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Re: Steam Near Boiler Piping
steam is only ~212f, nowhere near hot enough to burn wood. the pipe just needs enough clearance to move without making noise.
i can't tell for certain in those pictures but it looks more like rot than char
mattmia2
Re: Steam Near Boiler Piping
I agree with that, except there will be very little liquid water in there and it probably won't even flow, it will either get pushed on down the main, or it will re-vaporize. There will be a little more on startup when the pipes are heating up. No biggie.
Re: New garage radiant floor
knowing the heat load would be helpful. Typically .50-.65 gpm for 1/2” loops
If it is down in the 20,000 range a tank type water heater could be an option.
If it is just a hand sink a small under counter 6-10 gallon 120v tank may enough
Smallest mid con is 50,000, smallest combi around 110,000. Both would turndown to 8-10,000 btu:hr
Is cost the determining factor? A mod con would be the most efficient option
hot_rod
Re: What can you tell me about this old Weil-Mclain E 5 B boiler?
Don't know what the duct tape is all about but it shouldn't be there and the flue pipe is falling apart with the joint in the second picture almost open. Really should not run this the way it is . Need a good tech to check it out (if one exists).
Post the city and check "find a contractor " on this site.
Re: steam radiators are hissing loudly and spraying hot water/steam
Piping does not look bad. Water might need a good cleaning for starts
Re: Is this at risk of freezing?
A Zamboni uses hot water to quickly melt all the snow and ridges on the ice and to leave a smooth surface. If they used cold water, a clumpy mess would be left behind on the rink and in the augers of the Zam itself.
Re: New Weil-McClain Steam Boiler w Domestic Coil - NOT WORKING - HELP!!
I called the only other Weil Mcclain "certified" contractor in my area and they don't want to get involved with a second opinion on the install. Even if I pay. They say I need to keep working with my contractor since they installed it and it's all covered by warranty.
This is a real shame but in every industry contractors don't like to correct or go counter to other contractors. In this case it's the "thin, steamy line"
Have you looked for a nearby contractor on this site's "find a contractor" page?
Re: New Weil-McClain Steam Boiler w Domestic Coil - NOT WORKING - HELP!!
No surprise that you are not getting proper heat. Boiler is overfilled
Re: New Weil-McClain Steam Boiler w Domestic Coil - NOT WORKING - HELP!!
This is the mixing valve