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New Boiler Installation Follow up

CKNJ
CKNJ Member Posts: 65
edited October 10 in Strictly Steam

I know everyone likes to see new install pics, but thought I would follow up on my Oct. 2021 install by EzzyT and Clammy. For background, house is 120 years old, no insulation in walls and thermostat kept at 69 degrees all the time.

I received the chart below from my natural gas provider and thought I should share this as a follow up.

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  • AdmiralYoda
    AdmiralYoda Member Posts: 684

    Great news! Give use some details on the install! House size, boiler make/model, System EDR, some pictures of the install!

  • delcrossv
    delcrossv Member Posts: 1,346
    edited October 14

    Guess steam can be pretty efficient- with a correct installation.

    Definitely need pictures.

    Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.
    SuperTech
  • CKNJ
    CKNJ Member Posts: 65

    Stats: Located in central NJ, the house is an American Foursquare, 2400 SF built between 1900 and 1905. Boiler is a Peerless 63-04L. System is pretty well matched to the boiler. This is the install before pipe insulation that I did.

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    Unfortunately, I had to cover up that pipe work even though I thought it was a work of art. All of the lines in the basement, both supply and return are insulated the same way.

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    dabrakemanGGrossEdTheHeaterMandelcrossv
  • CKNJ
    CKNJ Member Posts: 65

    And in case you were wondering, this is the thermostat that controls the system. A 1944 ITT Perfex model 155 for natural gas. Seriously, it keeps the house comfortable and would certainly seem to be very efficient at its job. It has an internal heater and external adjustable anticipator. Sometimes newer isn't really better?

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    Long Beach Eddelcrossv
  • Long Beach Ed
    Long Beach Ed Member Posts: 1,321
    edited October 19

    Very nice work.

    The Perfex thermostats, as well as the older Honeywells from that era are great on a steam system. I see them still in use all the time. You've got a nice one there! That backing plate isn't easy to find.

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 9,397

    Is that a 3 wire thermostat like Honeywell's series 10? if yes… what control is it connected to in the basement? that three wire will short cycle if you use only 2 wires. Since you are obviously not short cycling, then I'm curious about the setup.

    Love your work!!!

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,387

    @CKNJ , were the gas usage figures calculated using degree-days or just by outside temperature?

    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
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  • EzzyT
    EzzyT Member Posts: 1,344

    That install looks very familiar

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  • ethicalpaul
    ethicalpaul Member Posts: 6,669
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1815273#Comment_1815273

    but thought I would follow up on my Oct. 2021 install by EzzyT and Clammy

    It should! Nice work as always

    NJ Steam Homeowner.
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  • CKNJ
    CKNJ Member Posts: 65

    @EdTheHeaterMan I can confirm it is a 2 wire Model 155-A6, natural gas application thermostat.

    EdTheHeaterMan
  • CKNJ
    CKNJ Member Posts: 65

    @EzzyT It is my pride and joy! A true work of art.

  • CKNJ
    CKNJ Member Posts: 65

    For anyone who happens to have misplaced the installation instructions for the Perfex 155 thermostat.

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    delcrossvEdTheHeaterMan
  • delcrossv
    delcrossv Member Posts: 1,346
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1815503#Comment_1815503

    @Erin Holohan Haskell to add to the database.

    Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.
    Erin Holohan Haskell
  • HeatingHelp.com
    HeatingHelp.com Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 67

    @delcrossv we've added it to our Museum here.

    @CKNJ thanks for sharing this resource!

    Forum Moderator

    delcrossv
  • clammy
    clammy Member Posts: 3,163

    i always like to tell the truth but i don't even remember being there being when i work for other contractors im there for one reason only do what needs to be done and finish the job and go home. i kinda forget the ones i do with others and kinda just remember my own jobs unfortunately after close to 40 years spinning i some times forget ones i did 25 to 30 years ago . Until they call and then even then i have to look being everybody has there pet peeves and markings ,but usually i will know if i did it but alot are just forgotten when no one wants any maintenance after a few attempts there forgotten until they have issue then your there long lost pal after dealing w the cluele$$ and paying for zip . lol But as always a nice job by the Big E and the crew .

    peace and good luck clammy

    R.A. Calmbacher L.L.C. HVAC
    NJ Master HVAC Lic.
    Mahwah, NJ
    Specializing in steam and hydronic heating

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