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IBC Boiler Ignition Trials Error

ChrisWilliams2
ChrisWilliams2 Member Posts: 31

I have a IBC VX 150 system that is getting this error about once a week. Seems worse when it is not being used as often. The chamber has been cleaned very thoroughly and the unit is just a couple of years old. I can call in help for this but I am concerned that the contractor will just say to ignore it. Are there any known issues around this model or something I can even point them to. They carry multiple brands and since this sort of goes away each time I think they will say just skip it or ignore it.

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 25,955

    It may have been cleaned — but did anyone actually test and adjust things like ignition electrodes? Air/fuel ratio? Draught? Takes test instruments to do it… and you should have a printout of the results.

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
  • The VX is a great boiler. Don't let anyone tell you to ignore it as it should run without errors.

    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
  • ChrisWilliams2
    ChrisWilliams2 Member Posts: 31

    Ok this is good stuff to hear. I will work with my contractor to make sure they do this. I don't think electrodes or air/fuel have been adjusted or tested since install 2 years ago.

    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes

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