Flood damage

ed wallace

it is unrepairable all electric components that were underwater need replacing

Phil_6

Boiler under water

Looked at a job yesterday where the basement was flooded by 3 ft of water. The boiler and water heater were submerged. The boiler is at least 25 years old. Am I correct in recommending both units be replaced? The boiler is rather small and it doesnt seem worth trying t replace all the submerged componants but I was wondering what you all think.

Thanks, Phil

Constantin

Yup,

Prudence dictates both components be replaced rather than repaired. The cost of a proper repair will usually exceed the price for a new system by a long shot.

Besides, this could be a great opportunity for the homeowners to consider a indirect water heater if their main system is hot-water based also. Just food for thought.

Jaitch

Don't Forget

If you quote on new equipment, now the time is right to move those circs to supply side, add a good air seperator, and all those other things we talk about here. - Don't re-install the mistakes!

BillW@honeywell

Don't attempt to relight anything....

that has been exposed to water. Gas valves, ignition modules, oil burner controls, aquastats and other boiler, furnace or water heater controls MUST be replaced. Attempts to relight may result in fire, explosion, property damage and serious personal injury or death. Do not risk any more damage!!

Phil_6

don't you all worry... ;-)

The insurance company is okay with ripping out the boiler and water heater and going all new. I guess they got their moneys worth out of her in premiums. She has been living in this house since.... 1921 believe it or not. First frozen pipes in 84 years, not bad

Phil

Todd_9

similar situation

My customer experienced a fire in the upstairs of the home he's in a catch 22 situation and I'm looking for advice. Customer is going to replace boiler and add an indirect however there is mold starting to grow in the basement due to all the water. The boiler was not submerged but may have been sprayed. His remediation company for the mold wants to get heat on to clean up and prevent more mold but I told him we cannot work in a moldy environment. He asked if we could get the old one running so the cleanup could be done and then we can replace the units. I would almost like to walk away from this but we were referred by a friend. What should I tell this guy? use salamanders or space heaters?

oil-2-4-6-gas

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well he can either get some other heat-salamanders,electric etc --or have the possibility of having the house blowing up ----etc..submerged controls cannot be used-ask your insurance carrier if your covered--i think you will find your answer}}