Weil Mclain CCI vs Utica

Bob W._3

Dave, my EGH 105 (steam trim) is between 26-30 years old. We plan on replacing it with a Burnham IN8, but only because it is now oversized for the radiation. Unfortunately, it seems that W-M has lost its predominance in this area as well, probably due to the gasket issue.

JIMBO_2

Weil Mclain vs Utica

Can anyone offer some ideas as to which might be a better choice? I'm looking for a gas-fired 100K BTU unit, and I've had several contractors suggest each one rather than the other. I'm not really sure.

Robert O'Connor_12

JIMBO

I like the Weil-McLain.

RobertO'Connor/NJ

bob young

weil-mclein uses rubber push nipples how about burnham or slant-fin ?

bernie_2

Weil-McLain has been using elastomer seal rings on its nts for 35 years with great success. Why should this then be considered a deterent to installing one?

bob young

rubber vs. metal

the man asked for an opinion & i gave him one . metal is in in my experience better than rubber. mc lien is living on legend. burnham,peerless & slant-fin blow them away. their are numerous other points also that if you work with all these brands you would understand. if you like rubber be my guest. i,m a metal guy. not crazy about pvc either .i like cast iron. ever hear of it ?

Vernon P. James

Why

Because here in northern NY they last any where from 10 -20 yrs before they start leaking between the sections.Cold start with no coil last closer to the 10 years, Go with theUtica or iron push nipples.

Boilerpro_3

Same Here

Average life of most of the EG(H) I replace is about 17 years. They have either rotted through (steam), cracked at the top of the legs (mulitizone water) or leak at the gaskets(steam and water). However, the CG series seem to hold up much better (30 years) and seem to be very efficient. However, good flow is a must on the CG according to the factory tech I spoke to on a potential retrofit... No high delta tees across the boiler no matter what the flow rate. They hold such a small amount of water, you may want to think of them more in the copper tube category than the traditional cast iron.

Boilerpro

Todd_11

Weil

What area do you live in?

Bob W._3

southern Minnesota.

Boilerpro_3

Regular Maintenance

seems to be really important on this boiler as does installing slides (A steel plate)under the legs to keep the legs from flexing. I suspect this makes the life of the gaskets easier too. Not sure what happened, but I see quite a few E-series (predates EG) boilers still going strong, both steam and water, even under adverse conditions. Luck of the draw, I guess.



Boilerpro

bernie_2

I am familiar with all of the units tht you mention and find them all to be fine units, each in certain applications. The thing I like about the wall is that people are allowed to exchange thoughts and ideas freely without feeling belittled. Yes i am fa,iliar with cast iron, also the edsel, the titanis and the blimp. Please try and at least open your mind, to allow for the first right amendment.