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Re: IBC Boiler Error Code 5
Did you ever find a solution? We are having the exact same problem with our IBC boiler. It is 5 years old, and this is the first time we've had an issue. Technicians tell use the same thing - this is an amazing boiler. However, a quick google search has told me that error code 5 is not a "rare" problem anymore...there seem to be others complaining about the same thing on various forums. We have already had one technician out to look at it, but they were unable to fix the problem. Before we start spending money on additional diagnostics, it would be very helpful to know if you were able to find a solution. Thank you!I would advise a new post on here to avoid confusion, often a poster will bring an issue to the forum and once resolved will never come back so you may not get an answer. In addition to that the error code in question seems to be a general combustion/maintenance error code so what fixes it for one person will likely not fix for another person. It always worries me when a tech arrives for a combustion related error and can't diagnose it, its not every time but generally seems like that tech may just be looking to change parts. Often with combustion related errors its not a faulty part at work, it is something else. Now whatever is causing poor combustion may also take out the flame sensor or igniter but generally those foul up as a symptom of a problem not a cause. What @Teemok posted is what you need. The tech needs to take gas pressure readings while the unit is off, while it fires, and measure the total drop during a cycle. They need to clean and inspect the burner chamber/ heat exchanger, and make sure the condensate drains freely, they need to do a combustion analysis with a digital analyzer to make sure the unit is set up correctly.
GGross
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Re: Adding Filter Above Oil Tank - Which Fittings and Filter and Valves?
You would need to support the filter.
You should change the ball valve to a firomatic valve as required by code. The firomatic can have a flare fitting or you could get regular threads and get a 3/8" brass by 3/8" male flare 90. But I would just get a flared firomatic, make up a short piece of copper, flared on both ends, mount the filter to the wall with the bracket, and use flare fittings on both sides of the filter. Then I'd either have a 90 on the outlet of the filter, or start my oil line and bend a nice 90, go down and attach to the wall, and put an OSV at up to 3' above the burner, to protect the rest of the oil line from a gravity leak.
Then if you're good at flares and know how to power vacuum bleed, a firomatic on the burner.
-If you're not-
Firomatic into a Tiger Poop, put the proper bypass plug into the pump.
I personally don't like 2 filters in 2 locations. If using two, I'd put them together, General then Spin on, at the tank.
Something like this for the tank
And a double filter set up. I like the flare unions so I can take the filters and OSV out of the equation if I had to blow back a line
You should change the ball valve to a firomatic valve as required by code. The firomatic can have a flare fitting or you could get regular threads and get a 3/8" brass by 3/8" male flare 90. But I would just get a flared firomatic, make up a short piece of copper, flared on both ends, mount the filter to the wall with the bracket, and use flare fittings on both sides of the filter. Then I'd either have a 90 on the outlet of the filter, or start my oil line and bend a nice 90, go down and attach to the wall, and put an OSV at up to 3' above the burner, to protect the rest of the oil line from a gravity leak.
Then if you're good at flares and know how to power vacuum bleed, a firomatic on the burner.
-If you're not-
Firomatic into a Tiger Poop, put the proper bypass plug into the pump.
I personally don't like 2 filters in 2 locations. If using two, I'd put them together, General then Spin on, at the tank.
Something like this for the tank
And a double filter set up. I like the flare unions so I can take the filters and OSV out of the equation if I had to blow back a line
Install of the Year!
Out house shopping this week and spotted this, beautiful isn’t she? 1987 install… 
Re: Old Radiators
Outstanding, Dan. A. A. Griffin was the Newark New Jersey foundry that cast these beauties.
Re: Old Radiators
kcopp The back left side has a louvered door open to the unfinished part of the basement.
That said, combustion air is not an issue in this house. It has the original doors and windows. You can see daylight around the gaps in the basement door. 
Re: Old Radiators
My crew replaced the boiler today. It was a tight squeeze in the mechanical closet. JJ had to make a panel for service access. 
Re: Old Radiators
We bought a corner one from upstate PA a couple years ago. It's in my daughters bedroom. We picked it up for $250.00 which was a steal in my opinion. My wife would love to find more to replace all of them in the house.
My wife does not like radiators much, so for her to comment like that is meaningful.
So far the secondary market has been disappointing, everyone wants a mint for them, but not sure if they ever actually sell them for that mint. I'm hoping they don't end up scrapped.
Those radiators are definitely my favorite.
My wife does not like radiators much, so for her to comment like that is meaningful.
So far the secondary market has been disappointing, everyone wants a mint for them, but not sure if they ever actually sell them for that mint. I'm hoping they don't end up scrapped.
Those radiators are definitely my favorite.
KC_Jones
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Re: Unbalanced heat in 4 unit with 1 thermostat.
COMMERCIAL TO POTENTIAL LANDLORDS
To those who may consider becoming a landlord. In my 34 years times 4 apartments (136 tenant years) of ownership of this house I have had only three tenants who I wanted to leave. I even helped pay the cost of moving out for one. Another one I helped move in.
I originally bought the 60+ year old house that I thought I could do something of socially redeeming value by renting the units to people who didn't have a lot of money. One of my early tenants stayed for 13 years, I just "lost" a 9 year tenant to a remarriage and still have an 8 year tenant, So there are rewards for being a good landlord of great people.
Not including the newest tenant, 3 of the last four are referrals and more like family among us. That's what hurts about making a bad choice with the current tenant.
This is not patting myself on the back, it is intended to not scare away people reading my discussions from becoming landlords.
COMMERCIAL OVER, BACK TO THE SHOW!
"HAPPY NEW YEAR" TO ALL.
To those who may consider becoming a landlord. In my 34 years times 4 apartments (136 tenant years) of ownership of this house I have had only three tenants who I wanted to leave. I even helped pay the cost of moving out for one. Another one I helped move in.
I originally bought the 60+ year old house that I thought I could do something of socially redeeming value by renting the units to people who didn't have a lot of money. One of my early tenants stayed for 13 years, I just "lost" a 9 year tenant to a remarriage and still have an 8 year tenant, So there are rewards for being a good landlord of great people.
Not including the newest tenant, 3 of the last four are referrals and more like family among us. That's what hurts about making a bad choice with the current tenant.
This is not patting myself on the back, it is intended to not scare away people reading my discussions from becoming landlords.
COMMERCIAL OVER, BACK TO THE SHOW!
"HAPPY NEW YEAR" TO ALL.
