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Boobie69
Member Posts: 13
in Gas Heating
Hello,
I have a very old cast iron boiler. Gas fired. We have a internal leak. It starts up and runs, but after a while, water is leaking onto the flame sensor, the pilot goes out. I have to go and restart the boiler and do the process as least 2, 3 times a day. I am worried about when the real cold hits I will not beable to keep this going. Had a plumber look at it and they said non repairable because it is a cast iron boiler...is that true? Am I screwed?
Any info from anyone would be great and thanks. Any other info you may need, please let me know.
I have a very old cast iron boiler. Gas fired. We have a internal leak. It starts up and runs, but after a while, water is leaking onto the flame sensor, the pilot goes out. I have to go and restart the boiler and do the process as least 2, 3 times a day. I am worried about when the real cold hits I will not beable to keep this going. Had a plumber look at it and they said non repairable because it is a cast iron boiler...is that true? Am I screwed?
Any info from anyone would be great and thanks. Any other info you may need, please let me know.
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For all practical purposes, your plumber is correct.Br. Jamie, osb
Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England0 -
You need a new boiler. No question about it0
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Thank you. I just wanted to be sure. DAM...right before winter...no luck at all..Thanks again. Stay safe.0
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Hot water or steam?0
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If it's not a big leak, you can try a boiler seal like this:Boobie69 said:Thank you. I just wanted to be sure. DAM...right before winter...no luck at all..Thanks again. Stay safe.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hercules-32-oz-Boiler-Liquid-30115/100147992
It's a temporary solution if it works at all, but it may buy you time to calculate proper size, type, make of boiler, and installer.
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@Boobie69 , is this a steam boiler? Where are you located?All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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Sorry for the delay answer..not steam hot water.0
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OK- try the "Find a Contractor" link above- you'll need someone who knows your system.All Steamed Up, Inc.
Towson, MD, USA
Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
Oil & Gas Burner Service
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Thank you. I will check. I think the boiler needs to be shot. Thanks everyone for the help.0
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