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L608A vaporstat hi low fire set up
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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
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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