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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
Re: Replace: TPR valve or hot water heater?
Do you know for sure that the pressure in the expansion tank was checked? It might not be set for the correct pressure needed for your system. Also, I have had new bladder tanks where the bladder was stuck to the side of the tank, and therefore not working. One way you can possibly check that is to close the feed valve to the water heater and open a hot faucet. If you have good pressure for a few seconds, and then it just dies, then the tank is probably fine.
Rick
