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  • billtwocase
    billtwocase Member Posts: 2,385
    offended, but not surprised

    Thanks for sharing that here Tim. The comments don't surprise me at all considering the source.  It's always a judgement call when there is no $$$ coming from Uncle Sam, or an insurance company. If safely rebuilding a boiler or furnace is all the only choice for a homeowner, Then i will be stupid and cheap also
  • billtwocase
    billtwocase Member Posts: 2,385
    and thanks Dan

    for being the genuine gentleman that you are. Not many stick up for us oil guys. Most think we lack knowledge, and have sooty hands and nothing else
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    I will never forget,

    never close that door, and never insult you. You deserve nothing but respect from me, and that's what you'll always get.



    You cannot elevate yourself by putting other people down.
    Retired and loving it.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,796
    Might not be a bad idea

    if one of us has a contact at a gas industry group, to suggest they set up something similar. 
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  • Robert O'Brien
    Robert O'Brien Member Posts: 3,540
    edited September 2011
    SLO-115

    If I were a HO,that post would not inspire confidence in my oil heat technician
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  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Exactly.

    Incredible, isn't it? 
    Retired and loving it.
  • walnuts
    walnuts Member Posts: 21
    A little off course?

    Chuck,  the only way to be safe and sure is to hire a professional to inspect the damage.  Without seeing the equipment we are all only guessing at the damage.  Anyone who works under the influence is a fool, gas, oil, wood, pellets, it really doesn't matter.  As a second point any person who owes much of their livelihood to a particular fuel and sees fit to bash it without merit is also a FOOL and that is a FACT!!!!!   ps I read that in the riello handbook. 
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,513
    Thanks for clarifying that.

    I understand now. Thanks.
    Retired and loving it.
  • Ron Jr._3
    Ron Jr._3 Member Posts: 603
    Not suprised either

    about the comments from this guy . Whether he's right or not about a certain subject , it all gets drowned out by the nastiness that follows . Everyone's entitled to their opinion , but when you personally threaten to drop a dime to someones owners about the code compliance of their work , because you have a personal problem with them ......... 



    One paragraph is 1 too many to spend on THAT story .......



    On the subject at hand , I don't see a problem whatsoever re-using an oil fired cast iron boiler as long as the controls that got wet are changed and the boiler is properly cleaned and set back up . A chunk of iron aint gonna be hurt by a short period of being underwater . Only had one where all the controls went under . The majority needed just the burner replaced .  
  • haventseenenough
    haventseenenough Member Posts: 61
    haventseenenough

    what do you do when a push nipple or a gasket fails on a boiler and floods the unit. repair the boiler or replace it. same result boiler gets damaged,controls need to be replaced,new refractory ect.mother nature vs. failure of equipment? whats the difference? all is repairable if done by a qualified service company, and or tech. 2cents worth.
  • add
    add Member Posts: 94
    you need a good oil mechanic,

    all the electric parts on the burner,need to be replaced,have the guy inspect the chamber and go from there.i had one going in 15 min.and left the insurance guy with his mouth open....if there is any sid harvey near by,you can get refurbished parts for the time being good luck..we have been doing it for the last 2 weeks,from orange cty.ny.good luck
  • Westport_Johnny
    Westport_Johnny Member Posts: 24
    had my smith oil boiler flooded in March and repaired under service contract

    Had a huge flood (brackish water) in March '11 and fortunately was able to get the boiler fixed the next day (after having all the water pumped from the basement) by my local oil company... they did it under the service contract.

    (Not so lucky with the tankless water heater- the board was fried and I needed to replace the unit)

    I was happy they fixed the boiler as it was cold outside; then again, disappointed as my warranty on the 4 yr old boiler now void, was sort of hoping to use funds to switch to gas, but FEMA would not honor a claim (as an emergency repair worked)

    If the system is good, and you intend to stick with that form of fuel, try to get the boiler repaired.  Ultimately, if you have flood insurance, you should be coverred, whether for repair or replacement.
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