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Re: Small shop/storage building
You can get a 55k mod con that will turn down to around 8,000 btu/ hr
I have a similar sized shop in Utah, 15k load with a Lochinvar 55k boiler locked at 18,000
The least expensive option will be a gas fired unit heater
hot_rod
Re: CastRads radiator install
@PC7060 that's a first class installation! Looks superb. And yes you're absolutely right - bleeder key, the 8mm hex allows you to adjust the lockshield valve (which incidentally is where that black rubber disc belongs), and finally a bottle opener to crack open a cold one at the end of the job!
Re: Furnace playing games
@SuperTech says: "The R8184G is antiquated technology. You will regret using that control when it prematurely wears out the electrodes and igniter. No oil burner should be operating with that control these days. "
This.
We have numerous customers in the "boonies" with electronic primaries and don't have trouble with them. If you're wary, get a spare control and program it for your burner.
"Spark during Run" is a NO. You don't need it. The only reason the old control left the spark on was because it was cheaper to make them that way- you didn't need the second relay.
Re: Need second opinion on this Boiler install. Photos included
My mod cons when I lived in the country in Missouri all drained outside. If it is code compliant and has a means to soak away all winter.
The condensate ends up in the great outdoors regardless of being a drain to a septic or public sewer system, after all :) It just takes a few more processes to get there.
My roof gutters also managed to move a lot of water away from the buildings, it can be done with condensate.
A few jobs came across here where the condensate pump blasted the water outside the building as an option.
hot_rod
Re: Purging Questions on Radiant Heating System
Just comment — it's much easier for others to view the photos if you insert them inline — the picture icon — rather than as attachments — the paper clip.
Re: Boiler Model & Year??
It's an EG-something. Measure the outside dimensions and look here:
Re: Steam Mains Insulate or not?
When you remove insulation you are adding radiation. If you have enough steam, o.k. If you don't you will find out.
Re: Rebuilding old radiator valves or replace?
Those old valves are much better than the new ones if you can save them.