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homeowner123
homeowner123 Member Posts: 6
in THE MAIN WALL
i have a utica boiler that i have to give it a kick every now and then to fire up, i replaced the main relay box last winter and now its doing it again. Has anyone had such an issue in the past and any ideas how to resolve it?

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  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,376
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    Model Number?

    What model is the boiler?
    Bob Boan
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  • homeowner123
    homeowner123 Member Posts: 6
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    utica boiler problem

    not home now but its at least 20 years old
  • Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating
    Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating Member Posts: 1,361
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    Sounds Like

    A loose wire. Try jiggling the wires to see which one makes it go on.



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  • homeowner123
    homeowner123 Member Posts: 6
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    utica boiler problem

    boiler model # PG8125A. its got a mili volt thermal couple, and no sensor switches or damper
  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,376
    edited November 2010
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    Milivolt

    The thermocouple or the safety switch is going bad. Assuming that the pilot is properly impinging upon the thermocouple and the connections are tight.



    The only sure way to confirm is to check the milivoltage. See "Thermocouple Testing" under Resources/ Hot Tech. Tips above.
    Bob Boan
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  • homeowner123
    homeowner123 Member Posts: 6
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    utica boiler problem

    what should the proper voltage be?
  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,376
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    Let's Back Up

    When I responded to your post the lat time, I was tired and thought you were referring to a "power-pile" system. I believe your boiler is 24volt - My error - Please forgive me.



    When you say you have to kick the "relay box", are you referring to the aquastat?



    A picture would be helpful.
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
  • homeowner123
    homeowner123 Member Posts: 6
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    utica boiler problem

    no, i have to give the bottom of the boiler a little kick, not the relay which is up above.
  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,376
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    Gas Valve

    Are you Kicking around the gas valve or burner? Please be more specific; I'm not seeing you're boiler or what you're doing.
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
  • Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating
    Bob Gagnon plumbing and heating Member Posts: 1,361
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    It Sounds Like

    A loose connection or bad wire. Next time the boiler shuts down wiggle each connection and wire individually, when the boiler kicks on, that wire or connection will be the bad one. 



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  • homeowner123
    homeowner123 Member Posts: 6
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    utica boiler problem

    Here is the photo you asked for. As you can see the relay is up on top and I have to give it a kick on the lower half of the boiler. I have jiggled all wires, nothing seems to be loose.
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