Would you accept this

Coffeecup

...in your own house - new boiler sections delivered in rusty condition - is it ok? - system is 1 pipe steam - have seen so many posts about preventing rust in boiler seems weird to be starting off like this. any thoughts? - thank you.

Fred

It's just surface oxidation. It's fine. Any cast iron will do that when exposed to humidity/wet conditions and has no protective oils/gels on it (which you don't want on boiler block components, other than those that are required for any machining, which already requires skimming))

warno

I don't know anything about stream boilers but I know about metals. Like Fred said, it's just surface rust. A quick once over with a wire ball on a drill will knock that all off.

Coffeecup

Thank you very much Fred - helps a ton to hear that....my co-op board asked me if I could find out about this. Thanks again to you and to this incredible forum.

Coffeecup

Thank you Warno.

ChrisJ

Doesn't matter it would look like that after the first season anyway no matter what you do. All is well.

Coffeecup

Thanks Chris, I was wondering if that would be the case.

Fred

Glad we could put your mind at ease. Have a good one!

ChrisJ

Here's a shot of the top of my 5 year old block. That was all nice and gray when I put it in.

Once it rusts, in theory that acts as a protective layer to an extent.

Steamhead

Weil-McLain 6-80?

Coffeecup

Thanks Fred, ...peace of mind, nothing quite like it ...good one to you too.

Coffeecup

Interesting Chris, thank you - good to know what to expect.

Coffeecup

@Steamhead ...exactly correct. 1983sf of steam, 1880 EDR, replacing boiler that put out over 4000sf. Going to gas with PowerFlame lo/hi/lo burner.

Dave0176

Coffeecup said:

@Steamhead ...exactly correct. 1983sf of steam, 1880 EDR, replacing boiler that put out over 4000sf. Going to gas with PowerFlame lo/hi/lo burner.

If this is the job ASM Mechanical is doing, your in good hands, it'll be a thing of beauty when finished.

Coffeecup

Hi Dave, yes it is, and yes it will be - have full confidence in ASM - am more than excited about what's about to go down in our boiler room. Without this forum I could never have done this - as in understand and appreciate what they are about to do for us. My question was simply bc the board put me on the spot, asked for more information - it's been a long haul convincing them to do this, and as the board pres. and main instigator it's a lot easier for me, and better for everyone, if everyone in the building is happy. I have no doubt it will be an amazing installation. Can't wait.