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Utica furance from 2001

solarconvert
solarconvert Member Posts: 16
in Oil Heating
hello - we have a furance that was installed new in 2001, the Utica model number 5FH-4150. We’d like to know if the unit was built with any asbestos in it. I was wondering if by 2001 there were regulations banning the use of asbestos in residential units. thanks in advance for any info you can provide.


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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,330
    Nope. They have fiberglass insulation.

    Is there an issue with this boiler?
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  • solarconvert
    solarconvert Member Posts: 16
    thanks, for the quick response Steamhead. I’ve seen fiberglass between the cast iron and the sheet metal housing. Is the material in the combustion chamber fiberglass, too? really appreciate it. 
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,330
    It's Kaowool, not asbestos.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    solarconvert
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,297
    @Steamhead
    Guessing by his name and the question the op is going to yank it and go solar :)
    solarconvert
  • solarconvert
    solarconvert Member Posts: 16
    thanks all - yes, the system has been decommissioned.
  • solarconvert
    solarconvert Member Posts: 16
    while we’re on the subject of insulation materials, any idea what this spongee stuff is? it is a very old patch - maybe from the 50’s?
  • unclejohn
    unclejohn Member Posts: 1,833
    That may very well be asbestos. Wet it down a little and take a sample to some place that does removal and they will tell you for sure.
    solarconvert
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,297
    Depends when they patched it. Pre 1980ish it could be asbestos
    solarconvert

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