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Re: Single Zone mini- labor grabber
I think I’m like most people — I can handle things pretty well when others share their ideas. It really depends on the situation. But when things get tense that’s when it starts to get interesting. hat’s usually when true personalities come out, and you get to see how people really think and react. I try to stay calm, listen, and find common ground — though sometimes it’s the friction that sparks the best ideas. In the end, a little tension often means people actually care.
jimmylym
Re: An unusual before and after
Only a good deal if it works for you. Good thing you looked it over and didn't jump in.
Re: Using a hot-water radiator for one-pipe steam
Re: An unusual before and after
@mattmia2 we stuck the new HPWH over where all the plumbing takes place
GW
Re: An unusual before and after
Looks like a boiler was converted to an exercise room.
The only thing left is the old wooden chair so you can sit and eat lunch.
Re: What say you ? She’s steaming
@New England SteamWorks is excellent.
I don't think that is a part of the hx that connects to the firebox and flue collector, i think it is just leaking out in to the basement.
JB weld or jb weld putty will be fine there because it won't get above steam temps because that part doesn't see combustion products. I wonder if you can mix putty and the paste to form something that won't run but is softer than the putty.
mattmia2
Re: What say you ? She’s steaming
It's safe enough as long as you keep water in it (water is always escaping as steam from it while you run it, as you have seen).
You might be able to smear some jb weld in/on that hole to buy a little more time. Run it at a very low pressure (it likely can't build much pressure anyway)
Does it heat your building currently?
You are losing a lot of heat energy up the flue but it can carry you for awhile maybe. Yes you need a new boiler.
Re: Moving steam return in one pipe system…images in thread
we are try to gain the space where it ran across middle of room lol
Re: What say you ? She’s steaming
It isn't an emergency but I would try to do it as soon as you can reasonable schedule it. You could probably get through the season on that if you absolutely had to but it isn't the recommended course of action.
Make sure the LWCO and water feeders work.
mattmia2
Re: G125BE burner conversion from blue flame to Riello
Aren't there only two air tube lengths for Riello?
...Get an OEM Riello for a G115/3, or /4 or /5 depending on what yours is. OEM is kind of important here because there are different blast tube lengths and insertion depths for each.
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BTW, it's a kinder, gentler oil burner world now-air tube vs. blast tube
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