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Forge_Fixer88
Forge_Fixer88 Posts: 44
in THE MAIN WALL

Is it a bad idea to buy a utica dv100 hrlp used?

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  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Posts: 4,628

    How old is it ? Why was it taken out of service ?

    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
  • Forge_Fixer88
    Forge_Fixer88 Posts: 44
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    That's the data tag.

  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Posts: 4,628

    Well, it appears a bit old and probably set up for Propane. With that 100 PSI rating the casting may still have some meat to it, hard to say. I would not pay much more than scrap value for it. Certainly a gamble.

    Why was it taken out of service ?

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    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
  • Forge_Fixer88
    Forge_Fixer88 Posts: 44

    All I know is it was upgraded and someone bought it off the plumber who did it.

  • Forge_Fixer88
    Forge_Fixer88 Posts: 44

    Can't find a whole lot of information on them wanted to see if they have specific issues.

  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Posts: 4,628

    Due to the age, I would not expect to find much information on it. Old boilers are pretty simple. Usually when the casting / heat exchanger fails (corrosion, rots, or rusts out, cracks, etc.) they are done.

    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Posts: 28,548

    DV is probably a direct vent, so it may require a specific veting material.

    It's really about how it was treated over the years. What type of system it was connected to. Any inhibitors used, etc.

    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream

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