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Powerpiles
We usually get many questions on power piles and what should the millivolt readings be etc.
I can never remember what the millivolt readings are supposed to be. Used to work on a few now and then but not enough to remember. Always had to look it up. Can't remember where I found this. Maybe it could be posted on this site for others to use @Erin Holohan Haskell
Re: Rinnai Cycling on and off
Do you have a mixing valve after the unit? I've had a similar issue where a bad valve would cause the tankless to cycle.

Re: EK System 2000 hot water tank
Hi, It's clear that the temperature and pressure relief has been leaking also. Put a little bucket under it to catch any drips and see if that lets the floor dry. If it doesn't change things, the tank, or fittings on the tank are seeping as well.
Yours, Larry
Re: Air to Water Heat Pumps
Proper Design and training is the easiest way to make things more cost effective.
Re: The Importance of Insulation in Steam Heating Systems

Re: NYC heat pole
That is a steam pipe and will expand and contract as it heats and cools. It's probably shaking loose a bit of debris from above when it does this. They are supposed to have a sleeve to keep that to a minimum, but they sometimes don't.
If you decide to caulk the upper opening, you'll have to use something very flexible.

Re: Weil McLain Cga Gold flame error SOLVED
It happens in reverse. It doesn’t matter which thermostat is satisfied first. I’ve done it both ways and watched for failure.
I’m not sure I follow the second part. All Yellows on zone valves are connected to individual thermostats then spliced together to go into the boiler.
Mark

Re: The six hour boiler swap
the last time I looked into the Tdrill setup it was like nine grand. I like having cool tools, but I’m not eager to flush money.

Re: EK System 2000 hot water tank
@Pico, The yearly boiler maintenance schedule I have attached, assuming you have a Frontier boiler. The boiler maintenance is just that, a maintenance on the burner and checking the boiler safeties. A system maintenance may be requested as its more involved, purging of zones if needed. Checking thermostat batteries ect. And further yet a hot water storage tank maintenance may include anode rod inspection , draining and flushing the tank, thermostat calibration , testing of safeties etc. Water quality in your area will affect how in depth and how frequently these procedures will be needed. All of the above procedures may or may not be included in your “Yearly” maintenance. All service companies are competing for your business and may advertise lower yearly tune up prices. But obviously time is money and all of the above listed may not be performed based on price vs time restraints. Best bet is to ask the company on the phone prior to the techs dispatch , what they will be checking and testing. Request add on's at this time so when the technician arrives everyone is on the same page as to expectations.

Re: Many years of issues with radiant floor heat.
Anyone notice those "bronze" colored circulators? For non O2 barrier tubing maybe? That manifold is "pure" Radiantec. So is 7/8" (o.d.) pipe. I can also guarantee that those underfloor conduction "plates" are site- shaped aluminum flashing. I don't believe there are any extrusion plates for "snap-in" 3/4" i.d. pex pipe for residential applications. Isn't that an interesting concrete sill plate? Maybe it was formed when pouring the foundation walls. Unusual.