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MegaSteaming In The Islands (Long & Rhode)

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  • Abracadabra
    Abracadabra Member Posts: 1,948

    "It would be preferable to run the 2" risers and put in the Safeguard for about the same cost."

    Not even close Batman. The extra nipples and fittings cost less than $80.

    Being as how this thread has already incorporated a bunch of idioms, another might be in order:

    Those who can, do; those who can't, teach

    I found the Safgard for $75. and got rid of the Cyclegard. Beats your $80. (which bought you nothing).

    Nice insult to Dan Holohan, probably the best teacher you'd ever find. Some people actually know more than you do.
    I know prices are a no-no but I couldn't resist. A Hydrolevel Safguard 400 for $75? Where.. please.. at that price I'll buy a few dozen this season. My supplier can't come anywhere near that price.
    I found it on e-bay. Apparently, it's not so popular anymore.............(rolleyes). It's the 120V version but nothing a RIB relay can't fix.

    I'm not paying $150. for it either.


    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hydrolevel-SafGard-24V-Low-Water-Cut-off-Lightly-Used-/302139737203?hash=item4658ee8473:g:21kAAOSw44BYK8Xj
    @Hatterasguy do you honestly believe any licensed installer is going to buy crap off eBay, used at that, to put on an install he will have to put his name on?
    SteamCoffeedelta T
  • MilanD
    MilanD Member Posts: 1,160
    Nice! Wow! This is a piece of art! Congrats!!

    Btw, where did you get the insulation? Also, I know some people paint the black iron to further protect against rust in the basement. What paint would you use for that? Regular interior latex, or oil? Question open to anyone willing to answer. And sorry if I'm highjacking the thread. I'll erase and start a new question if you want me to.

    Super nice install!!
  • MilanD said:

    Btw, where did you get the insulation?

    We use buyinsulationproducts.com. Some complain about the shipping (there are special, higher rates for companies that make bulky but light stuff) but we are close enough that it's okay. They always have everything and ship quick. But they don't always pick correctly, and unless you order it that way, things arrive very unorganized, which can be quite disconcerting to a novice.

    New England SteamWorks
    Service, Installation, & Restoration of Steam Heating Systems
    newenglandsteamworks.com
    MilanD
  • MilanD
    MilanD Member Posts: 1,160
    Thank you!