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Re: Weil McLain gas Overflow pipe is dripping, I think also high temperature
Had the pressure relief valve replaced, and the temp had been set too high, maybe because otherwise that apt was not warm enough, but I won't find out until next winter, I guess.
Re: new work truck
I have had all most all of them. I currently have an AWD sprinter. It's very fuel efficient and is an absolute animal in the snow. I bought the 144 and realize now the 170 would be better for me. The down side is it's only good to tow 5k unless u spend a bunch more and then u can tow 7500.
That all said, I would still probably do a GM with a 6.0 gas, and a box on the back with the doors on the outside. It's very accessible without having to get in and out of the back all the time. It can tow, as heavy as it is with the locker in the rear it will do ok in the snow.
Mikedo, its about your age, your spending limit, if its your personal truck or an employee, the amount of snow you deal with, etc.
That probably didnt help…
Tom
Re: Roll up the sleeves on this one
If I read the boiler door correctly it is an original American Radiator Company coal fired boiler.
Re: Roll up the sleeves on this one
I can almost hear the sawzall and the hammers breaking fittings.
Re: Space Aliens?? Robots? Nope
@Mad Dog_2. I'm glad you called it a Johnny pump. Whenever I use that term, one that I have used since I played under one, people look at me like I have three heads. I never knew how it originated but that is what I was raised to call it.
Re: new work truck
GM's DOD/AFM issues with the lifters only pertain to the half ton series, and the majority of the transmission issues are also half ton related so you wouldn't be in that category anyway. The 6.6L gas engine in the 3/4 and 1 tons is great and the Allison 10 speed that comes behind them has been pretty trouble free as well. There have been some issues with them behind the Duramax, but the gasser doesn't have enough power to hurt them. I had two myself and the second one was a huge turd with other things (mostly electrical) so I'm pretty turned off to GM now but a close friend of mine has about a dozen of them running around in his excavating business and has been very happy with them.
I run an F350 now with the 7.3L gas and would buy another in a heartbeat. It gets great mileage for what it is, and will pull anything I can put behind it. I personally work out of an enclosed trailer now, but having had vans in the past I'd never go back to that after working out of a KUV. A Ford F350 or Chevy 3500 with a gas engine and Knapheide KUV body would be the ultimate work truck in my opinion.
Looking for ideas for future videos Please let me know
I want to provide videos to help you or your employees in the field and need your guidance. Are there any boiler training subjects you would like me to cover? Thanks for your input
Ray
Re: Pressure/Booster Pump for Residence with Low Water Pressure & Flow
Thank you all for your comments. Based on what has been posted, I am going to use the water supply that I have and live with it as marginally acceptable. Going to try to get better aerators and make sure the flow restrictors are clean . Thanks to all.
Re: Freeze Proof Sill Cock
None of my Woodford 17's have plastic handles.
I wouldn't like that either.
I'll be looking at Prier the next time I need one and consider them as well.
ChrisJ
Re: Rethinking a liner
First, the OP should read through the archives here. Tons on liners.
Still seeing a lot of misinformation on chimneys and liners. Urban legends and mis-reading codes.
Can someone please post pics of a single masonry chimney and flue that meets NFPA 211? Anyone? I'll wait.
As for the WM Gold boiler, you need a ss liner regardless of the condition of the chimney for: containing the byproducts of combustion, keeping the acidic flue gas condensate from attacking the alkaline mortar converting it into sand and salt so those soluble salts can migrate to attract water and hasten the death of the masonry, size the flue for a quick start, to stabilize the draft, and to allow the appliance to come closer to its stated efficiency (it never will).
You can read it here for free.

