Copper NBP

Zipper13

My boiler is in OK shape thanks to this site, but I am still always on the lookout for competent steam people for when we hit something that just needs a pro ( expect to replace boiler and NBP in less than 10 years).

I came across this photo in a local company's portfolio of work. To my eye the piping seems to follow what I would generally expect from a diagram, but the copper and the fittings bother me.
This strikes me as quality piping work by someone with attention to detail, but not quality steam piping.
This was a red flag for me.
Am I correct to write them off for big jobs like replacements and repiping, but perhaps give them a shot for for other stuff like burner cleaning/maint?

I don't own this photo, so it may not be OK for me to post it here.

STEVEusaPA

Quality work, but wrong. If you've been on this site for a while, copper on the header is not good, especially press, and the venting is wrong by code and best practices.

The Steam Whisperer

Steam piping does not follow the manufacturer's requirements for configuration, the exhaust venting is wrong and the gas piping also is probably not right ( dirt leg looks too short).

mattmia2

If they don't know why you don't use copper for steam supply piping, there are a lot of other subtleties that you need to know to make a quiet, comfortable, durable, and efficient steam system that they also don't know.

Steamhead

Someone actually got paid to do that.... amazing...............

Zipper13

Steamhead said:

Someone actually got paid to do that.... amazing...............

They also seemed very proud of the work. Had it prominently shown as evidence of their steam boiler replacement portfolio.

They come recommended by several in town, so I may give them a chance for plumbing and gas stuff as needed. But I'm glad that you all seem to have the same reaction as me on this job.

dopey27177

This is a first for me to see.
The work is nice and shinny, it makes this installers ignorance stand out like 1000 watt stop light.

Jake