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We Don't Do Steam

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
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Mostly because the big steam boys in town have the market corralled. There are also very few small, single-family homes that have steam heat in the Bay Area, but every now and then I get a call and the most recent one was last week with a small Crown boiler that was installed in 1995. He didn't have any problems, just wanted it checked out.
I marveled at the equalizer.



I marveled at the equalizer.



8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour
Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
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That's a re-branded Dunkirk. One-pipe or Vapor?All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
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Yes, 1-pipe.8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour
Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab0 -
That Dole main vent has a rather low venting capacity. Unless it's on a very short main, it should be upgraded.All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
Consulting0
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