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Cast Iron Boiler life??

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bill_105
bill_105 Member Posts: 428
in THE MAIN WALL
our 1956 arcoliner is on her 51st year and is as strong as ever, running 81% efficient (combustion). A few aquastats have been replaced and we're on our 2nd burner. she's loud as heck and burns oil like it was $0.30/gallon!

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  • Drew_12
    Drew_12 Member Posts: 1
    VGA125 Boiler

    I have a 27 y/o Hydrothem VGA125. I replaced the hydronic seals once and replaced the gas valve and S86 intermittent pilot control about 5 years ago. Time to replace the boiler, or is there good service life left? Maybe another 5 years or so?

    How are the new Hydrotherms vs Weil-Mclaine?

    Boiler mever needs make-up water, other than replacing a bucket-full from flushing the LWCO once a month in heating season. Our municipal water is soft and mineral free.

    Thanks!

    Drew

  • Keith_8
    Keith_8 Member Posts: 399
    What's the motivation?

    Drew,
    If you are asking how much life is left, the answer is unknown. There are plenty of CI boilers out there that are 30+ years old and still in operation.

    If you are asking what the useful life span is supposed to be you are there already. I would do the research, get some pricing and be prepared. It sounds like that's what you are doing now, good for you.

    Is it energy conservation that sparked this inquiry?

    Keith
  • sootmonkey
    sootmonkey Member Posts: 158
    hey

    Give me enough time, parts and money and I can fix anything.....but why?
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