage components, especially if the device is powered on during contact.
As others have suggested, I would replace any components with said water damage.
SteveSan
Re: Old house heating: Steam radiators or forced air?
Contact @EzzyT to review what you have, what's wrong and what's needed.
pecmsg
Re: 300 cfm per ton?
Exhaust fans will not help. You exhaust air and more air infiltrates in putting more load on the system.