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Re: Single pipe steam. Inlet side hot. Vent side cold. Should radiator fins all heat up at same time?
On a typical winter day all of mine will get heat to the inlet valves of the radiators (pipe side) within 3-4 minutes and they all start heating within a few seconds of eachother. In extreme cold they get steam in 90 seconds. This balancing took a lot of effort, but it is possible. On a cold start 20 minutes is normal.
The radiators will not get the vents hot in less than 30-40 minutes of constant running. Most of the time my vents are room temperature and only a few sections heat. Even on really cold days the vent side bottom of my radiators will tend to be cool.
This cheesy picture shows the area that tends not to heat on mine during normal use even on really cold days. It just never runs long enough to work that last bit of air out.
ChrisJ
Re: Whooshing/ Decompressing Sound On Boiler
I'd open that boiler up and get a good look at the chamber and sections. That's typically a good boiler but I had one last winter that was leaking water into the chamber and caused a huge chunk of carbon to form in the chamber between the burner head and cast iron. Boiler was only two years old and it was wild to see. I hope you don't have something like that happening.
Re: Buderas motorized exhaust question
It should fully open.
DON’T operate the boiler unless it opens fully!
You and your family are at a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning!
You should have it checked immediately by a competent technician or the gas company.
Ironman
Re: Old coleman propane furnace blues..
I'd check the voltage at the gas valve too, it could be turning on and off because it is intermittently proving flame. if the voltage drops the control is probably losing the proof of flame and shutting the valve off
mattmia2
Re: Control Board Not Turning On
Here are a few screenshots from the Beckett control manual
Some units have an optional on/off button
Re: Adding SurgeX
I'd rather add into the boiler instead of into the wet return, but either way the stuff will get into the boiler. I don't like SurgeX however. I use 8-way
When I added SurgeX to my boiler, surging occurred:
Re: hePEX Primary Piping
No issues what so ever... The system was cleaned and treated w/ Fernox
kcopp
Re: What brand of radiator air vent do you suggest/avoid ?
I concur with comments to avoid Big Box Stores that won't miss your business. Do, buy from your local Plumbing Supply store if available in town and keep these knowledgeable small businesses in business that provide quality advice and products
Regards,
RTW
RTW
Re: Adding SurgeX
8-way for the win. Just be aware that you might dislodge sludge, which will need to be drained out and flushed up at some point.
Re: What brand of radiator air vent do you suggest/avoid ?
Wouldn't use VV if I got it for free.