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Copper header

Jim B_2
Jim B_2 Member Posts: 20
Take a look at my latest home improvement "to do". I do not see any leaks in the fittings ...yet. Should I just insulate the pipes or does it make more "cents" to replace the copper first?

Thanks

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  • Thad English
    Thad English Member Posts: 152
    nice......

    hoo-weeeeee. That is a thing of beauty. So, when are you ripping that out and putting in the real pipe?
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,599
    Replace it all

    and pipe it in the proper configuration. You'll save a bunch of money on fuel. Just ask Alex Marx.
    Retired and loving it.
  • lchmb
    lchmb Member Posts: 2,997
    a few cents

    can be made when you rip out the copper and sell it at the scrapyard!..:) Do it while it's warm, you'll thank yourself later...
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,371
    Jim, I'm not sure what make that boiler is

    but you need to repipe that thing NOW.

    First thing to do is read Dan's book "The Lost Art of Steam Heating" if you haven't already. It explains how headers on steam boilers work. Then get the piping diagram from your boiler's manufacturer. This will tell you what size the header pipes need to be.

    To see what some really nice headers look like, go here:

    http://www.heatinghelp.com/pdfs/127.pdf

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    Replacing that header is going to be a lot of work, but well worth it. You might want to check out the Find a Professional page of this site to locate someone who can handle the work if you don't think you're up to it.
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  • jim lockard
    jim lockard Member Posts: 1,059
    oh now

    polish that pipe up it may not look all that bad.
  • Jamie_6
    Jamie_6 Member Posts: 710


    Hey Thad!

    I have been looking into a sand blaster for you still but with no avail. The guy I had told you about is no longer in business.

    I would also like to thank you for the props. a couple of weeks back.

    Jamie

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