I thought I was retired,,, but

Dave0176

Some people keep pulling me back in lol

EG50 install cust knew exactly what he wanted. Rerunning the left steam main in 2” (it’s 1-1/4”) as it was an add on at some point in the last century, uneven heating wrong pipe sizing m, poor pitching, water hammer etc. it handles 5 extra radiators. This is also getting a two stage gas valve with a vaporstat set to 8oz. We’re getting there. I’m by myself.

Steamhead

Good to hear from you, @Dave0176 ! Looks good so far.

Jamie Hall

Good to know your still here! Retirement isn't always all it's cracked up to be…

ChrisJ

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1906767#Comment_1906767

I think he meant retired from installing boilers.

EBEBRATT-Ed

@Dave0176

Nice Job!!

Looks like you didn't forget how.

Dave0176

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1906769#Comment_1906769

Chris is right, it’s mostly service these days., and training. Trying to get the young individuals educated. One smell of that cutting oil smoke and it’s all over. I do miss doing these installs with my Dad, he can’t do it anymore.

I’m actually spending most of my time in my garage with a little Harley repair gig. I really enjoy working on motorcycles.

EBEBRATT-Ed

@Dave0176

A steam powered Harley LOL

JohnNY

Good to hear from you, Dave. Was that housekeeping pad there already or did you pour it? I'm trying to get my guys into the idea of pouring new pads for our installs.

Dave0176

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1906797#Comment_1906797

Hey Johnny how are ya. Yes the HO wanted a small pad so put it after pulling the old boiler.

JohnNY

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1906798#Comment_1906798

It makes a huge difference. Sorry to hear your dad is slowing down but he's put his time in, just like my dad. It's hard too watch though. I hope you're well.

EBEBRATT-Ed

For small boiler I have used solid 4" cement blocks. Clean the floor good and stick them down with silicone. Once the boiler is on it it's not bad.

Pouring a pad especially for a larger boiler is obviously better.

CoachBoilermaker

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1906767#Comment_1906767

Jamie, what are your further thoughts on this subject?

Paul S_3

Beautiful job @Dave0176 been a long time since we have spoken. Maybe 8-10 years ago when you did that brewery job. Great to see your still piping these boilers

Dave0176

And…. She’s a runner

Dave0176

Still some work to get done. Got to reconnect two radiators and finish piping the other steam main and connect the other 4 radiators. Till then most of the house has heat.

Jamie Hall

https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1906887#Comment_1906887

Mostly that for some people, at least, it can be hard to not have that regular job and routine. You really need to find something (if it doesn't find you!) to keep you interested and occupied and engaged.

EBEBRATT-Ed

@Dave0176

Really nice!! Beautiful!!

But I have to find something.

Where I am we are not supposed to come off the bottom of a gas line. Don't know if it is a MA. thing or not. They used to be strict with tees on all drops but they claim the "NEW" gas doesn't have any moisture in it so they don't enforce things like they used to. But the drip leg is there so who cares? Some codes have old leftover things from the old days,