Richardson boiler demolition

Peter_7

I have the large lower section of a pancake Richardson coal(oil conversion) sitting in my basement. The installers of my new system were not able to break it up to bring up and out my basement stairs. I have no other way to get out of the basement. They got all the rest of the old burner out and did a great installation of a new oil burner, but now I'stuck with this "planter" in my basement. I haven't paid for the job yet, as thet're supposed to remove the old unit. How is this typically done if it needs to be broken down? There isn't a way in my basement to bring it out whole-- it has to be made smaller. If they claim that it can't be removed, is that true? How much would it cost for me to have this done by someone else? A demolition expert? HELP!

David_5

Give them a sledge hammer

Swing hammer until pieces are small enough to move out of your house.

David

tommyoil

why cant they take it out?

Is is because they dont have the clearances? or is it because they cant lift it? If its a clearance issue it has to be broken up with a sledge hammer(or whichever way you find easiest) and taken out in pieces(halves is nice if you can swing it) If its a weight issue you need to find someone with an electric(stairclimber)handtruck, and make sure the stairs can take the load. Or a heavy duty standard handtruck and a few willing participants to give you a hand again, making sure the stairs(and the hand truck)can take the load. Where are you located?

Unknown

Swing away

I try to sledge hammer the cast iron bottom into 2 halves . It's easier if they can break it from the inside of the chamber going out . Breaking it from the outside going in can be done , it takes alot more effort though .

oil-2-4-6-gas

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you might have 1 small problem there --the sections probably have asbestos rope between them --breaking it up will release fibers into the air--not a good situation

Mark Eatherton1

BONG, BONG, BONG....

Get used to that noise. I find with the old cast iron anythings (bath tubs, boilers, etc), if you establish a line, begin hammering on it, moving each blow just a little further down the line, and KEEP hammering, eventually the casting will start sound differently (hollow blows). Be prepared for a major parting of the ways...

Alternately, one could rent a pneumatic 30# jack hammer and the associated air compressor, hose etc and avoid banging the noid. Wear a full face shield, ear protection and breathing apparatus. It's NOT an easy job, but it can be done. If there appears to be asbestos on it, consult an abatement specialist.

BONG, BONG, BONG...

Happy BONGING!!

ME

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