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Rust Hole in Base - Patch it? Replace it?
alexh
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Good Morning,
I recently discovered I have several decent sized holes along the top of my combustion chamber base. I have since purchased a CO meter to see how much is escaping the system. Assuming CO is escaping, I'd like to either repair or replace the base if possible. Using the service manual, I found a replacement base online for about $350, but I'm not sure how difficult it'd be to replace. What is your recommendation? I think patching it would be the simplest route, but I'm not aware of any epoxys that can handle the combustion chamber temps. Are there any other options I'm overlooking?
https://imgur.com/sQ6NpEN
https://imgur.com/HAOhNjK
https://imgur.com/cxBMgoC
I recently discovered I have several decent sized holes along the top of my combustion chamber base. I have since purchased a CO meter to see how much is escaping the system. Assuming CO is escaping, I'd like to either repair or replace the base if possible. Using the service manual, I found a replacement base online for about $350, but I'm not sure how difficult it'd be to replace. What is your recommendation? I think patching it would be the simplest route, but I'm not aware of any epoxys that can handle the combustion chamber temps. Are there any other options I'm overlooking?
https://imgur.com/sQ6NpEN
https://imgur.com/HAOhNjK
https://imgur.com/cxBMgoC
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@alexh That's a hard question to answer from a picture. However. Safety is paramount when this type of subject arises. I would replace the entire boiler. Sorry for the bad news but in my humble opinion, a combustion chamber replacement or repair probably will not take to the boiler. There seems to be too much damage.
But that's just me looking at the pictures. I would get a second opinion. Have a qualified tech physically look at it.1 -
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