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We Don't Do Steam

Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,243
in THE MAIN WALL
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.





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

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,492
    That's a re-branded Dunkirk. One-pipe or Vapor?
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
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  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,243
    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 slab
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,492
    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
    Consulting

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