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Peerless boiler dumb question...

Robert O'Connor_12
Robert O'Connor_12 Member Posts: 728
edited March 2015 in THE MAIN WALL
I looked and sized a job where the customer wants a Peerless boiler (gas/steam). I can't even remember the last time I did a Peerless. In the spec's it shows a 63-05 and a 63-05L. Can anyone tell me what the difference is? What does the L stand for?
Block & jacket seem the same. Does the L stand for LP gas?
Also, does this boiler come as a knock down (shows that it does...but), and if so, do most suppliers of Peerless sell the knockdown or must it be ordered?
And, would this be the direct replacement for the discontinued 61-7 ??
How a 5 years old boiler is discontinued is questionable to me. Seems like this old girl was sitting around a supply house somewhere collecting dust before it was actually sold. Best forensics I find is that it's from 2003, yet sold and installed 5 years almost to the day.
Thanks!

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  • Abracadabra
    Abracadabra Member Posts: 1,948
    No.. the L does not mean "LP". The 63-05 is a 5 section with 7 burners. The 63-05L is a 5 section with 6 burners.

    My supplier carries the peerless in knockdown.. (at least the sizes I usually install). I haven't installed anything smaller than a 10 section peerless though. I'd think that most suppliers would carry the Peerless 63 in knockdown since it would reduce their inventory. Less sections to inventory.
    Robert O'Connor_12
  • Robert O'Connor_12
    Robert O'Connor_12 Member Posts: 728
    Got it! The EDR is approx. 600
    so no L for me. Thanks for the replies!
  • Paul48
    Paul48 Member Posts: 4,469
    No knockdown 63-03 to 63-06
    Robert O'Connor_12
  • Robert O'Connor_12
    Robert O'Connor_12 Member Posts: 728
    Thanks Paul48
  • Paul48
    Paul48 Member Posts: 4,469
    Where are you putting it?
  • Robert O'Connor_12
    Robert O'Connor_12 Member Posts: 728
    S. Orange, NJ
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  • j a_2
    j a_2 Member Posts: 1,804
    The peerless has always been my choice for steam boilers…Knockdowns are not normally stocked up here in that size…you have to order them and it takes 5 weeks…When needed, we strip it down to the block, to get it in a tight location…Take less than 20 min.. I like it because, I am very used to it ( 34 years) , parts are readily available, but seldom needed, I used to have my own kits made up for the basic near boiler piping…The local rep in my area responds within a very reasonable time, should he be needed…but seldom was….To me its a no brainer….But its pretty much what you the installer are used to…and comfortable with…Peerless to me is a classic, when it comes to steam boilers…Really hard for a manf. to screw up a simple steam boiler…Off topic, it seems to be really easy for some to make a disaster out of a simple job, then rag on the brand…because that stupid boiler bangs and turns itself on and off all the time L O L
  • Shane_2
    Shane_2 Member Posts: 197
    If you do use the Peerless, just remember the LWCO is 120V.

    I messed up years earlier doing a Peerless 63-04, outside my normal service area, ordered a VXT-24. Needed a VXT-120. The boiler was fine.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,521
    No such thing as a stupid question!
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
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  • Robert O'Connor_12
    Robert O'Connor_12 Member Posts: 728
    110v lwco?
    Was it a probe style?
    Typically see that on oil.
    From the booklet I got it sure looks like a regular MM-67 to me. I guess I will find out.
    Thanks!
    There's a feeder on it now. Customer had it off when I got there. Interesting. ..
    One thing I'm sorta thankful for is the block is a alot lighter than what it's replacing. With 17 steps up just to get in the house, snow coming in again, any thing helps...
  • j a_2
    j a_2 Member Posts: 1,804
    100v and ditto on the feeder, if your customer wants one…top riser tappings are 3 in. return tapping 2 1/2 in. skim port 1 1/4…
  • Shane_2
    Shane_2 Member Posts: 197
    edited March 2015
    Hatterasguy said:

    Shane said:


    I messed up years earlier doing a Peerless 63-04, outside my normal service area, ordered a VXT-24. Needed a VXT-120. The boiler was fine.

    No problem.

    http://www.supplyhouse.com/Rheem-RIBU1C-Enclosed-SPDT-Relay

    I recently ran an existing 101a with the 24V provided by the LWCO.

    Carry a few of these and you never are concerned about matching voltages.
    Don't worry, won't make that mistake again. Before that particular job, We had never seen a packaged residential gas fired steam boiler with a 120V probe type LWCO. Little extra aggravation, no big deal. Just trying to save the OP.

    Edit to add:
    Robert, Went back and looked, it was a 63-03 installed in 2010.



  • Robert O'Connor_12
    Robert O'Connor_12 Member Posts: 728
    It was a 110 volt probe style. One of those Cycle-Gard jobbie's that turn the boiler off all the time. Why are these things even made? Silly design.
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,401
    Bob,
    Sorry to jump in the thread like this but I tried to send you a PM a long ways back and it went to the wrong person.

    Do you have an email I can write you at?

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • Robert O'Connor_12
    Robert O'Connor_12 Member Posts: 728
    sent you a PM
  • Paul48
    Paul48 Member Posts: 4,469
    I got it!.....Nah...Just kiddin.....LOL
    ChrisJ

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