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Thoughts on upgrading boiler system
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delcrossv said:Rather than that, make sure you don't have air in the rads FIRST. If there's air in the rads, you can turn it up all day and it still won't heat well. But it should be at 180 +/-. On another point, did the tech drain the compression tank as part of your service? Edit: Bet someone turned the aquastat down to preserve that rubber mess on the return pipe.
He did not drain the tank as part of the service. They mainly just focused on the boiler itself none of the other components to my knowledge. But I also didn't hover when he was down there. Just let him do his thing.I'll get the company y'all recommended out here and then I'll go over everything that was said here.I appreciate it everyone0 -
delcrossv said:Only if you willing to add an outdoor reset etc. Probably not worth the expense. Although the location isn't great, I'd worry about breaking something in trying to move that pump.
Hate to be a pain but can you circle on the photo I posted and show me what you are talking about?
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Hate to be a pain but can you circle on the photo I posted and show me what you are talking about?Aviationguy said:
Here's your pump:
You can see what Gerry has to say about that. I'd recommend letting him go through the system and then see what he recommends. It's getting warmer so I'd suggest leaving the aquastat alone until he replaces the rotted return, purges the system etc. Then he can kick it up a little. I really don't advise replacing a control that's working fine, but the system is set kinda cool.
Grundfos pumps don't like that orientation, so you can ask him if it's worth it to put it on the vertical run.
Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.0 -
Edward Young Retired
After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?
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You might think about this setup, if you are going to drain the boiler anyway. Remove the rusted leaking return pipe and use the circulator flange as a union to place a new horizontal and and new vertical pipe. Then add a boiler drain for easy service in the future
Then move the circulator to pump away from the expansion tank as indicated in this amended photograph. There is a flange union at the location of the circulator pump so to make that change easy. You might even add a set of isolation flanges for ease of service for the circulator in the future.
Edward Young Retired
After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?
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@EdTheHeaterMan "use the circulator flange as a union to place a new horizontal and and new vertical pipe."
Excellent idea! 👍 Skips the danger of trying to remove a 50 year old flange next to the boiler.
If it were me, I'd just put in a new circulator in the spot Ed recommends. The old one is probably pretty abused at this point.
Trying to squeeze the best out of a Weil-McLain JB-5 running a 1912 1 pipe system.0 -
EdTheHeaterMan said:You might think about this setup, if you are going to drain the boiler anyway. Remove the rusted leaking return pipe and use the circulator flange as a union to place a new horizontal and and new vertical pipe. Then add a boiler drain for easy service in the future Then move the circulator to pump away from the expansion tank as indicated in this amended photograph. There is a flange union at the location of the circulator pump so to make that change easy. You might even add a set of isolation flanges for ease of service for the circulator in the future.
Thanks for the information I will pass this along to Gerry.
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delcrossv said:@EdTheHeaterMan "use the circulator flange as a union to place a new horizontal and and new vertical pipe." Excellent idea! 👍 Skips the danger of trying to remove a 50 year old flange next to the boiler. If it were me, I'd just put in a new circulator in the spot Ed recommends. The old one is probably pretty abused at this point.
I'll keep that in mind and I'll pass it along to Gerry. Once he tells me his recommendations I'll get back on here and reply so everyone can know the game plan
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You might also ask Gerry if the vent connector for the water heater is installed correctly. It looks like it may be pitched the wrong way... But it just might be the angle of the photo.
Edward Young Retired
After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?
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Gentlemen unfortunately Gerry does not Service my area. Does anyone know anyone else that could help me out?
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Where in Ohio do you live?0
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Did he recommend anyone?Aviationguy said:Gentlemen unfortunately Gerry does not Service my area. Does anyone know anyone else that could help me out?
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delcrossv said:Did he recommend anyone?
Unfortunately they did not. It looks as if Gerry is pretty far from me
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