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pressuretrol

Harv_3
Harv_3 Member Posts: 6
in THE MAIN WALL
Gentlemen,

I have a PA404a honeywell pressuretrol.
What would be a good replacement(that wouldn't cost an arm
and a leg). I find this pressuretrol to be not to accurate.
Thanks.

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  • nicholas bonham-carter
    nicholas bonham-carter Member Posts: 8,578
    pressuretrol

    go for a vaporstat,[0-16 ounce, Patriot-Supply ].it will keep the pressure in the right 3-10 ounce range, improve comfort and save money. it does cost more than the regular pressuretrol, but the results are worth it. while your at it, a good low pressure gauge [gaugestore.com 0-3 psi], on the same new pigtail will show you where your system is pressure-wise.--nbc
  • ed_63
    ed_63 Member Posts: 1
    presuretrol

    Thanks, I will look into it.
    Is this something I could hook up myself? Only seems like a two wire connection.Whats a good pigtail brass?
    I guess I would hook up a T for both the vaporstat and gauge.
    Thanks.............
  • nicholas bonham-carter
    nicholas bonham-carter Member Posts: 8,578
    do-it-yourself.

    yes and you will gain greater knowlege of your system by doing so.even the warmth from the radiators will feel cozier as a result.

    your pressuretrol must now be on a pigtail, so you need a new copper or brass one with a tee, 2 brass nipples, and 2 brass elbows. this will give you a place for the vaporstat and the low pressure gauge. the old 0-30 gauge must stay for code reasons.

    naturally, iassume your main line venting is good as well.--nbc
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