moving a boiler

Al Letellier

I have a stair climber hand truck, but it's in the shop collecting dust, because I can't afford to get hurt using it. I found a local "junkie" (the scrap metal kind) that does a great job of removing old boilers and getting the new one in the basement for usually less than $400.
Worth every penny. Please pay attention to the previous comment about the boiler size. Make sure it's the right size before all that work.

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Brrian

moving a boiler

I'm a DYI type. I've repelaced all the plumbing in the house as well as re-wiring about 75%, so I'm pretty confident that I'll be able to handle this (I think I'll call in a local contractor to come in to "tune it up" and check it out before I actually turn the oil supply valve and burn anything).

My first issue: I've got a new 815 pound packaged oil fired boiler (5 sections) sitting in my garage, that I need to have in my basement and I have a 60 year old monster with a cracked firebox in the basement that needs to go to the metal recyclers. So, what are the usual steps for moving one?

Brian

Mike T., Swampeast MO

Moving/installing

The old ones are often left in the corner of the basement... Good way to vent frustration with a heavy sledge. If you're in an area where this type of equipment is common, some local heating contractor will likely have a powered, stair-climbing dolly. Will probably by VERY rough to get them only to move and check (not install) though.

If you must install it yourself PLEASE have your work reviewed by someone in the trade who is familiar with oil-fired boilers--BEFORE you fire it! If all is right, pat yourself on the back; if not swallow hard and pay the bill to have problems corrected. I believe that oil-fired equipment in particular will benefit from regular (annual or bi-annual at least) cleaning/service/etc.

Gary Fereday

Moving a 800#+ boiler ?

Measure it, if it will fit to where you want it to go with out taking it apart, Do your self a favor and get a moving & transfer outfit to move it for you. It'll be cost effective, your person will not be injured, and if they bust it they have insurance! Of course if you have to take it apart, the pieces are less heavy than the total and you'd be able to handle it. Check with the manufacture about taking it apart!

John Penwarden_2

Help

Father-in-law installed a new boiler about 7 years ago. He was a retired contractor and basically did this for a living. He enlisted myself and his nephew to carry the new boiler into the basement. I literally thought I had done some serious back damage. he told me I was a wimp. The install turned out great. I learned a ton about hydronics, but was unimpressed when I saw how he "moved" boilers into spaces.

Leo

Before you move it

A five section boiler is rather large. Have you done a heat loss to size this properly? Make sure you have the right one before going to all the trouble.

Leo

S.D.

old monster

> I have a stair climber hand truck, but it's in

> the shop collecting dust, because I can't afford

> to get hurt using it. I found a local "junkie"

> (the scrap metal kind) that does a great job of

> removing old boilers and getting the new one in

> the basement for usually less than $400. Worth

> every penny. Please pay attention to the previous

> comment about the boiler size. Make sure it's the

> right size before all that work.

>

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S.D.

old monster

I hope theres no asbestos on that 60 year old monster in the basement. If you have to do it yourself hire a pro and help him. You really shouldn't "D.I.Y." with steam or heavy boilers unless you have exp. no offense.


S.D.