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Re: Adding a Garber Spin on Oil Filter
I’d put them both together at the tank, General then spin on, then an OSV. Much easier to bleed.
Re: Remove PTAC unit for servicing
The evap coil is behind the metal shield to the left of the blower. The condenser coil is outside facing.
branimal
Re: "Yelp"/ angi list for contractors.
Can't believe some people. 😕
Last time I had a big job (as a customer) we a new custom duct system for my house. After finding a real full service tinner + mechanical company to do the work, I paid a deposit and then we split up the job into monthly payouts ( the apprentice was there pretty much all summer making ducts on the brake).
Worked out best for everyone as he had cashflow and I didn't get one wallop at the end of the gig.
Most of the gang has moved on to commercial only, but even after 25 years I still hire the dad when I need some quick service.
Re: Material price increases due to govermental tarrifs
Hello Alan as to your courteous reply
If its not clear, my post above was meant "tongue in cheek".
All the best,
RTW
RTW
Re: An off-topic waste of your time (but amusing)....
What’s everyone doing today? I’m going mushroom hunting in the Cascades.
Re: Replace a Munchkin boiler before it fails, or keep it going?
I service about 200 Munchkins in the Bay Area and have noticed that those that heat low temperature systems (radiant) have been starting to fail for the last few years. Mine died after 17 years. If not serviced regularly, the condensate will eventually eat through the stainless steel heat exchanger. So, your system (high temperature) may last another few years as it probably doesn’t run in condensing mode all that often.
You said it was installed “more than 15 years ago”. If you give us a serial number, we can figure out how old it is.
Most, if not all parts are readily available at jupiterheating.com.
Re: Single Pipe Steam Boiler Replacement & Piping (Unusual header?) Advice for Amateur
So I have a solution for you to use in order to get proper estimates for your new boiler
On the left of the yellow line is what might have been there and why there is a capped off horizontal pipe on the header. On the right of the yellow line is an illustration of a replacement boiler with a drop header using both 2" risers from a boiler that has about 170,000 BTU Input with about 445 SqFt Net Steam Rating
The drop header will offer enough room to connect all 4 risers from the basement ceiling to the header with proper drainage to avoid noisy operation and promote proper condensate drainage to the equalizer.
Take note that the old original water line may have been about 20" higher on the original coal fired boiler that was there before your current boiler. The fact that there was so much wrong with the existing system when your first moved in tells us that the installer of that boiler may not have read TLAOS, and may be a contributing factor in the folks you purchased that home from to move out in the first place.
You now have a chance to make that system eve better!!!
Crown Boiler has a nice diagram with pipe sizes for your installer to use when designing your new system This diagram shows only one main riser. your installer will need to modify in order ot accommodate the 4 risers you have.
Re: Grunfos Domestic Hot Water Recirculation System
I damaged the threads on this valve so I cut it open to see the insides.
It is basically the same as a thermostatic mix valve. thermal motor a few springs. It has a tiny check, about 1/4" diameter and a small screen protecting it. I imagine those are the fail points from scale or dirt accumulation.
hot_rod
Re: Single Pipe Steam Boiler Replacement & Piping (Unusual header?) Advice for Amateur
Suggest you get @Mad Dog_2 to consult. PM him
