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Re: Steam-one boiler or two, and, Atmospheric vs Gun
Yes. And that's why the typical Commercial heating plant designs are terrible to use for churches. I've done a number of churches over the years and it is quite common to see 40% reductions in fuel usage using simple stage fired atmospheric boilers.
Re: Short Cycling and High Pressure after a few weeks of warm weather?
How soon did the steamer start building pressure after it fired from a cold start? The next simplest explanation is oversized, but it's a pretty tight window to be oversized enough to short cycle on an 8° recovery but not build any pressure during normal operation. Try a slower recovery (2° every few hours or so) & see what happens.
ratio
Re: Best Material to Use for Drainpipes in Residential Homes.
Have you priced 3" copper DWV, and 3" CI no hub pipe?
hot_rod
Re: What was the best MacGuyver moment you actually saw on a job site?
On my first visit to our school steam boiler, I noticed that one of the 4" HW steam valves was operated with a 15' stick. You would lift the plunger/shaft for heat, wedge the stick down on the floor, and then drop it when overheated. Duct tape was involved in that it held 2 8' long sticks together to get the proper length. The boiler was set to maintain pressure all season long.
Upon investigating, it was obvious that a C-clip had fallen out of the linkage.
Other wise the motor worked correctly. I did come up with some form of clip that put the valve back in the auto mode.
JUGHNE
Re: What was the best MacGuyver moment you actually saw on a job site?
If you've got a paperclip, a match, some duct tape, and a piece of string, you can conquer the world.
HVACNUT
Re: What was the best MacGuyver moment you actually saw on a job site?
I LOVE these stories. I'm just an old, amateur, handyman, but I've been known to "MacGuyver" stuff myself.
Steve
sdodder
Re: What was the best MacGuyver moment you actually saw on a job site?
@EBEBRATT-Ed My boss was concerned about the potential liability in case of an accident.
Re: who makes the Webb Pure Pro?
Looks identical to me to Crown boiler.
Crown boiler is owned by Velocity Boiler which is owned by Burnham
Shane_2
Re: Remove PTAC unit for servicing
The hydro coil looks like it has valves on both sides, and a bleeder. Isolate the coil, cut it out and pipe in unions. Then take everything back to the shop for an acid wash and new insulation. Pretty gross in there. I wonder what the blower wheel looks like.
HVACNUT