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some stuff here too Al, it`s on the GB series,(installation instructions and parts breakdown), I can`t believe I still have this, but if it helps, it`s here.<BR><BR>Dave

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  • Al Corelli_2
    Al Corelli_2 Member Posts: 395
    Just inherited 5 Glowcore Boilers

    Just inherited a customer with 5 Glowcore Boilers. Where can I get info on these things. Got a customer that has 5 of them in a row. Are there any manuals for sercicing these things? (none on site, of course)

    I checked the Virtual Trade Show, but came up empty. Is there a parent manufacturer that I need to look up?

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  • kevin coppinger_4
    kevin coppinger_4 Member Posts: 2,124
    Al..

    go to www.glowcoreac.com there is some info there and phone #'s....I can't belive there are some still working...by far the most headache prone boiler to hit the market...I think I see some replacements for you in the near future....kpc

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  • bert
    bert Member Posts: 50
    memory check

    As I recall, Glowcore evolved into Trianco, which was
    incorporated into Laars. You might check with Laars to
    see if any of the old info is available thru them.
  • Al Corelli_2
    Al Corelli_2 Member Posts: 395
    Checked the website

    It seems to be not much more than an empty shell site.

    The boilers I have are GB160 A1, and GB160-14 units.

    I would appreciate any info via fax, email, or snail mail. The units are currently working, but often do not run correctly.

    Al Corelli NY
    fax-775-317-7075
    Cell- 914-804-2234
    email- alcorelli@optonline.net
    2325 Boston Post Road
    Larchmont, NY
    10538

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I have

    all this stuff Al, lots of the info your looking for, but I`ll have to fire-up the scanner tonight and get it to ya. I`ll send Email OK?
    BTW- If I dig around I may even have a few new igniters too as I also "inherited" the service on a few of these pieces of junk!

    Dave
  • Joannie_12
    Joannie_12 Member Posts: 42
    Glow Core

    Correction: Glowcore wasn't affiliated with Trianco. Laars did buy Trianco in 1998, but we're not affiliated with Glowcore.

    Joannie

    Laars Heating Systems Company
  • Al Corelli_2
    Al Corelli_2 Member Posts: 395
    Those are Them!

    Email is OK.

    I REALLY appreciate you taking the time to do this.

    Is there anything I can do for you?

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  • Unknown
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    That`s OK Al,

    glad to help, we`re all friends here. I`ll scan tonight,,as I`m working on a water leak in my OWN house right now. LOL!
    (Edit)- Are there Grundfos NPE/NPE-F circs on them too?, I have some stuff here, but maybe it`s on their site, donno....I`ll just send it all.

    Dave
  • joeoilman
    joeoilman Member Posts: 30


    Glowcoreac.com still out there. parts guy is named Henry. parts take FOREVER !!!!! waited 4 months for a heat exchanger. 1-800-676-4546 i got the long ignitors from Townline HVAC pretty goog price too. townlinehvac.com i think if it was me i'd replace them with knights.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    I just sent

    all that stuff to Al,,,,you need anything?

    Dave
  • Bryan_16
    Bryan_16 Member Posts: 262
    Before you get in to deep....

    How did you happen to inherit these units? As mentioned above they are very problematic and should be replaced. Did the last servicer insist they be replaced? Did the customer fire him because of it? You may have a headache you don't want nor need. JMO. Bryan
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    The ones

    I "inherited" have been replaced, in Al`s case,,,well he`s a big boy.

    Dave
  • kevin coppinger_4
    kevin coppinger_4 Member Posts: 2,124
    they did'nt....

    call them Blow-cores for nothing....kpc

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  • Al Corelli_2
    Al Corelli_2 Member Posts: 395
    Justy got in to the office.

    Going through the board before I check email.

    Will let you know.

    I cannot thank you enough for your help.

    I "inherited" these because we were the only contractor that would provide a properly sized gas line for this guy's 45kw (yes, forty-five) generator. We had to remove a 1" gas line and do a 3million btu meter upgrade. The customer liked the fact that we acted as "GC's" and handled everything, including the utility liason work.

    I commented that I have only seen, but not worked on the Glowcore units. He asked me if I would like to be the service guy. I told him yes, as long as I could get some info and had a source for parts.

    There are five units. Two are older orange units, and there are three newer red and white ones. They look simple enough. Could be a great learning experience.

    The house is about 10,000 square feet (very rough guess)with a mostly glass roof, and the customer says that even in single digit temps, he only use sat most, three of the boilers. He other two are spares.

    I see no control that stages the units. It seem that he does that with the service disconnects.

    I'll ask more questions after I read up on them.


    Thanks again!

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  • Al Corelli_2
    Al Corelli_2 Member Posts: 395
    Give me time!!!

    The customer says that the units are very reliable. There is only one old blower unit tucked away under a shelf.

    At least I'll be there when they finally needd to be replaced.

    Till then, I'll service them as long as it is financially practical for him.

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