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Re: Old Boiler Dating
Dating old boilers? I would definitely consider dating younger boilers. Sure, they won't last nearly as long. But maintenance should be much easier. Only the grey haired, mature gentlemen, have the necessary know how to maintain those old girls.I was waiting for @EdTheHeaterMan to make that joke.
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Re: Old Boiler Dating
Dating old boilers? I would definitely consider dating younger boilers. Sure, they won't last nearly as long. But maintenance should be much easier. Only the grey haired, mature gentlemen, have the necessary know how to maintain those old girls.
Re: Problem with short-cycling, low water, and leaks
All of which is why I gave up trying to teach physics and thermodynamics long ago...
Re: Wrapped up my Brother's Job
Want to Thank "The Colonel," my good friend, Licensed Master Plumber, Harlan Wenk for working 💪 with me on this during a cold spell. Also want to Thank Young Billy Terrell, Joey Gange (my old helper) and Dan Mc Cann for the hand. The Clamster...on technical advice. I give us an A minus. Didn't have the luxury of extra time, et cetera.
I wired it all up and planned to mount a duplex electrical outlet on the board as there is no outlets in the room, but I guess we wore out our welcome...ha ha 😉 😜 😀 😄 Dan always said, "Don't work for fambly, your church or synagogue, or contractors!"
Words of wisdom! Mad Dog 🐕
I wired it all up and planned to mount a duplex electrical outlet on the board as there is no outlets in the room, but I guess we wore out our welcome...ha ha 😉 😜 😀 😄 Dan always said, "Don't work for fambly, your church or synagogue, or contractors!"
Words of wisdom! Mad Dog 🐕
Re: How bad is it going to be to repair this leak?
Might want to consider opening the ceiling below for access.
When my customers gripe about cutting access holes, I tell them I can cut it now with a saw and vacuum, or the firefighter can cut it later with an axe.
When my customers gripe about cutting access holes, I tell them I can cut it now with a saw and vacuum, or the firefighter can cut it later with an axe.
Re: Move Sunrad from inside wall to wall surface
if the house needs siding in long term trajectory, i would leave the radiators recessed and put an inch and half of foam over the sheathing on the outside and then reside. you have to work out molding details but i'm doing pretty well on a house that has 3 layers of siding on it already. that gives me space for the foam and siding without coming way proud of the molding.
@ethicalpaul still glad to blow up 570 for research porpoises although that probably violates the marine mammal protection act
@ethicalpaul still glad to blow up 570 for research porpoises although that probably violates the marine mammal protection act
Re: Does gas need to be turned off on furnace
Gas appliances that have been manufactured after 1950 have safety systems built in that pretty much prevent them from letting out any gas when they fail or are turned off. It is called Fail Safe Designing and is built into the equipment. It is kind of idiot proof. Of course that is based on the typical 1950 idiot. From what I have heard from many manufacturer's reps is that in the past several decades, we have been producing a better class of idiots. So maybe you should turn off that gas valve.
Re: Does gas need to be turned off on furnace
Put a bucket under the drip leg. That should be fine until the repair is done.Therfamily123 said:That’s been done. We just wanted to make sure there was no risk to gas still running/leaking
HVACNUT
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