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What are the dangers of buying a used boiler

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Hey_Obie
Hey_Obie Member Posts: 66
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There is a Weil McClain WGTO-4 boiler that is for sale locally asking $700 (includes burner, circular, taco  6 zone valve control with DHW priority). This is the size that I need for my application.  The story on the boiler is that it was bought 5 years ago and used for 1 1/2 seasons.  An addition was put on and the HVAC guy told the owner that it would cost more to install the baseboards in the new addition than it would to put in a new heat pump.

So the boiler was used for 1 1/2 seasons and has sat for 2-3 years.

What concerns would you have?  IWould you pressure test before purchase?

Thanks,

Obie

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  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 2,785
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    Leakage

    Besides loosing any warranty ....Check for leakage , plug up all the taps and pressurize the boiler with water to 25# ... Sit and wait to make sure the pressure doesn't not drop ...



    Then pray to the boiler Gods for luck and long life ...

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  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040
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    warranty

    I would ask for a 30 day warranty after it is fired. A hot boiler may leak faster than a sitting cold boiler. HX look clean? 
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • CMadatMe
    CMadatMe Member Posts: 3,086
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    Used Boiler

    I would def pressure test the iron and make sure no problems. I would also contact Weil with the serial number and make sure this boiler wasn't made during the hinge crack years. You have no warranty. I would purch a new circ and aquastat and make sure that a pro sets up the burner properly. May even replace the burner motor, primary control and cad eye. To be honest the best investment is to purchase a new boiler.

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  • Hey_Obie
    Hey_Obie Member Posts: 66
    edited April 2010
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    Hinge crack years

    Can I assume that the hinge crack had to do with the door?  Thanks
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