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Re: I'm getting solar panels. I'll let you know how it goes in this discussion thread.
@ethicalpaul - re: "About the same price as a boiler install" - I'm over in NY, but probably not too far, and my 5KW array (after incentives) was a little cheaper than the boiler I had installed the year before. The array has continued to average around 500 kwh/month for the last 7 years (+/- 10% based on weather), which, as electricity prices have come close to doubling in the last 7 years, has had a substantially better financial return than my boiler.
fentonc
Re: OT What is this metal piece found in excavation?
Is it lead jacketed or lead-sheathed wire cable / electrical cable ? If you are sure it is de-energized cut a bit off the end for a better (cleaner) inspection. Capture the chips from cutting.
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Re: Is this a hercules coal furnace ? What is this ?
I agree with @Larry Weingarten, The two disconnected pipe tappings are a clue. Must have a coil in it.
Re: Cold Radiator
A minor (?) comment. You have a notches in those joists near mid span on the bottom side. They couldn't be in a worse place structurally. DO NOT CUT THOSE NOTCHES DEEPER! Figure out a different way to get the proper pitch.
Re: 1933 Burnham Boiler - Questions and Potential Replacement
If it were my house I would go with Steamhead.😄
Do be 100% sure of your EDR calculations. If you have any doubt send example photos and measurements of some of your radiators. I would still personally account for the radiators up on the third floor unless they are being physically removed. You may or the next owner may come up with some other uses for that space. I'd just put some slow vents on them.
Re: Sad day at work - wall mount toilet tank hole
Kind of surprised the plumbing codes don't require a steel plate for protection of something that vulnerable hidden in a wall, like they do with many other plumbing and electrical situations.
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Re: Trying to sell my steam radiators... Any tips?
Can you share any pictures? I would recommend listing them at a a very reasonable price but a price higher than the scrap value. This will optimize your chances of them going to good use.
Help with Goodman GSXC16 Error code 04
3 years ago my son installed a new Goodman GSXC16024 that has been working fine for the first two summers, and the beginning of this summer. About 3 weeks ago there was no AC and he found error code 04 on the condensing unit PCB display. I wanted to look up the technical documents for this unit and I am unable to find the IO manual or Trouble shooting info online. Does anyone here (other than @pecmsg) have info that might help? Is there a technical bulletin on this particular issue?
Cycling the 220 vac off to the outdoor unit and the indoor unit will bring the system back to operation. It will operate for several days and the stop. Now it is becoming more frequent.
There was a discussion on this same issue in 2021 on HVACTechTalk, but I did not see any resolution on that thread.
I think that he may need to call goodman tech support when he is at the equipment in order to get the answers, but I seem to be his GoTo tech support person on all things automotive, Oil Heat and HVAC, so that is why I'm asking
