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Black Goop Inside New Boiler

emacin
emacin Member, Email Confirmation Posts: 3
in THE MAIN WALL
I just got this Carrier / Dunkirk boiler installed. After taking the cover off I noticed all this black goop all over inside. It seemed too sloppy to be manufactured that way...like maybe the installer was trying to seal a leak or something. I have no clue what to expect, so thought I'd see what you all know. I appreciate any insight....see pictures linked.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mZMTZNUZ3xR8Mv7SA

https://photos.app.goo.gl/vswVTi4jaLAeSpc78

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 26,076
    Does look like someone got a little happy with the black RTV -- but I don't see it anywhere I wouldn't expect at least some.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • emacin
    emacin Member, Email Confirmation Posts: 3
    Thanks for your input @Jamie Hall! Just to double check, it's normal to use RTV on a brand new boiler....not just fixing an old one?
  • STEAM DOCTOR
    STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 2,385
    Looks within the normal range to me
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 26,076
    emacin said:

    Thanks for your input @Jamie Hall! Just to double check, it's normal to use RTV on a brand new boiler....not just fixing an old one?

    Some do, some don't. Depends on the manufacturer's preference.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • emacin
    emacin Member, Email Confirmation Posts: 3
    Awesome, thanks everyone! I was worried I had a hack job done.

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