Why not convert to natural gas??

GW

If CO was high that would be a real danger. PROVIDING the tech took the readings before the draft damper. Too many variables

GW

Cleaning the boiler: it’s all easy when you know what you’re doing😀

adasilva

Charlie from wmass said:

Double the fire rate is an immediate danger. Wow! Please confirm the rotation of the meter

OK so my android doesn't like to play with microsoft & the video is too big of file. Anyway the 1/2 foot meter turns one total revolution every 12 seconds..........................

GW

Ahh that’s better, 150,000

adasilva

@GW Yes but the boiler from what I was told shouldn't get more than 140,000?

GW

And it’s easier to move the video to YouTube and then paste the link, but I think you’re good, just need a good sweeping

GW

1.05 is 147000 unless I’m having a bad math moment

adasilva

@GW OK one last thing.....this meter should spin smoothly and not have any hesitations while the boiler runs? I did notice some hesitations as it turned.............

GW

I don’t really like to rely on the 1/2 foot dial, maybe I’m too OCD who knows. But did you make a mistake on the 4 cu fit per minute? Your two numbers don’t align with each other. Maybe time for a tie breaker

Steamhead

Well, THAT's a relief.

A good cleaning, proper burner tuning and combustion test, and you'll be in a lot better shape.

Still need to know if the boiler has the proper gas-type barometric with a blocked-flue switch on it. This is the swinging disc that is mounted in the smoke pipe. Post a pic of this so we can see.

Then you can work on getting your steam system optimized.

adasilva

@GW I mave have had a hiccup on that one! It appears that it's about 2.5 per min.........

adasilva

Steamhead said:

Well, THAT's a relief.

A good cleaning, proper burner tuning and combustion test, and you'll be in a lot better shape.

Still need to know if the boiler has the proper gas-type barometric with a blocked-flue switch on it. This is the swinging disc that is mounted in the smoke pipe. Post a pic of this so we can see.

Then you can work on getting your steam system optimized.

No blocked flue switch........don't scold me as I just learned this yesterday. The man that Tim M suggested is who I am going to get to tweak my system & make sure that the orifice, diffuser plate is correct ETC. I'm sure that he will mention that the flue is an issue............

adasilva

@Steamhead FYI the pic is from last year and I know it's not the best.

GW

Uhoh now you’re gonna get some feedback on the general boiler installation 😀

adasilva

@GW eh let em bring it,if it was my personal work I'd be embarrassed but it's what I got with my house. It's come a long way from the way it was that's for sure!!

Steamhead

Here is a thread with pics of what a well-installed steamer should look like. It contains a link to one we did:

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/168108/most-times-when-we-post-a-diy-install

adasilva

@Steamhead not to inflate your ego or anything but I have that photo as a reference for when I do my drop header and move my equalizer pipe to where it belongs! You sir are a master at your craft!

adasilva

I detest spell correction on my phone......

Steamhead

adasilva said:

I detest spell correction on my phone......

You thought that was bad..............
Well, I tried to link to some "Damn You Auto-Correct" videos but they displayed in such a way as would tarnish the reputation of this family-friendly site- check them out on YouTube.

EBEBRATT-Ed

Seems like when I first mentioned over firing it was an understatement. I hope the meter reading is wrong. 240k input would give a higher stack than that I would think but something is off

gfrbrookline

Look up @New England SteamWorks he is based out of RI and is a true steam master.

adasilva

@gfrbrookline if the young man I contacted does not touch base with me by next week I will see if he can help me out!