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Leaking Dunkirk boiler

charlie1200
charlie1200 Member Posts: 5
in Strictly Steam
I've got Dunkirk Oil-fired steam boiler that was installed in the fall of 03. The model # is 3es1.ooc manufactured on !/9/03. I was using up water and couldnt see where it was leaking from,[single pipe-no underground return lines] so I decided to fill the system with water and come to find out the boiler is leaking up towards the top,took off the exhaust pipe and top cover], I can see where its leaking,its down a couple of inches but between 2 sections. Would the boiler alone be covered in warranty? The installing co. never left the owners manual or warranty!! Can I find this stuff online? Can the boiler be welded?I'd hate to have another boiler installed.    any suggestions or ideas will be greatly appreciated.

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  • charlie1200
    charlie1200 Member Posts: 5
    pics of my leaking dunkirk

    pics 
  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,495
    Look here

    I don't see your boiler listed, see if any of these numbers make sense.

    http://www.dunkirk.com/product_literature.asp



    You might try contacting customer service to wee if they can help you.



    Bob
    Smith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
    Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
    3PSI gauge
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,314
    edited May 2011
    It's probably the older Empire Steam model

    I have an old brochure showing it. 3-section, no tankless coil, 371 square feet EDR. It looks a lot like an older Utica Starfire II. These units had a 12-year warranty. Find a good steam contractor (try Find a Contractor at the top of the page) to handle the warranty arrangements and installation.



    Also, look for leaky vents, valve packings and other places where water or steam might escape. Have a Hydrolevel VXT feeder installed with the new boiler, since it has a counter that monitors the amount of water the system takes in. Excessive water intake can kill a boiler.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
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  • charlie1200
    charlie1200 Member Posts: 5
    more pics

    I'm going to post some more pics of my boiler. Does the piping look alright?
  • charlie1200
    charlie1200 Member Posts: 5
    more pics

    I'm going to post some more pics of my boiler. Does the piping look alright?
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,314
    Nope

    the header has a concentric reduction in it. And the return connections don't come down below the waterline before tying together. When it's replaced, figure on having all that re-done. You'll be amazed at how much better it works. 
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
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