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Weil mclain pilot/ ignitor assembly

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jc2lite1
jc2lite1 Member Posts: 18
in Strictly Steam
I have a weil mclain EG-50-PI series 2 steam boiler installed in 1998. The pilot light would not light. Wire was bad. I purchased a new assembly and the pilot fires tight up but no burners. Contacted Weil mclain and they tell me it will not work with the old gas assembly and I need to purchase a conversion kit for over $700. My question is, is there a way to hook up the thermocouple wire to the old version to make it work? TIA.

Weil McLain EG-50-PI 175000 2 pipe Steam Boiler Vacuum System. Installed 12/13/91..

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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 20,295
    Need pictures and model #s of what you have
    mattmia2
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,579
    That's probably the old White-Rodgers system that used the mercury flame sensor. The end of the sensor looks like a thermocouple but it's not. We typically upgrade these with Honeywell Y8610U kits, and yes, they are not cheap, but are fixable using standard parts.

    All Steamed Up, Inc.

    Baltimore, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
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    mattmia2
  • jc2lite1
    jc2lite1 Member Posts: 18

    Sorry guys, I did not see your comments. I was able to find a replacement on Ebay and up and running.

    Weil McLain EG-50-PI 175000 2 pipe Steam Boiler Vacuum System. Installed 12/13/91..

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