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Re: Boiler and DHW heating recommendations
These days Viessmann shouldn't be any more money than other reputable brands. as an ardent Viessmann supporter I would however recommend that you consider that you are purchasing a service and not just a product. Who installs your equipment IS the absolute most important thing, the overwhelming majority of issues on new installs are installation related and not product defects. Everyone makes mistakes, but a good installer will work with you to fix their mistakes. NTI and IBC are both making great boilers, if you find an installer you'd like to hire, I would go with the brand they have the best relationship with.
GGross
Re: Cool old stuff
I saw about 10 old steam systems that had that set-up that worked perfectly until someone tried to re-engineer the system or decided that he knew how to make it work better.
Re: Copper for condensate pipes? Your opinion
Thank you all for your expertise.When I first got into the trade, the journeyman was an old steam guy and had rules, lots of rules. The first was no copper in a steam system anywhere. The second was schedule 80 for the condensate and schedule 40 for the steam. See you can teach an old dog new tricks.
Re: Copper for condensate pipes? Your opinion
Definitely copper. As Paul said, steel is a breeding ground for sludge. And considering that the returns are always filled with water, there is no real concern of rapid thermal expansion.
Re: 1933 Burnham Boiler - Questions and Potential Replacement
As @EdTheHeaterMan said there is no information about the old boiler that will be useful.
If you double check the load calculation (radiation) and its right that is the # to use.
The biggest question is how does the house heat? just trying to find out if you need any work on the system such as venting which can save fuel.
If the boiler works and is not leaking, you may want to do insulation and windows first.
Re: Your opinion please about Temu sponsorship
Thanks for all the sage advice. I think I may just keep it the way it is. I dont want someone dictating may content and my opinions
Re: 1933 Burnham Boiler - Questions and Potential Replacement
The Megasteam is supposed to be the better boiler. I have no experience with it but I dislike anything with the Burnham name.
Re: How to pipe a Condensing boiler with heat exchanger for non O2 barrier pipe
look at the manufacturer's instructions. a lot of mod cons are copper and stainless so they might do ok on an open system
mattmia2
Re: How to pipe a Condensing boiler with heat exchanger for non O2 barrier pipe
What is the Non- Barrier piping? Poly B, Onix? Regular pex?
One way is to use an All Stainless Steel Indirect water heater. Use the coil (1" coil at least) and have that as your boiler loop. Then use the hot and cold as your system loops. Use all brass, copper or stainless parts on that side for best results… a good inhibitor after cleaning/ flushing.
kcopp