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Peerless MI-08 Disassembly

Robert O'Brien
Robert O'Brien Member Posts: 3,562
in THE MAIN WALL
a real big boiler,and the lowest efficiency available.227,000 Btu/hr.Do you really need something that big? An oversized boiler for free is not worth the money.

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  • Steve_191
    Steve_191 Member Posts: 2
    Peerless MI-08 Disassembly

    I just located a Peerless MI-08 that is 5yo. The home is being remodeled and converted to HVAC system so owner is giving it to me. The problem I have is getting it out of his basement. My thoughts are to completely disassemble the boiler and remove it in sections. What is the best way to separate the push nipples on this boiler and would I be able to just put it back together or would I need to replace all of the push nipples? Trying to bring it out fully assembled would not work as the doorway is too narrow and I have to get it up the steps. Also at 600lbs trying to get it up the stairs and into the back of my van with one or two people would be quite dangerous. The only real moving equipment I have at my disposal is a simple appliance dolly.

    Anyone have any other suggestions I haven't though of, or recommendations on separating the boiler sections?
  • Robert O'Brien
    Robert O'Brien Member Posts: 3,562
    That's

    a real big boiler,and the lowest efficiency available.227,000 Btu/hr.Do you really need something that big? An oversized boiler for free is not worth the money.

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  • Steve_191
    Steve_191 Member Posts: 2
    Current Boiler

    My current boiler is rated at 300,000 Btu/hr. So this is already downsizing from what I have. House has no insulation, which currently I cannot install due to existing knob and tube wiring. Current boiler is 1960's Crane series 100. So just putting this one in will get me some efficiency over the existing boiler until I can rewire the house and install insulation. Then I will do complete heatloss and plan to put ModCon in at a later date. Right now just want to get some relief from my current gas bills. Last winter my high bill was over $700 for one month. So, even a modest improvement should help.
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