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Re: Stadler radiant heat loop always circulating
RST Thermal got back to me and will take a look through their archives next week for Stadler documentation.
Thanks for the support.
Bart56
Re: Replumbing: Solder or Threads for Ball Valves
I used a 5/8 / 1/2 flare to 1/2 ips for that reason last time i ran in to this situation. maybe i posted a picture above 2 years ago when tis thread was new
mattmia2
Re: Observations on my old, rotted out wet return.
Whatever. As long as one understands the absolutely critical differences in the way they function and how they must be piped, no problem.
Not enough people do… and a remarkable number of knuckleheaded systems, with interesting and sometimes very difficult to diagnose problems result.
I might add that i have pretty well given up the battle. If I see a system with incorrectly piped whatever you want to call thems, I'll mention it — once. And then let the poor folks trying to figure what's wrong have at it.
Re: The "equalizer" is mis-named. It does nothing to equalize anything.
@delcrossv thank you! I was hoping to use the two 90s had. Guess will have to buy 45s ;)
Noah_1
Re: Single pipe radiator
@delcrossv, I was hoping there was some long lost ancient steam secret that would unlock my hopes.😂
Czakky82
Re: Single pipe radiator
Need some pitch. The takeoff from the end of the main pretty much guarantees water in the lateral.
Is that main counterflow? If not, it needs to go to a drip or crossover trap- not a supply line.
If you're feeling frisky, repipe it as 2 pipe like the rest of the system. 😉
Re: Oil Boiler Water Marks on Side of Unit Behind Paneling, Cast Iron
If I could predict the future, I'd be rich! I would guess that if it has lasted this long that you would be o.k. into the spring. By no means should you risk trying to get through next winter with it. I have seen too many disasters in my career.
Re: Weil-McLain EG-40 intermittent startup with ongoing start signal from thermostat
There's a little switch on the vent damper motor (auto/manual). The next time the damper is open and the burners fire, switch it to manual and see if the issue dissappears. If it does, you can leave it that way. I think it'll cost a 2% drop in efficiency.
HVACNUT
Re: System 2000, nearly double the cost of Weil McLain, is it worth it?
I'll keep it simple guys, 48 years in the field, installation and 24/7/365 service. We installed EKs for 15 years, over 1000, maybe 2000. 100% customer satisfaction. When you deal with oil customers on a service contract you hear it if ANYTHING is wrong. Even replacements of fairly modern low mass boilers (WM468, Peerless ect03,4, et al), have had substantial fuel savings. Tech support has always been excellent, though rarely needed. These are the facts men.
Re: System 2000, nearly double the cost of Weil McLain, is it worth it?
The only issue that I see here is the entity that quoted a ridiculous EK price. My experience has shown that customers recoup the price differential, depending on circumstances of course, in 2 to 4 years. After that is money in the bank and a good selling point for a future home buyer.