Rust on Brand New Burnham Boiler

Boilertrouble

I had a brand new Burnham Boiler installed a few weeks ago.  Didn’t think to inspect the underside of the boiler during the install, but recently noticed a huge amount of rust underneath it.

Based on the photos below, should I be concerned?  Burnham said it’s probably just surface rust, no big deal.  As a non-expert, it seems very concerning.

Ironman

Just surface rust. Perfectly normal.

Boilertrouble

Terrifying as the homeowner.  Should I get it on “file” with Burnham somehow or they just going to toss the photos if I send them their way?

bburd

There is no need to worry about this, it is entirely normal and insignificant. Cast-iron is tough stuff.

Steamhead

Ironman said:

Just surface rust. Perfectly normal.

bburd said:

There is no need to worry about this, it is entirely normal and insignificant. Cast-iron is tough stuff.

This.

DanHolohan

Normal. Please don’t worry. 

Mad Dog_2

Keep in mind..the cast Iron is very thick. Go get some spiked eggnog or Coquito and Hug the Grandkids!  Mad Dog 🐕 

STEAM DOCTOR

I have put in a zillion cast iron boilers and almost all of them look like that somewhere or other

ethicalpaul

Don’t worry, it’s going to rot from the inside out 😅

EBEBRATT-Ed

Completely normal. Scrub a Cast Iron pan and put it on the counter to air dry without drying it and it will look just like the boiler.