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Peerless Pinnacle??

Jason_15
Jason_15 Member Posts: 124
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Any opinions on the Peerlss Pinnacle (80,000 BTU model)? Are these a servicing or reliability problem? It would be replacing a 1983 Weil-Mclain VHE series of the same BTU rating to heat a 1700 SQ. FT. old 2-story home with a single zone. Is this a wise move?? Thanks.

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  • .
    . Member Posts: 80


    There are thousands of threads on this boiler. Search for "Munchkin" (same boiler, different electronics, different label).
  • Floyd_7
    Floyd_7 Member Posts: 136
    Why not stick with WM????

    Check out the Ultra 80.....That would be my high eff. choice to replace it with.

    Floyd
  • Rookie
    Rookie Member Posts: 175
    Look into the Buderus wall hung

    Buderus GB 142
  • steve_6
    steve_6 Member Posts: 243
    pinnacle

    It's made by Munchkin for Peerless but does not offer the Vision controls to Peerless. Weve installed these boilers and are excellent products. We've had customers that the local gas utility has contacted after the installation to check their meter because their usage dropped so drasticly.
  • Geno_15
    Geno_15 Member Posts: 158
    They do look eff..

    but I can't say, tried to get the local rep to come to the school where I teach to give a quick seminar about these because they are cutting edge. Couldn't get him to call me back, sooo if this is how they back the unit even if it is good I don't want it.

    Every 3 months we graduate 6- 12 students. These are like planting seeds, when they grow they will buy products that they are familiar with, and shy away from the other ones.

    There are several co's that support education and do come, they do a little 2-4 hour seminar. Plus most of them give out #s for these students to call for tech assistance.

    I see it as a win-win for all involved,
    especially the students.
  • Pat_12
    Pat_12 Member Posts: 27
    Peerless Pinnacle

    Currently have one installed in my home. System has been in operation for a year. Great little boiler. Not one problem. Gas company called last month and wanted to check my meter, because usage is so low. Would reccomend without reservation. Same boiler as munchkin with different control logic. Look into the Tekmar 263 control if you decide to purchase this boiler.
  • Pat_12
    Pat_12 Member Posts: 27
    Peerless Pinnacle

    Currently have one installed in my home. System has been in operation for a year. Great little boiler. Not one problem. Gas company called last month and wanted to check my meter, because usage is so low. Would reccomend without reservation. Same boiler as munchkin with different control logic. Look into the Tekmar 263 control if you decide to purchase this boiler.
  • Pat_12
    Pat_12 Member Posts: 27
    Peerless Pinnacle

    Currently have one installed in my home. System has been in operation for a year. Great little boiler. Not one problem. Gas company called last month and wanted to check my meter, because usage is so low. Would reccomend without reservation. Same boiler as munchkin with different control logic. Look into the Tekmar 263 control if you decide to purchase this boiler.
  • Pat_12
    Pat_12 Member Posts: 27
    Peerless Pinnacle

    Currently have one installed in my home. System has been in operation for a year. Great little boiler. Not one problem. Gas company called last month and wanted to check my meter, because usage is so low. Would reccomend without reservation. Same boiler as munchkin with different control logic. Look into the Tekmar 263 control if you decide to purchase this boiler.
  • Dave_49
    Dave_49 Member Posts: 19
    Pat, tell me

    about your set-up with the Tekmar 263. I have had a Pinnacle for two years, and am very happy with it. I don't have an outdoor reset, and would love to know how your system is set up with the Tekmar control. I have the older control board, and am not sure the Tekmar will work with my boiler.
  • Pat_12
    Pat_12 Member Posts: 27
    Tekmar and 263 Controller

    > about your set-up with the Tekmar 263. I have

    > had a Pinnacle for two years, and am very happy

    > with it. I don't have an outdoor reset, and

    > would love to know how your system is set up with

    > the Tekmar control. I have the older control

    > board, and am not sure the Tekmar will work with

    > my boiler.



  • Pat_12
    Pat_12 Member Posts: 27
    Tekmar 263 controller

    > about your set-up with the Tekmar 263. I have

    > had a Pinnacle for two years, and am very happy

    > with it. I don't have an outdoor reset, and

    > would love to know how your system is set up with

    > the Tekmar control. I have the older control

    > board, and am not sure the Tekmar will work with

    > my boiler.



  • Pat_12
    Pat_12 Member Posts: 27
    Tekmar 263 and Pinnacle

    > about your set-up with the Tekmar 263. I have

    > had a Pinnacle for two years, and am very happy

    > with it. I don't have an outdoor reset, and

    > would love to know how your system is set up with

    > the Tekmar control. I have the older control

    > board, and am not sure the Tekmar will work with

    > my boiler.



  • Pat_12
    Pat_12 Member Posts: 27
    Tekmar 263

    Dave, I had to upgrade my control board to have the control work with my boiler. Talk to your distributor and see what they can do for you. My distributor was extremely helpful in getting me my new board. You will also need an interface cable to connect 263 to new control board.
  • TomStayer
    TomStayer Member Posts: 38
    To Geno

    Please give me a call at 717-235-8007. I would love to show your students a great wall hung condensing boiler, the MZ by Monitor Products.

    Hope to hear from you.
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