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Good Steam Plumber in Boston area

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Can anybody recommend a steam knowledgeable plumber in the Boston area? We have a old commercial style Paul steam system in our house and it has issues like water hammer, losing water, and huge heating bills. I am considering changing it over to forced hot water since I would like to keep some of the old empire style radiators.



Thanks

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,835
    edited April 2011
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    Try Ed Wallace

    not sure of his phone number but he knows steam.



    I wouldn't even think about converting that system. It's likely the radiators are a type that would not work with hot water. Also, hot-water needs at least ten times the pressure of steam, which can cause leaks, and even if the radiators were capable of working with water they might not be big enough to heat the building.



    Keep the Paul system. It's fixable.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • ed wallace
    ed wallace Member Posts: 1,613
    edited April 2011
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    Good Steam Plumber in Boston area

    hi frank thank you for the vote of confidence I would be happy to look at his system
  • Stephen Hickey
    Stephen Hickey Member Posts: 4
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    thanks for referral

    Thanks for the referral. Ed, can you send me your number? Mine in 617-666-3134.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,835
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    No problem

    but you do need to get a Find a Contractor ad from Dan. That way people can find you without someone from Baltimore having to step in ;-) Believe me, it's worth it!



    BTW, i might be up that way next month. E-mail me your cell # in case I can't find it from earlier, and we'll hook up.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • Charlie from wmass
    Charlie from wmass Member Posts: 4,322
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    No he does not need to get an add

    I have one. I that's enough for the whole state.
    Cost is what you spend , value is what you get.

    cell # 413-841-6726
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/charles-garrity-plumbing-and-heating
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