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Re: ZVC 404 zone panel
Yes there is. but you can't do it with a ZVC control only.
You will need a separate control for the low temperature zone to operate only that circulator.
The circulator for the hi temperature zones must be connected to the ZVC control and the circulator for the low temperature zone connected to the SR control. If either control is calling for heat the end switch or 5 & 6 will operate the burner thru the boiler control. the boiler control will not operate any circulator.
You should consider repiping the near boiler piping to eliminate the possibility of flue gas condensation.
Re: Replacing basement baseboards
Either will work —but you should check the output rating of the units.
Re: Replacing basement baseboards
3/4" baseboard is more readily avaiulable…. You may need to pay a premium for 1/2" or at least extra fro shipping a non-stock item to your supplier. the output of 1/2" and 3/4" will be very similar. So I would go with what ever you find at the best price point.
Re: Tricks of the trade?
Depends on how much room you have but I have used these ratcheting cutters in different sizes with success
SlamDunk
Re: Leaking Steam Boiler In Vermont - Am I Screwed?
This is a real dilemma. I have no idea how capable you are but this might be something you tackle your self with the aid of some friends. The diagrams are relatively easy to understand and the parts are likely relatively easy to get. The real issue might just be that everything is really heavy. The first thing you'll want or need regardless of who does the work is a heat load. insist on it. You'll need to know how many sqft of steam your system wants not much more not much less. There are plenty of sights for this information and how to acquire it. Oil or gas? that's your call. Hire some one to set that end up and hire an electrician to wire it. You'll find remote help here.
Grallert
Re: Leaking Steam Boiler In Vermont - Am I Screwed?
Contact again I will be in ascutney Vermont next week perhaps I can swing over in the evening.
Re: Leaking Steam Boiler In Vermont - Am I Screwed?
@LegendsCreek Bummer that the boiler is kaput. To buy some time and continue to heat your home, I recommend using a "boiler seal" chemical, or an equivalent to get you through the heating season. See below.
I have used this for both commercial and residential steam boilers through the years with great success. Do this first and breathe a little easier.
From the sound of things. You are having issues getting folks to work on your boiler as needed. Try and find a company to add this to your boiler. It works most of the time and is made for what you are currently going through.
I recently added some to my sister's home to get her through the winter and allow her to get her finances in order for the replacement. It worked wonderfully. Check it out.
Intplm.
Re: Leaking Steam Boiler In Vermont - Am I Screwed?
Would never recommend using any sort of boiler sealant. The boiler sealant can seal pipes the same way it can seal a hole in the boiler. If that happens, you are really in trouble.
Re: Leaking Steam Boiler In Vermont - Am I Screwed?
It is sad that in some areas that the younger generation will not/cannot do a steam boiler replacement. I used to do some work in VT but am retired now.
@Charlie from wmass is likely your best bet but it looks like a 2 hour drive
If you strike out or Charlie can't do it you might try calling FW WEbb they are a supply house with branches in VT and ask for the branch manager they may know some contractors that do steam. (I wouldn't get my hope up with them.)
The other one you might call is Blodgett Supply they used to have branches in Rutland and a couple other locations.
Adding a tax to oil and propane? Seems like a bad deal. I suppose MA will try that next. Wouldn't Suprise me.
Re: Ibc boiler
You can use the extra controller. You will just need to do a bit more wiring. not a big deal. The 2 zone set up would look at bit cleaner.
kcopp