Question on boilers

S. Kimball

I posted earlier with the "Carlin burner and Burnham furnace question". For now I am still deciding if I can replace just the burner or considering the age of the boiler, do the whole thing. My question is this -- I have well water going into the system that has its' share of iron and maganeese in it. I did put a basic water filter on the line coming into the furnace last spring, but didn't know if I should stick to a traditional cast iron set up or is it alright to consider a system that has coils that aren't cast iron. Somewhere I thought I read that the newer metal coil setups are more prone to issues with some mineral loaded waters. The water is better with the filter setup, but I assume that some iron and maganeese are still getting through.

If replacing the whole system is the best overall solution, any suggestions on brands, models and ball park figure on expected cost?

S. Kimball

Boilers and well water

I posted earlier (Carlin burner and Burnham furnace question) and am still deciding if I replace just the burner or considering the age of the boiler, do the whole thing. My question is this -- I have well water going into the system that has it's share of iron and maganeese in it. I did put a basic water filer on the line coming into the furnace, but didn't know if I should stick to a traditional cast iron set up or is it alright to consider a system that has coils that aren't cast iron. The water is much better with the filter setup, but I am sure that some iron and maganeese are still getting through.

S. Kimball

Boilers and well water

I posted earlier with the Carlin burner and Burnham furnace question. For now I am still deciding if I can replace just the burner or considering the age of the boiler, do the whole thing. My question is this -- I have well water going into the system that has it's share of iron and maganeese in it. I did put a basic water filer on the line coming into the furnace, but didn't know if I should stick to a traditional cast iron set up or is it alright to consider a system that has coils that aren't cast iron. Somewhere I thought I read that the newer metal coil setups are more prone to issues with some mineral loaded waters. The water is much better with the filter setup, but I am sure that some iron and maganeese are still getting through.

S. Kimball

Boilers and well water

I posted earlier with the Carlin burner and Burnham furnace question. For now I am still deciding if I can replace just the burner or considering the age of the boiler, do the whole thing. My question is this -- I have well water going into the system that has its' share of iron and maganeese in it. I did put a basic water filter on the line coming into the furnace last spring, but didn't know if I should stick to a traditional cast iron set up or is it alright to consider a system that has coils that aren't cast iron. Somewhere I thought I read that the newer metal coil setups are more prone to issues with some mineral loaded waters. The water is better with the filter setup, but I assume that some iron and maganeese are still getting through.

S. Kimball

Boilers and well water

I posted earlier with the "Carlin burner and Burnham furnace question". For now I am still deciding if I can replace just the burner or considering the age of the boiler, do the whole thing. My question is this -- I have well water going into the system that has its' share of iron and maganeese in it. I did put a basic water filter on the line coming into the furnace last spring, but didn't know if I should stick to a traditional cast iron set up or is it alright to consider a system that has coils that aren't cast iron. Somewhere I thought I read that the newer metal coil setups are more prone to issues with some mineral loaded waters. The water is better with the filter setup, but I assume that some iron and maganeese are still getting through.

If replacing the whole system is the best overall solution, any suggestions on brands, models and ball park figure on expected cost?

Big Ed

Confused

Furnce is used on a warm air system... Water is used in a boiler.A boiler is used on two primary system.Either hot water or steam...

A tight hot water heating system ....once is filled will not take in any more water so solids are not a concern..


A steam system if tight uses very little water and should be blowned down to remove any colected solids. Filter is good.A tight steam system does not take on enough fresh water to corrode system..

A leaky system will burn off or use a lot of water ,fuel and rot equitment and is a concern. The answaer is a tight system...

Empire_2

Water treatment:

It's not just you heat exchanger that can suffer from excessive deposits, but also every valve, pump, that moves in the system. PH,....especially if in question can add to the premature failure of said parts and equipment. Every manufacturer has a recommended PH level that they would like to see in order to operate equipment as designed.

In your case, I would at least use quality filter and sediment straining products for the boiler, which ever you choose. Initial fill and after checks of your PH can save Bucks.

Ed. I read your response too late, but when contaminates are introduced to the system without being filtered, especially after a pro longed run time will show their affects in many way's. Yes the system is as you say, "Tight", but the crap is still in the system which effects PH and can shorten the life of everything.....


Mike T.

Big Ed

Good point

Good points .I am spoiled, I work in a good water area..