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Farewell, Mr. Snowman 2.0

Steamhead
Steamhead Member Posts: 17,372
Second snowman in a row. In this case the owner had had the asbestos abated and, hopefully with some help, gotten it out of the basement. All that's left is the footprint, the base and the old Cleveland "Toridheet" burner complete with stack relay. It was firing 1.10 GPH, for a BTU input of 154,000.
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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,372
    A Lady and a Boiler

    The owner was away and Naomi was house-sitting during the project. Here she enjoys the warmest spot in the basement, at least until the pipes are insulated.



    We removed another old Series 10 thermostat, this one without a clock. The old Hoffman #4 was on the long main, and it had failed closed. The plug was in the short main. The house took forever to heat- a snowman and no main venting will do that.



    We installed a VisionPro 8000, two Gorton #1 vents on the long main and a single #1 on the short main. With Vent-Rite #1 adjustables in the bedrooms and a Gorton #5 on the big living-room radiator, the house heats quickly and pretty evenly.



    The 3-section Smith G-8 has an input of 105,000 BTUH. Lower firing rate, quicker steam production and good venting should save a lot.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • Tim McElwain
    Tim McElwain Member Posts: 4,642
    Steam lives on

    Frank you should start a museum with all the old stuff you remove. As usual a great job.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,372
    We actually did

    at our shop. Stop by sometime!
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
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