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15 boiler room noises you should never ignore, this weeks video
This video was delayed because of a technical difficulty. I was babysitting the grandkids LOL Anyway thanks to @retiredguy for the idea. Have a great long weekend
Re: Delay of boiler firing?
One final note. this transformer is rated at 24v. 15 VA and may not be strong enough for the Honeywell thermostat, the Honeywell HPSR101 relay and the RIB U1C relay. If that happens you can purchase a 20 VA transformer that will fit in that same position. Amana 24v. 20VA Transformer from SupplyHouse.com. I think you should be fine, but if the transformer fails after a few months of use, get the stronger transformer.
Re: Thin Tube Steam/Hot water in Barre VT
No, Fix what you have. it would cost a fortune to make it two pipe and you will need a new boiler in the future.
Re: Thin Tube Steam/Hot water in Barre VT
You could make it 2 pipe but it would be a big job, a lot more than just moving some radiators a few inches. it wouldn't be worth it unless you had a good reason to do it.
the near boiler piping looks pretty close although a little odd, it is hard to see, it is probably close enough, especially on 1 pipe.
the biggest issue is the moisture in the basement and the rust on the boiler and what appears to be asbestos in poor condition with something over it.
make sure there aren't corroded and leaking returns out on the wet basement floor.
mattmia2
Re: Thin Tube Steam/Hot water in Barre VT
Don't think about going to two pipe. One pipe is a little trickier to get everything working well — but it does work perfectly well.
The two key things are venting — particularly mains — and getting all the pipe pitches correct or at least reasonable. From the time frame you are mentioning, I'm thinking that some main venting either isn't adequate — or isn't there at all. For radiators, the name of the game is getting each one heating the space the way you want it — and it's much better to start by slowing spaces which are getting too warm.
Re: Thin Tube Steam/Hot water in Barre VT
20 minutes to get heat.
i don't think the boiler replacement is far off with all that moisture.
mattmia2
Re: Thin Tube Steam/Hot water in Barre VT
Mostly looks like normal fiberglass insulation to me. If pipes were never painted they will rust after 100 years. Their exteriors don't mean much relative to state of system or boiler. What if any are the heating issues you are currently having? Can certainly help with your venting and balancing issues if you have any... You can do a leak test (fill till water in boiler comes up the riser) on the boiler to see if it is leaking. If it isn't it may be fine for a while.
Re: Rectorseal 8-way boiler water conditioner
@ethicalpaul will comment he is the expert on this and has U tube videos on it😊😊
Re: buying a hydronics business
I’d have stipulations up the wazoo- his 100k is based on gross profits
GW
Re: buying a hydronics business
Does he want 100K/year for 2 years or 100K total?
Besides him training you what else do you get for 300K?
Is it necessary for you to buy this business to start or can you survive on plumbing for a while to get started.
If you can survive with plumbing until you have a better grasp on hydronics I would do that UNLESS you are convinced that buying his business would generate a lot of income right from the get-go.