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I know where those BTU's go!
It is a magical place over the rainbow
on the other side of the looking glass.
Behind that crystal ball.
and into the Twilight Zone.

And they are no way DEAD! They are alive and well, vacationing in the Bahamas.

But seriously, that energy you are talking about is absorbed by the thing that is colder. that is where the Energy you are emitting in the form of heat is going. It is trying to warm up those frozen pizzas. I know you think that you are Hot Stuff, but those refrigerant compressors are more powerful that the little bit of energy you are emitting and that Popsicle is absorbing. You might be hot stuff, but not that hot!

Think of it like this. Take an 8 ounce glass of water to the closest ocean or lake and pour it in. Did you change the water level? But you saw the water go into the lake or ocean, so why did you not see the water level rise? I think you know why! You're not Commander Data from the Enterprise, so you can not sense the 0.000000000000000000000000000000000000000023618 centimeters that glass of water added to the water level. But it did add to the total volume by exactly 8 ounces.

EdTheHeaterMan

Boiler LWC activates quickly

Hello Steam Forum,

I have a Burnham model SIN5LNC-LE2.
When boilers starts, it only takes 10 minutes for the water level to reduce and activate the Low Water Cutt-off. You can see the water in the site glass going down pretty fast. However, the radiators don’t get hot until the water feeder fills again another two times which causes the boiler to be overfilled (per the site glass) when the water returns.

I was wondering if the boiler is undersized or heating too fast? Or does anyone have an idea why this happens?

I know that the near boiler piping is not right (according to forum, see image) and I do not have any vents on the mains (lots of air from radiators.

Also, any steam heat experts you recommend in Brooklyn to correct the near boiler piping.

Thanks

AMMY

Re: oil furnace sooting extensively

Extensive sooting in an oil furnace can indicate combustion issues. Check and replace the furnace nozzle, ensuring it is the correct size. Verify proper fuel-to-air ratio, adjusting if necessary, to prevent incomplete combustion. Inspect the chimney and flue for blockages, and ensure the burner assembly is clean. If sooting persists, consult with a qualified HVAC technician to address potential issues with the burner, heat exchanger, or other components that may be affecting combustion efficiency.

Thank you AI, or captain obvious.

STEVEusaPA

AMMY said:

Neilc,

I have it.
Are you implying it's correct? I've had some of the well known steam guys on the forum tell me it's not correct.
Just making sure I understand your comment correctly.

To the contrary. He is trying to tell you that your boiler piping is horrible