My boiler shuts off on windy or very cold days

Joepira

Hello I have a Laars natural gs 105k boiler that shuts off on very cold or windy days. I’m in Colorado (high elevation). Is this an issue with the vent damper? 2007 Mini Therm 105k

EdTheHeaterMan

The warmer it is inside and colder it is outside. ( the greater the temperature difference) the more draft a normal vent pipe can create. This higher draft can cause a gas pilot to blow out, or an electronic ignition to fail on start up. High wind can also cause changes in natural draft thru a venting system. What is the type of failure? standing pilot goes out? Electronic ignition failure?

EdTheHeaterMan

Is your Larrs MiniTherm JX model? https://www.supplyhouse.com/Laars-JX125NLIU1-JX-125-105000-BTU-Output-Mini-Therm-Gas-Fired-Hydronic-Boiler-w-Low-Loss-Header-Pump-Assembly-5001-8000-FT here is the installation manual https://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.supplyhouse.com/product_files/Laars-JX125NLIU1-Install.pdf. read page 11 thru 16 to understand how the venting and combustion air play a roll in proper operation of your equipment.


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