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Cleaning a Monitor boiler

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,214
in THE MAIN WALL
We installed this boiler 13 years ago when wall-mounted, condensing boilers were not as abundant as they are now.  We bought six or seven of them from Pete Caruso and they are all still working.  French made, non-modulating.



This was its first service.  I replaced the igniter, condensate p-trap and on-board expansion tank and cleaned the heat exchanger.  Surprisingly easy to work on and almost as clean as the day we installed it.
8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab

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  • Mark Eatherton
    Mark Eatherton Member Posts: 5,858
    I consider Pete Caruso the father of mod con boilers in the U.S.

    Prior to his involvement, NO ONE was doing anything with modcon boilers that I am aware of.



    How did the vents look? 13 years w/o service is a LONG time.



    I miss Pete. He was with Ray. Anyone know where he is these days?



    ME

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  • Tim Potter
    Tim Potter Member Posts: 273
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    Mark, I found this link, possibly your friend???



    "HVAC INDUSTRY CONSULTANT

    Davenport, Iowa Area | Management Consulting

    Current: Principal at CARUSO HVAC CONSULTING Past:Pete at Caruso et. al., rAy Boiler National Sales Manager at Mestek, Inc., National Sales Manager, MZ Line at Monitor Products, Inc., Director of... Education: The Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland Baltimore County Summary:EXPERIENCE: Spent 30+ years in HVAC industry, 20 with small condensing boilers. Opened my own rep firm specializing in commercial-industrial HVAC..."



    I grew up right next to Davenport, parents still there, nice area, but I would still rather be in Colorado.... someday



    Take care,



    Tim
    Winter Park, CO & Arvada, CO
  • Mark Eatherton
    Mark Eatherton Member Posts: 5,858
    Thanks Tim...

    I will try and track him down.



    ME

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  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,214
    Education

    Pete was a key person in my education in condensing boilers. 



    As I remember, he lived far from his office and would take the Monday train to work. He lived in his office all week and would then take the train home on Friday for the weekend.  But I hear that is common on the east coast, no?
    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
  • STEVEusaPA
    STEVEusaPA Member Posts: 6,505
    just wondering......

    Alan, is this boiler near the Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz?  Pic 5 has water running sideways....lol...just teasing ya.  I was there last summer and it is wierd.

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