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Peerless heating company

hoyergr
hoyergr Member Posts: 6
in Strictly Steam
can anyone direct me to some information on a Peerless MMW-85?like what btu it is and does it compare to current Peerless models?is there repair manuals available or parts?

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,422
    Can't find anything quickly- can you post some pics of the boiler, including a close-up of the nameplate that shows the model, etc?
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    Le John
  • hoyergr
    hoyergr Member Posts: 6
    This is a hot water natural gas boiler for residential
  • hoyergr
    hoyergr Member Posts: 6
    Got these pics from seller.am wanting to buy this if can verify the btu?
  • STEVEusaPA
    STEVEusaPA Member Posts: 6,505
    Id guess 85K. But I would never buy a used boiler.

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,422
    STEVEusaPA said:

    Id guess 85K. But I would never buy a used boiler.

    @STEVEusaPA has a good point. You don't know where the boiler came from or what shape it's in.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    kcopp
  • hoyergr
    hoyergr Member Posts: 6
    I wouldnt touch a new slantfin with a tenfoot pole after reading so many bad customer reviews on less
    than 10 year old boilers .i also read the same type of reviews on other national brands.seems new boilers are like new maytag wash machines!they aint built American tuff and dependable anymore!
  • GroundUp
    GroundUp Member Posts: 2,145
    Sounds like you've already made up your mind. That's 69,000 BTU output, 85k input and it's a 30 year old piece of crap. I saw that exact unit on Craigslist this morning and have thrown several more in the trash from that same area of Eastern MN over the last few years. There is a reason he says it was never used- probably because it wouldn't fire since new. That thing isn't worth scrap value, much less what he's asking for it
    SuperTech
  • hoyergr
    hoyergr Member Posts: 6
    I would imagine you disposed of 30 to 40 year old boilers that reached the end of their life,which 30 to 40 years is great .No I did not make up my mind to buy that unit.If it was purchased new ,was higher btu and sat there unused,sure I would entertain the thought if the price is right.most likely will purchase a new unit but am researching which brands have the best track record.Of course I will not pay full retail on a new unit as there is absolutely no warranty when a unit is installed by the homeowner.From reading up on warranty nightmares,perhaps am no worse off.Thanks for the btu information.
  • GroundUp
    GroundUp Member Posts: 2,145
    3 of the 5 or 6 were abandoned 15-25 years ago because they were garbage, and one of the others I was told had been an annual problem since they moved in a decade earlier. Not a good shelf life, I would imagine the original owner changed it out for a reason and sold it for a song to the fella trying to sell it now 25 years later. Good luck finding a brand new boiler for used cost, and having it last forever after being installed by a homeowner.

    We've had very good luck with Slant Fin Sentry units in terms of ease and longevity, but hopefully you can find something else since they are garbage in your world
  • hoyergr
    hoyergr Member Posts: 6
    Did not say new for used price.why would i go to an installer and buy with no warranty when can go online and buy cheaper.as far as a "home owner" in your mind is unskilled?i tear apart , fix and maintain bigger boilers for a living than these small home boilers.i can surely install a new one.i prefer old systems that dont have all the electronic main control boards and other accessories that have mini boards in them!

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