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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. 
Mad Dog_2

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  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 8,145
    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: 17,747
    @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: 2,366
    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: 8,145
    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: 4,420
    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: 8,145
    And a Smorgasbord!   Mad Dog 🐕 
    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.

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