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buying a new boiler

Bill Wright_2
Bill Wright_2 Member Posts: 65
in THE MAIN WALL
Floyd is right, though.

You need to define your application.

Your best bet is to find a professional contractor that you trust & then trust him to select the best, most appropriate equipment for the job.

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  • cw
    cw Member Posts: 8
    new boiler

    can someone let me know if burnham is a good boiler to buy? or should I stay away from it?
  • Floyd
    Floyd Member Posts: 429
    Gas, oil, for what application????

    really need to know more info. to make an intelligent recomendation....
    diferent things need different equipment.
    You wouldn't go mud bogging in a little metro......

    The Burnham boiler is a great boiler if used in the right way, for the right application.


    Floyd
  • Boilerpro
    Boilerpro Member Posts: 410
    Bill's right...

    I've seen contractors install boilers that should last 50 years, and they started leaking after only 7. It is hard to find a bad boiler, it is really easy to find a bad installation. Find a good contractor that really knows thier way around your type of system and that keeps up with all the changes that are in the boiler business, and go with what they recommend. If you're in Northwest IL,give me a call. I like to think I'm the type of contractor I just described.

    Boilerpro
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 24,855
    Two cents worth from an HO

    Boilerpro et al are right -- with a minor caveat: if you can't find a really good contractor who already knows your type of system cold (my problem) find a really good contractor who is intelligent and willing to learn all there is to know about your system! (my solution). Then let him take it... he will do a good job and, better yet, be around to help you out the next time!
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Ken
    Ken Member Posts: 26


    One of the things i have learned in life is that the answers are usually easy to find once you learn the right questions to ask.

    Is there somewhere to go to learn what questions are relevant so that you can try to determine the really knowledgeable contractor from the one that just tells you he is. I am still paying for the last time I didn't know the right questions.

    There isn't any listed contractors near my area and I am also trying to decide on a new boiler.

    Ken Caverly
  • cw
    cw Member Posts: 8


    Thank you ken! of course any plumber will tell you they are the one for the job but how do you really know if he is competent? unfortunately there are more inadequate plumbers than adequate ones. I just hope I don't get taken for a ride!
  • Floyd
    Floyd Member Posts: 429
    Hey CW!!!!

    Ask for names, #'s, pics, or get the guy to take you around and show you his work!!!
    If a guy is proud of his work and KNOWS that he does a good job.... he will be more than
    happy to show off what he has done!!!!!!

    Just another way to CYA!!!!

    Floyd
  • cw
    cw Member Posts: 8


    I agree that is good advice,Floyd.
  • cw
    cw Member Posts: 8
    Hey Floyd!

    Is there any web site where I could type in a plumbers license # and see if he is in good standing?
  • Jamie Pompetti
    Jamie Pompetti Member Posts: 82


    where are you located
  • Roger Litman
    Roger Litman Member Posts: 64
    Plumber may not be right person

    There is a difference between plumbers and heating men, some are both, but a lot are not especially when it comes to steam and controls.Look for a good heating man in your area and judge him by seeing his work and asking the right questions. Competence usually shows through.

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  • Floyd
    Floyd Member Posts: 429
    I really can't answer that...

    I live in upstate PA. where fortunately or un fortunately there is absolutely
    NO liscence required to do ANYTHING!!!!!! 'cept hunt and fish :-)
    Lotta kids still get away with drivin' out here!!!!! Takes at least an hour
    to get a Cop!!!! and That's a PAY call!!!!
    Anyway... you get the idea!!!!

    Sorry I can't help you out with that one!!!

    Floyd
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