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Boiler Replacement Quote

Wcurtis
Wcurtis Member Posts: 41
edited September 30 in Strictly Steam

Based on this forum and numerous books led me for guidance in contractor expectations when inquring on my 50-yr old steam boiler replacement today, 30-years in industry…..findings:

He took a photo of the existing boiler nameplate, never measured/looked at any radiators.

I asked about the Hartford loop and if its piped wrong (currently has a long nipple vs close, Steamhead came out two weeks ago for another issue), this guy didnt mention it.

Current feedwater makeup is manual, he seemed not to like that I wanted a bypass on his new auto feeder

When I asked if he includes skimming in the replacement, he didnt know what I was talking about, when I explained he stated "we put in a chemical to dissolve any oils from the installation"

excluding cost for Burnham and all the trimmings/rid of old system, I am passing on this company, have another on Friday, thanks for the help.

Mad Dog_2

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