how did that work ?, steam is amazing

newagedawn

dont know how this worked, but i know this will work!!!!

Steamhead

Looks good! Do you do a lot of steam?

newagedawn

been servicing steam for yrs but never installed one, that was my first !!! and im very happy with the way it turned out, thanks to dan holohan for his books and the input from this site , very thankful ,
this job used to bang, clank and spit, but NOW cant even here a mouse,..lol , i want more,..lol

Steamhead

First thing to do is get on the Find a Contractor page, if you're not there already. Get in touch with @Erin Holohan Haskell to find out how.

STEVEusaPA

Your boiler is too close (violates code) to the oil tank.

Bio

Is the LWCO in the wrong spot?

Fred

Yea, The LWCO is way too high. It should be in that tapping down low, under the Presssuretrol/pressure gauge. It is to shut the boiler off at a low water level. Where it is now it will shut the boiler off every time it runs and then flood the boiler with added water.

Steamhead

Bio said:

Is the LWCO in the wrong spot?

Fred said:

Yea, The LWCO is way too high. It should be in that tapping down low, under the Presssuretrol/pressure gauge. It is to shut the boiler off at a low water level. Where it is now it will shut the boiler off every time it runs and then flood the boiler with added water.

Actually, according to the tapping diagram:

http://www.peerlessboilers.com/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?EntryId=37&PortalId=0&DownloadMethod=attachment

that tapping location is correct for a primary LWCO. I'll bet the LWCO is mounted so the probe attaches at the bottom of the housing, which makes it look too high in the pics. This would also put the LED indicator lights where you can't see them.

The other tapping is for a secondary LWCO.

Not sure what (if any) Codes are in force in that area regarding the oil tank location relative to the boiler.

newagedawn

the low water cut off is in the right spot, i checked the operation, peerless gives an extra spot for extra protection if wanted and yes the oil tank is to close to the burner code is 5 feet but i wasnt contracted to move the tank,we will see what the inspector says and if he catches it im sure i will get contracted to move the tank,love peerless steamers they are the only boiler that has 14 gallons of water all the rest have 10.7, i checked believe me, i like the fact that peerless offers a larger water content than all the rest for steam i feel its needed , thanks for the observations guys!!!, but this job is solid, i guarantee it, its my reputation and here in CT i have a solid built reputation for fixing problems no else can and installs that are the best around this area, thats how i got this job!!!

Steamhead

Steamhead said:

First thing to do is get on the Find a Contractor page, if you're not there already. Get in touch with @Erin Holohan Haskell to find out how.

Worth repeating.

Erin Holohan Haskell

@newagedawn - Here's where you can sign up for Find a Contractor: https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/get-listed/

STEVEusaPA

newagedawn said:

yes the oil tank is to close to the burner code is 5 feet but i wasnt contracted to move the tank,we will see what the inspector says and if he catches it im sure i will get contracted to move the tank

If you do have a problem, instead of moving it, you can construct a 1 hour fire rated wall between the two.

Fred

My apologies @newagedawn . The LWCO looked way to high. Obviously not!

Jason_13

The Burnham Megasteam is over 15 gallons and also true 3 pass.for efficiency.

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

Do you have any pictures of the back of your boiler where the equalizer and Hartford loop connect?

newagedawn

@Alan (California Radiant) Forbes its just the 2 " equalizer into a 2 by 1 1/2 tee it reduces to the boiler to 1 1/2 and the returns go to the 1 1/2 hartford loop,... i think i have a pic if you really want to see it

Charlie from wmass

Code says 5' to the tank from source of ignition. That is NFPA code nation wide. The rest looks great.