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Crack in furnace ?

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sldamiano
sldamiano Member Posts: 34
in Strictly Steam
I was replacing my thermocouple and noticed a bit of a water drip. Stuck my phone in there a took a pic. How bad is the damage ?

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  • Leon82
    Leon82 Member Posts: 684
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    It won't buff out, you may want to start budgeting for a new one.

    How old is it?
  • sldamiano
    sldamiano Member Posts: 34
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    What does buff out mean exactly?
  • sldamiano
    sldamiano Member Posts: 34
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    Over 20 years> @Leon82 said:
    > It won't buff out, you may want to start budgeting for a new one.
    >
    > How old is it?
  • Leon82
    Leon82 Member Posts: 684
    edited November 2017
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    > @sldamiano said:
    > What does buff out mean exactly?

    It's not an easy fix, of it can be pulled apart the gaskets can be changed but if it goes south you will need a new one anyway
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,843
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    sldamiano said:

    What does buff out mean exactly?

    In auto body work, a small imperfection in the paint can be taken care of with a buffing tool. This means it's not a major project. The expression has come to mean something that can be easily fixed.

    But that's not the case here. Where are you located? We might know someone who can help you.

    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
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  • sldamiano
    sldamiano Member Posts: 34
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    > @Steamhead said:
    > What does buff out mean exactly?
    >
    > In auto body work, a small imperfection in the paint can be taken care of with a buffing tool. This means it's not a major project. The expression has come to mean something that can be easily fixed.
    >
    > But that's not the case here. Where are you located? We might know someone who can help you.


    Understood. I’m located in Johnston Rhode Island and from what I understand it’s about time for a new one
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,843
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    Not sure if @Charlie from wmass will come that far- if so, he's an excellent choice. Otherwise, try the Find a Contractor page of this site, here:

    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • sldamiano
    sldamiano Member Posts: 34
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    > @Steamhead said:
    > Not sure if @Charlie from wmass will come that far- if so, he's an excellent choice. Otherwise, try the Find a Contractor page of this site, here:
    >
    > https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/

    Thank you. I mean I know you can’t really tell but should I be calling someone to look at that ASAP?
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,843
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    Call him and see.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    sldamiano
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 15,544
    edited November 2017
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    Also @New England SteamWorks is out of Rhode Island. You can find his information on other posts I am sure they can do a hot water job. Pictures of their work are excellent.
    New England SteamWorksCanuckersldamiano
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,843
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    That would be another fine choice.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    New England SteamWorkssldamiano

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