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What are the dangers of buying a used boiler
Hey_Obie
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There is a Weil McClain WGTO-4 boiler that is for sale locally asking $700 (includes burner, circular, taco 6 zone valve control with DHW priority). This is the size that I need for my application. The story on the boiler is that it was bought 5 years ago and used for 1 1/2 seasons. An addition was put on and the HVAC guy told the owner that it would cost more to install the baseboards in the new addition than it would to put in a new heat pump.
So the boiler was used for 1 1/2 seasons and has sat for 2-3 years.
What concerns would you have? IWould you pressure test before purchase?
Thanks,
Obie
So the boiler was used for 1 1/2 seasons and has sat for 2-3 years.
What concerns would you have? IWould you pressure test before purchase?
Thanks,
Obie
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Leakage
Besides loosing any warranty ....Check for leakage , plug up all the taps and pressurize the boiler with water to 25# ... Sit and wait to make sure the pressure doesn't not drop ...
Then pray to the boiler Gods for luck and long life ...I have enough experience to know , that I dont know it all0 -
warranty
I would ask for a 30 day warranty after it is fired. A hot boiler may leak faster than a sitting cold boiler. HX look clean?Just a guy running some pipes.0 -
Used Boiler
I would def pressure test the iron and make sure no problems. I would also contact Weil with the serial number and make sure this boiler wasn't made during the hinge crack years. You have no warranty. I would purch a new circ and aquastat and make sure that a pro sets up the burner properly. May even replace the burner motor, primary control and cad eye. To be honest the best investment is to purchase a new boiler."The bitter taste of a poor installation remains much longer than the sweet taste of the lowest price."0 -
Hinge crack years
Can I assume that the hinge crack had to do with the door? Thanks0
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