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Coffeecup
Coffeecup Member Posts: 25
edited September 2016 in Strictly Steam
...in your own house - new boiler sections delivered in rusty condition - is it ok? - system is 1 pipe steam - have seen so many posts about preventing rust in boiler seems weird to be starting off like this. any thoughts? - thank you.


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  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    It's just surface oxidation. It's fine. Any cast iron will do that when exposed to humidity/wet conditions and has no protective oils/gels on it (which you don't want on boiler block components, other than those that are required for any machining, which already requires skimming))
    kcoppCharlie from wmass
  • warno
    warno Member Posts: 229
    I don't know anything about stream boilers but I know about metals. Like Fred said, it's just surface rust. A quick once over with a wire ball on a drill will knock that all off.
    Charlie from wmass
  • Coffeecup
    Coffeecup Member Posts: 25
    Thank you very much Fred - helps a ton to hear that....my co-op board asked me if I could find out about this. Thanks again to you and to this incredible forum.
    Erin Holohan Haskell
  • Coffeecup
    Coffeecup Member Posts: 25
    Thank you Warno.
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,692
    Doesn't matter it would look like that after the first season anyway no matter what you do. All is well.

    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

  • Coffeecup
    Coffeecup Member Posts: 25
    Thanks Chris, I was wondering if that would be the case.
  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    Glad we could put your mind at ease. Have a good one!
  • ChrisJ
    ChrisJ Member Posts: 16,692
    Here's a shot of the top of my 5 year old block. That was all nice and gray when I put it in.

    Once it rusts, in theory that acts as a protective layer to an extent.


    Single pipe 392sqft system with an EG-40 rated for 325sqft and it's silent and balanced at all times.

    Charlie from wmass
  • Steamhead
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  • Coffeecup
    Coffeecup Member Posts: 25
    Thanks Fred, ...peace of mind, nothing quite like it ...good one to you too.
  • Coffeecup
    Coffeecup Member Posts: 25
    Interesting Chris, thank you - good to know what to expect.
  • Coffeecup
    Coffeecup Member Posts: 25
    @Steamhead ...exactly correct. 1983sf of steam, 1880 EDR, replacing boiler that put out over 4000sf. Going to gas with PowerFlame lo/hi/lo burner.
  • Dave0176
    Dave0176 Member Posts: 1,178
    Coffeecup said:

    @Steamhead ...exactly correct. 1983sf of steam, 1880 EDR, replacing boiler that put out over 4000sf. Going to gas with PowerFlame lo/hi/lo burner.

    If this is the job ASM Mechanical is doing, your in good hands, it'll be a thing of beauty when finished.
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  • Coffeecup
    Coffeecup Member Posts: 25
    Hi Dave, yes it is, and yes it will be - have full confidence in ASM - am more than excited about what's about to go down in our boiler room. Without this forum I could never have done this - as in understand and appreciate what they are about to do for us. My question was simply bc the board put me on the spot, asked for more information - it's been a long haul convincing them to do this, and as the board pres. and main instigator it's a lot easier for me, and better for everyone, if everyone in the building is happy. I have no doubt it will be an amazing installation. Can't wait.
    Erin Holohan Haskell

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