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Best LWCO brand?

Santa_Bob
Member Posts: 5
in Gas Heating
Hi,
I have had 3 LWCOs fail in the last 12 years. One failed after only a few months, one lasted about 2 years, one lasted about 5 years, and one is still working! My first question is, how long should I expect these to last in normal use? Should they be periodically replaced, even if they appear to be functioning?
My second question is, do any of you recommend a particular brand? I have used a Mcdonnell & Miller GuardDog and Hydroevel Safguards, but I see that Taco makes them and I am sure there are other brands. Any opinions?
Thanks in advance.
Bob
I have had 3 LWCOs fail in the last 12 years. One failed after only a few months, one lasted about 2 years, one lasted about 5 years, and one is still working! My first question is, how long should I expect these to last in normal use? Should they be periodically replaced, even if they appear to be functioning?
My second question is, do any of you recommend a particular brand? I have used a Mcdonnell & Miller GuardDog and Hydroevel Safguards, but I see that Taco makes them and I am sure there are other brands. Any opinions?

Thanks in advance.
Bob
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Probe type. Probes need to be removed and cleaned yearly. Nothing will last if not maintained. No reason why the probe shouldn't last 10 years if cleaned yearly.
I have about 30 years on a float type MM.Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.0 -
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