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Re: Replacing fin tube radiation with cast iron
the cast iron has vastly more thermal mass and heats the space far longer in between heating cycles than fin tube
Waher
Re: copper pipe feedback
Keep in mind the piping kit isn't 100% full proof, even though it should be if the contractor reads the directions (which they already didn't do). They still need to tie the piping kit into your system correctly, seems easy, but pics we see on here all the time prove that wrong.
For example the piping kit comes with a single tee to go the the system. That doesn't mean you only make one connection to the system, that is if you have 1 main. If you have 2 mains, then the contractor needs to add another tee and bring that main into the header individually.
Not trying to scare you, just advising you stay on your toes with this stuff.
KC_Jones
Re: Oil guy couldn't fill my tank today
From the comfort of my easy chair, i wouldnt write off those tanks yet based on that photo. Maybe if there was a strong diesel smell….I'm with @bburd onsticking with oil.
You know, a modern oil furnace, properly sized and tuned would pay for itself in fuel savings. My parents had an ancient oil furnace that burned three thousand gallons of oil per winter. We replaced it with a better sized furnace, 80% efficiency, and now burn between 400&500 gallons per year, depending on the winter.
SlamDunk
Re: Oil guy couldn't fill my tank today
I am not a fan of the 2" crossover design, although that is a recommended piping design in the NFPA 31 code book. I have delivered to many fuel oil customers that have 2 tanks in the basement. I like the two separate fill pipe design myself.
Re: [urgent] Is there a way to limit maximum firing rate for Lochinvar Knight boiler?
This is old literature, but 4 tries and lockout, symptoms are the same.
HVACNUT
Re: Near-boiler piping : what do you think ?
2 1/2 and up is a PITA but you do what you have to do. With something like that the most important thing is to be able to visualize and know how to measure.
That job is a cinch if you know what you are doing. You measure it up buy what you can (which in this case is everything) and have a supply house cut and thread some 2 1/2 inch that you measure up > In this case you wouldn't have to.
Here is a chiller I did about 10 years ago. I was about 62 at that time. We cut back the supply and return 6" pipe and welded on 2 flanges. Ran 6" vic into the chiller.
Picture going to a job 1 1/2 hours from the shop lugging a groover and something to cut 6" pipe with all the pipe and fittings. You not lugging those tools to the roof so you would be up and down the ships ladder all day. No fun. Even with two guys it would suck.
So I spent 2 hours measuring it up and ordering the fittings. Turned my sketch in to the shop and had the pipe cut and grooved there. there.
Loaded it into my truck and went back myself. Pulled it all up to the roof with a rope myself and piped it. That's why I am a mess now.
I had the welder build the angle Iron support the same day we put the flanges on.
Its all about knowing how to measure.
Re: Oil guy couldn't fill my tank today
Check the price of propane before you decide. If it was me from what i know about propane prices I would stick with oil.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
Its easy to come on this site and have everyone including me tell you how to spend your money.
This is my take.
Propane is going to cost $$. You would still have to remove the oil and the tanks. You can't just abandon them.
Put 1 new tank in. Make it a 330 gallon thank if they can get it down there or a 275. Your previous post said you only get the tanks filled 3-4 times a year. You can easily get by with 1 tank. Your probably getting oil every 2 months now. Once a month is a non issue.
That gets you back running.
See how that goes and then you can save up for a furnace and another tank which you may never need to add. You can have them give you an estimate for another tank and a furnace so you know what your looking at.
I understand big, unexpected expenses
Re: Help with recommendation of Gorton steam cast iron radiator vents sizes?
"The lost art" is mainly intended for contractors, while "we got steam heat!" Is meant for homeowners. However, "the lost art" is well and clearly written so it will probably be all you need.
bburd
Re: Help with cast iron radiator decision
I am very grateful for all of your advice and knowledge. I’m thankful to have this group. Bburd that’s exactly the answer I’m looking for. Thank you so much!
zman11
Re: Help with recommendation of Gorton steam cast iron radiator vents sizes?
"we got steam" is the primer read,
neilc