gas burners replacement

itzik

Hi,I have this Weil Mclain in a house I bought. Its pretty old not sure how old but i need to change the burners... They are rusty!
I got a quote for $ but seems to me too much.
I saw how my technician took them out- seems like an easy job to install, you dont even need a screw.
should I just order the parts? how do I know which one will fit for sure?
I am attaching few photos. Maybe its better to just get a new one install or should I wait until it stops working?
Appreciate you looking at it and give me some advice. I love this blog!

Jamie Hall

You'd only need to change the burners if you couldn't get good combustion numbers or if they were actually rusted through somewhere -- and if they were actually rusted through, you have bigger problems...

How is the system running otherwise? Has the boiler been cleaned and the combustion properly adjusted?

pecmsg

There’s a reason pricing is not allowed. 

You can look at YouTube and see how to change the part but do you have a combustion analyzer to set it up properly? The knowledge to use the analyzer?  

mattmia2

The fact that there is a hole rusted in the jacket seems to be an issue, looks like either it isn't drafting properly or it is condensing because of sustained low return water temps.

EBEBRATT-Ed

@itzik

Looks pretty old, I would check to see if the burners are available before doing anything.

We can't talk prices here so please remove pricing.

You might want to plan for replacing the boiler would be money well spent

neilc

mattmia2 said:

The fact that there is a hole rusted in the jacket seems to be an issue, looks like either it isn't drafting properly or it is condensing because of sustained low return water temps.

uhhh, look again, it's a steamer

JUGHNE

Matt, it looks to be a steam boiler, so return temps probably not the issue.

This looks like a good candidate for an overfill test to see if any holes in the CI.
That would settle the decision to buy new burners.

IMO, if the burner slots are not rusted shut, they can be wire brushed for cleaning.

But maybe the sections are not sealed for the combustion gases.

Could be time for new boiler.

SuperTech

The flue pipe needs replacing due to rust as well.  I wouldn't be shocked if that boiler was sending steam up the chimney. 

itzik

Hi Thanks for all the advice. I Think it runs well not too many problems... Just need to replace the copper-coil every 1-2 years.
It was filled with water all the way to see if there was a leak. Nothing leaked. It was never cleaned properly I mean the company I use Homeserve doesn't really do it. Strange
- I didnt know i need combustion properly adjusted. I dont have a machine like that.
- Probably better give this job to a professional.

DavidDow_2

Your last words are correct. Hire a professional fluent in, and licensed in gas fired systems as well as steam, (may be hard to find). Also, for your safety, have a professional chimney inspector look things over. Seems there may be trouble with drafting.
Saving lives is worth more than saving money. Some of my customers have difficulty reasoning that.
Get a few CO, (carbon monoxide detectors) too.

pecmsg

DavidDow_2 said:

Your last words are correct. Hire a professional fluent in, and licensed in gas fired systems as well as steam, (may be hard to find). 

Get a few CO, (carbon monoxide detectors) too.

low Level CO detectors. 
Not the UL 2034 but Low Level.