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What can I replace R8182D with?

skeazy
skeazy Member Posts: 1
in Domestic Hot Water
Hello. I recently lost hot water/heat and trouble shot it down to the aquastat. Power comes in, thermostats energize relay, but no power ever gets to the burner or circulator. A replacement for one of these is stupidly expensive, and I've been unable to find much information on what can replace it. I see many people reference a 8184, which can be replaced by a much newer R7284(and its only $75..) from what I gather, but I can't find anything about compatability with what I have.

If you guys could help me out I'd appreciate it.

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  • HVACNUT
    HVACNUT Member Posts: 6,251
    Unfortunately, you need a new aquastat and primary control.
    A Honeywell L8124A, or a Hydrostat 3250 Plus for the aquastat. Any primary with a 15 second safety will do. Honeywell, Carlin, Beckett, etc. The 8184G is a 45 second safety.
    Sounds like your doing the job yourself. Do you have a combustion analyzer?
  • STEVEusaPA
    STEVEusaPA Member Posts: 6,505
    skeazy said:

    ...stupidly expensive,...

    Based on what?
    Parts cost what they cost, and professionals deserved to get paid to install them.
    You need a competent professional to choose the proper replacement, wire it correctly, put it into service, checking the safeties to make sure they work properly.

    There was an error rendering this rich post.

    IronmanRobert O'BrienGBartJohn66
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,338
    I think Beckett makes an AquaSmart/GeniSys kit that can replace this control. Going this way would bring your unit up to current standards- 15-second trial for ignition, 2012-compliant energy savings etc. BUT, you need to have a pro install it.

    @skeazy , where are you located?
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    Robert O'Brien
  • Robert O'Brien
    Robert O'Brien Member Posts: 3,561
    Not a project for a casual DIY'er.
    To learn more about this professional, click here to visit their ad in Find A Contractor.
    GBartJohn66
  • GBart
    GBart Member Posts: 746
    Please don't do this yourself.

    There have been many DIYers who are no longer here and sometimes killed their loved ones to save $100. This is a combination safety device and requires a knowledgeable person to correctly rewire the unit and PROVE the safeties work.

    What you should do as an informed consumer is make sure they test the High Limit and Burner Safety before leaving, ask them to demonstrate.
  • John66
    John66 Member Posts: 3
    I just price one of these babies out today, $700.00 , for another 300 bucks I am ripping out Wayne burner, installing a BECKETT with a standard high limit aqua stat with circulated controller, boilers a pos, but they need a new boiler this spring , so they are able to reuse the parts am installing.nlisten if your boile got this controller it’s pre 1980,s . Just up date you cheap fer’s 😂😂😂😂
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,338
    Try this kit- I did, it makes the job easy since everything is pre-wired:

    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/176551/nice-job-beckett

    What boiler are you working with?
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting

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