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Re: 100 years ago today-- heating fuel choices
Local (town) electric plants had to be 60CPS AC close-enough for electric clocks to keep good time. (Quartz comes later.) When my dad was in high school he had the gofer job at the power plant. The Chief Engineer had a very fine pocket watch, which he checked every day against Railway Time. In the power house was a good AC wall-clock, which followed the errors of the electric plant. He'd check one against the other and trim the steam-engine governor so they agreed every day.
Here's 1919. Coal getting hard to get, they were burning light oil (kerosene) to stay warm.
This idea of stop-starting a fire on electrical contact was radical. As you appreciate if you ever managed a coal or even wood fire. Solid fuels take a long time to go cold and a long time (and puffing) to hot-up again.
Here's 1919. Coal getting hard to get, they were burning light oil (kerosene) to stay warm.
This idea of stop-starting a fire on electrical contact was radical. As you appreciate if you ever managed a coal or even wood fire. Solid fuels take a long time to go cold and a long time (and puffing) to hot-up again.
PRR
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Re: gas steam boiler heating problem
Just wanted all to know that Scullys is truly a gem. Nothing or no one I have ever met as a plumber or person even comes close. he truly is a gem and so knowledgeable. he came over this morning and asked a few questions. He asked what might have changed in our home since this whole banging and heating problem occurred. He checked the pitch on the return pipe and saw that when the previous contractors who finished our basement in january closed in the pipes they lifted them to fit into the new enclosure or soffit. he took away the part that was changing the pitch and IMMEDIATELY we heard the water returning to the boiler and it filled to the normal level. he was amazing and he said now I have time to watch it for a few weeks or so and then we can make a new decision. he even looked at the water heater and after some discussion, he said nothing was a rush. What a gentleman and what a great guy. He is so honest knows his stuff and does not panic the homeowner. So confident in his work etc. Whatever I do in the future which might be a new boiler and water heater as time tells- he will be the ONLY company I will want doing it. I thank you all and I truly thank Scullys for being in my corner.
montek
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Re: Help Needed!! Type L-Vent as a Chimney Liner, but no masonry on roof (just a vent)?
L vent all the way- done.
Re: This Friday's case, the case of the lost heat call
Wow lots of great guesses. I love that about our industry. Just when I think I have it figured out, a new twist is added. The problem was the boiler heated so quickly, it would shut off on the supply water temperature. The supply temperature sensor was really close to the lead boiler outlet. Since it was milder weather, the loop didnt need much heat. The solution was to relocate the sensor to the return and everything worked great.It's almost like the Karma Gods say, That Ray is pretty cocky. Let's throw him a curve. LOL here is the link to the video. Thanks everyone. https://youtube.com/watch?v=zS2RvBQCWxI
Re: Orifice
I think I just solved the mystery. The number 25 orifice I thought I was using. Yes it says 25 on it but someone years ago inserted a smaller hole like a plug and redrilled to a different size so I thought was a 25. It was not
7591
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Re: Sizing steam down to correct heat loss instead of up to oversized radiation
Ah the new episode of "Sensitive Subjects, with ethicalpaul" just premiered
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GGross
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Re: Which is the best plumbing equipment tools to inspect our drainage system?
I'm just saying, that kind of thing may be why jetter appears on the poll. There may be much better units out there, possibly wired, I have no idea
Re: New low pressure gauge reading zero
Ethanol PaulI think Paul is more of an "Electrify" than an "Ethanol".
Hmmmmm, I wonder if I could run my water heater on E85?
WMno57
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Re: Plumbing archaeology
It is mind boggling that the Romans were using basically the same technology two thousand years ago. But probably for both waste AND water? Lead poisoning must have been an issue there. Or was the supply coming via stone or cement aqueducts? (From Arles, southern France)
D107
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Re: Which is the best plumbing equipment tools to inspect our drainage system?
Hot rod Bob " gals" is just as "offensive" how bout we stick to the the question and leave gender and questionable pronouns out of it, even with or without the emoticons. The passive aggresive use is nauseating. Seriously, we come here for answers and direction and the word "man" refers to mankind. Let's focus on plbg/htg problems,and not key words.@ann1more, I think there's been a misunderstanding. @hot_rod was making a Dad joke about a typo for the word "magnifying." There's no need to attack his character or draw assumptions based on one post. For the record, I know Bob personally and he is kind, supportive, and has dedicated his career to industry education. We're also allowed to make jokes here. As moderator, I saw his post and didn't take any offense.
I know that you're new here and see that you have found issue with another member's word choice on another post as well. I assure you that this community thrives on a foundation of mutual respect. Please give other members the benefit of the doubt before picking apart their comments or trying to moderate threads. I appreciate your concern, but I actively moderate this forum and I've got this. And I know that if you take the time to get to know our community members, you'll see that we're all here to help one another and learn. Thank you.
