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L608A vaporstat hi low fire set up
clammy
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How succesful has any one been using them for hi low fire control ?any real issues i should be aware of before i set out to use it for a hi low fire set up ,thanks for any input peace and good luck clammy
R.A. Calmbacher L.L.C. HVAC
NJ Master HVAC Lic.
Mahwah, NJ
Specializing in steam and hydronic heating
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If it's the usual setup
where the Vaporstat breaks the circuit to drop the boiler to low fire, it will work fine.All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
Consulting0 -
Ahh.
I was just thinking about this concept the other day. Made a post about it. Figures, it already existed somewhere.0 -
W-M Option
Weil-McLain uses the setup you describe as on option on its LGB model boilers.Dave in Quad Cities, America
Weil-McLain 680 with Riello 2-stage burner, December 2012. Firing rate=375MBH Low, 690MBH Hi.
System = Early Dunham 2-pipe Vacuo-Vapor (inlet and outlet both at bottom of radiators) Traps are Dunham #2 rebuilt w. Barnes-Jones Cage Units, Dunham-Bush 1E, Mepco 1E, and Armstrong TS-2. All valves haveTunstall orifices sized at 8 oz.
Current connected load EDR= 1,259 sq ft, Original system EDR = 2,100 sq ft Vaporstat, 13 oz cutout, 4 oz cutin - Temp. control Tekmar 279.
http://grandviewdavenport.com0 -
Hmph.
Well, at least I know it's a good idea. For whatever that's worth.0
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