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Pressuretrol to Vaporstat

Jfonto
Jfonto Member Posts: 43
in Strictly Steam
I have a 1980's Weil mclain  residential steam boiler; is there any reason not to switch to a vaporstat control.

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387
    Before we answer that

    do you have a one-pipe or a Vapor system? What model W-M is it? 
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  • Jfonto
    Jfonto Member Posts: 43
    vaporstat?

    It's a one pipe system and I'd have to dig out the literature but part of the model # was 66. I'll get the whole thing if that's not enough
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387
    edited December 2009
    A Vaporstat is more critical

    on a Vapor system, but there's no problem using it on yours. But if the boiler is oversized, a Vaporstat can make it short-cycle as pressure starts to build. If that happens, it may be possible to down-fire the burner slightly- when you look at the boiler model, also tell us what make and model burner is on it- for example, Beckett AFG. Take a picture if you're not sure and post it here.
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    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
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