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    DRAIN VALVE - BURNAM BOILER

    rasord99
    rasord99 Member Posts: 1
    in Radiant Heating
    I just had my boiler serviced today. The drain valve has a very very small drip. The service tech quoted 1000 to replace and 600 for a quick "bandaid." I have been researching and saw drain valves range from 20-50. Is it possible to purchase one of those and replace after draining water? I am very handy and the prices seem absurd for the work that needs done. 
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    • Mad Dog_2
      Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 7,805
      edited September 2023
      Don't ever call him again!  Cheapest solution for you...
      1) Wire brush off that crud.
      2) Vaseline on the threads.
      3) Hardware store for a Hose Cap with washer.  Tighten with fingers as tight as you can.  Shouldn't need pliers. 

      Option two...Drop system and replace yourself  . 
      Mad Dog 🐕 
      Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
      bburd
    • EBEBRATT-Ed
      EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 17,369
      @rasord99

      We can't talk prices on this forum. But some companies are giving the whole industry a bad name.
      MikeAmannMad Dog_2
    • STEAM DOCTOR
      STEAM DOCTOR Member Posts: 2,290
      rasord99 said:
      I just had my boiler serviced today. The drain valve has a very very small drip. The service tech quoted 1000 to replace and 600 for a quick "bandaid." I have been researching and saw drain valves range from 20-50. Is it possible to purchase one of those and replace after draining water? I am very handy and the prices seem absurd for the work that needs done. For $999, we have a deal. Just joking. Those prices are obscene. Are you sure that you didn't miss a decimal????
      Mad Dog_2
    • Mad Dog_2
      Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 7,805
      So...Raso...how's it going? Are you going to tackle it?    Mad Dog 🐕 
      Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
    • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
      Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,331
      Was the technician in a different state? Maybe that price included airfare and a hotel room.
      8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

      Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
      STEAM DOCTORMad Dog_2HVACNUT
    • Mad Dog_2
      Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 7,805
      And a Smorgasbord!   Mad Dog 🐕 
      Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.

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