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Re: The case of that time the boiler blew up with Ray inside the boiler room, this Friday's case.
This weeks video doesn't have a problem to solve. It's me sharing a dumb thing I did when starting a boiler. The installer was offended that I offered to meet him on the job site to go over the installation. He felt I was insulting him. The tech told me he has been installing boilers for thirty years and didnt need help from some out of town rep. When I started the boiler, I didnt bother checking the electrical connections. The installer connected the line voltage to the gas valve terminal rather than the L1. I check the wiring on every startup Let me know what you think of the video this Friday
Next time just tell him that's ok it's never too late to learn the right way.
ChrisJ
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Re: Do old radiators lose efficiency?
Older doesn't necessarily make wiser, @EdTheHeaterMan !
Re: New Carpet Upstairs - Rainforest Downstairs
I'd be pretty amazed if he could remember any details about a job he did 16 years ago. I can't remember what I ate 2 days ago.
That said, did you look under the carpet at all to see if they ran tackless etc?
It could be a complete coincidence. But there's a good chance it's not.
That said, did you look under the carpet at all to see if they ran tackless etc?
It could be a complete coincidence. But there's a good chance it's not.
ChrisJ
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Re: Carlin Pro-X 70200 Alarm Contacts
I wish my girlfriend had Alarm Contacts... Then I would know in advance that I'm in trouble and could prepare.
Re: Do old radiators lose efficiency?
After you replace the radiator(s) and you still have the same problem, what will you check next?
I believe the energy auditor has no clue. The basic concept of a cast iron radiator can not become more or less efficient with age. That is like saying a gallon of water in an 80 year old 5 gallon pale is not really a gallon. You need a new 5 gallon bucket in order to hold a gallon of water.
CAUTION. OLD BUCKETS HOLD LESS WATER THAT THEY USED TO
I believe the energy auditor has no clue. The basic concept of a cast iron radiator can not become more or less efficient with age. That is like saying a gallon of water in an 80 year old 5 gallon pale is not really a gallon. You need a new 5 gallon bucket in order to hold a gallon of water.
CAUTION. OLD BUCKETS HOLD LESS WATER THAT THEY USED TO
Re: Do old radiators lose efficiency?
I never heard of cast iron losing efficiency, but the older I get I seem to lose some. Perhaps some auditors have lost some too. 
Lance
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Re: The case of the steam filled room. this Friday's case
We should strive for accuracy. A steam-filled room would be invisible and would cook you very quickly. The room was full of condensed aerosol water droplets
Re: Bridge Collapse
..... I drove US 13 a couple times. It is a longer drive. I think I'll get over my repulsion to flying.It should actually take less time now that traffic is messed up in Baltimore.
