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Re: Radiators added to system in the basement - Steam
Have you thought of adding an aquastat and heating up the basement with hotwater baseboard?
I think that would be easier and more efficient than radiators.
I have steam on 1st and 2nd floor while basement is hotwater baseboard.
I think that would be easier and more efficient than radiators.
I have steam on 1st and 2nd floor while basement is hotwater baseboard.
Re: Aquastat fails to trigger circulator
You can use the L224U on that boiler. It doesn't matter that it has a conversion burner on it.
And yes, I can almost guarantee it has a cracked solder joint on the relay. They can be resoldered, but there is liability issues by doing it, so you are best off replacing it.
Rick
And yes, I can almost guarantee it has a cracked solder joint on the relay. They can be resoldered, but there is liability issues by doing it, so you are best off replacing it.
Rick
Re: Steam Expert
@coachgvaz sent me me a private message and maybe we can set up an appointment.
Re: T Rise Differential??? What is it?
Don't take the pressuretrol apart -- just take it off the boiler and make sure the pipe into the boiler is clear.
You may have to open the cover and disconnect the wires to take it off the boiler (turn off the power!!!) but that's all, and just make sure they are connected back the same way.
You may have to open the cover and disconnect the wires to take it off the boiler (turn off the power!!!) but that's all, and just make sure they are connected back the same way.
Re: Steam Radiator Sizing, finding an installer
Thanks for the recommendations guys. To the original poster. I would not be able to do an installation until the beginning of next year and I do not install boilers or other major equipment that I do not supply.
Re: Any word on Barnes and Jones 1/2" NPT Vari-Vent for winter 2018/19
B&J says there are 100 en route and 100 behind that so expect stock soon.
Re: adding steam radiator to an enclosed added room
First thing to do is to figure out your heat requirement for that room. Then size the radiator to fit. Then run your runout... make sure that existing steam pipe is big enough to handle the load.
Best to get yourself a copy of The Lost Art of Steam Heat -- available on this site -- which has all the tables you need.
Best to get yourself a copy of The Lost Art of Steam Heat -- available on this site -- which has all the tables you need.