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Help me find a steam boiler contractor that serves Vernon, Connecticut

brimler
brimler Member Posts: 2

I need help finding a contractor that specializes in steam boiler replacement that serves the Vernon, Connecticut area.

Our beloved Weil Mclain steam boiler (yes, outside of the difficulties of cleaning, it has performed well, quietly and within the expectations of efficiency), with several generations of burners.

It is (and always was too large), and after over 30 years of service has developed a leak between the 7th and 8th sections, which has been reluctantly been "fixed" with the use of Hercules Boiler Solder (seems to have worked, but not sure how long this stuff lasts, but it has certainly messed up the "ph" of the boiler, and seem unresponsive to my 8-Way boiler water treatment product.

Looking for a steam-competent contractor with a good understanding of the importance of dry steam, near boiler piping, etc.

Access to the basement is very good with 4' wide concrete stairs via bulkhead doors.

The basement work area is clean and well lit.

Planning to have the work done before the middle of November 2025, when this boiler usually is first called on to produce steam, though could probably get to the spring of 2026 if the product claims of Hercules Boiler Solder is to be believed… (don't know, and would like to avoid finding out…)

I would appreciate some insight as to who in the area does this type of work, I have reached out to New England Steam works that no longer serves Connecticut, and they have graciously directed me to "Heating Help" for possible referrals.

Comments

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 10,914
    edited September 4

    You may need to contact one of the steam boiler companies from Mass. Wilson, and New England SteamWorks come to mind.

    New England SteamWorks (401) 954-3510
    Foxborough, MA 02035

    Wilson Services Inc
    474 Easthampton Rd
    Northampton, MA 01060
    (413) 584-3317

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • brimler
    brimler Member Posts: 2

    Ed, Thank you for your response, though New England Steam works (my preferred choice no longer does installations in Connecticut, and Ryan from New England Steam was the inspiration to post here on "The Wall" ), and Wilson (upon inquiry) does not either…. Again, thank you for your input… -Barry

  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 26,299

    @Charlie from wmass up in Springfield.

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 8,311

    Barry...PM me..I may have a good guy for you. Mad Dog

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 18,426

    @Charlie from wmass is less than an hour away,

  • jpulls11
    jpulls11 Member Posts: 16

    Check with homestead up in Ellington.