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Triangle Tube Woes... Fault codes

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Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk Member Posts: 6
in THE MAIN WALL

My Triangle Tube Heater read the memo about the demise of the company and shut itself down, Fault Code '8' ..that is the fan, right? Looks easy enough to access it, what about parts availability ? Can I buy this fan some where? I think there was a second / different fault code at first.. "1".. Now it's just saying '8' I used to have access to the manual ( on the computer ) will look for it see what I can learn, also will contact T/Tube by email.

If this thing is beyond repair, can anyone recommend some nice products which make heat and hot water? For about 10 years this pumped hot water through the baseboard & supplied endless hot water, hate to give upon it. It is a long shot, but would be amazing if someone had a working fan I can toss in there to see if that is in fact the only problem. I am a Brooklyn Loft..it's 52 degrees F in here.

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  • Kraftwerk
    Kraftwerk Member Posts: 6

    other info:

    S/N 08929

    year built 2013

    NB 07505

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 15,487

    parts are still around, they've only been gone a couple weeks. make sure the fan is bad and something else isn't causing that code first like clogged venting or a clogged hx or backed up condensate or dirty fan blades or clogged pressure switch connections

    Ironman
  • GGross
    GGross Member Posts: 1,732

    what is the actual model of the boiler? the prestige PS series troubleshooting guide does not show any error 1 and all the fault codes should either read starting with "b" thats a lower case B or E for example E 08 is a control error, reset the control (short out the leftmost top and bottom exposed pins on the front of unit), if problem persists replace control. do you have a prestige? since its a combi assuming you have a prestige excellence

    does it look like the boiler on this document?

    https://bostonheatingsupply.com/TriangleTube/Prestige%20TroubleShooting%20Guide.pdf

  • Kraftwerk
    Kraftwerk Member Posts: 6

    GGross & Mattmia Thanks for your information. will post a few pictures of the unit

    GGross, that manual is for an earlier model 2008, mine is a Challenger from 2013

    Mattmia, I was thinking it wouldn't hurt to dismantle the whole thing and clean everything,

    worried about messing something up or not being able to re-gasket certain parts etc.

    or even buy just the needed gaskets.

    Dirt is often the culprit when things malfunction,

    pretty sure dirt and or water intrusion has done this thing in, but I am not HVAC fluent.

    Noticed there is a slight roof leak at the vent tubes.

    So who in the NYC is a Triangle Tube expert? Anyone local want to check for:

    clogged venting

    clogged hx

    backed up condensate

    dirty fan blades

    clogged pressure switch connections

    ….etc?

  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 15,487

    look in the find a contractor at the top of this page, there are several very good contractors in nyc.

  • Kraftwerk
    Kraftwerk Member Posts: 6
    edited December 2

    thanks will do .

    I think this is the unit below (BHS is a great resource):

    https://bostonheatingsupply.com/TriangleTube/Challenger%20Solo%20Brochure.pdf

  • kcopp
    kcopp Member Posts: 4,615

    It could be the fan. Could also be a loose wire.

    Parts are available still. Also the fan from the IBC HC/DC will also fit. P-708

    Its not a swap out one for another… The venturi needs to be reused.

    For a contractor familiar w/ the boiler its a 1 hour job.

    Find an Installer – IBC Technologies Inc. USA

    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
  • Kraftwerk
    Kraftwerk Member Posts: 6

    found the instruction booklet, can't find a list of specific fault codes but I think the unit got wet from our roof leak, so the whole computer could be fried ..fan is acting up ..might just be the fan but i think that is wishful thinking. My neighbor is under the same roof and had the same problem a few years ago and was able to get his repaired. There are three or four TT boilers water heaters in this building, all the same model, all installed at the same time around 2013 or 2014, one had a melted fan a few years ago (!) This is the first time mine has failed. In our building tenants are responsible for heat and repairs, unique situation ~ years ago Property owner got us a deal on these t/t boilers - for better or worse. He also suggested a plumber who said fan replacement is $ X for the fan and $2x that total for the fan & labor. .. (not sure discussing prices is allowed here!) but i feel like i should order the fan and replace it myself easy enough to do… and save 50%. But the Plumber obviously has more skills and expertise and maybe a better lead on supplies but he's not my kind of tradesman, let's just say. I am also tempted to put the repair towards a new unit..a different Brand of course and hope for a "plug n play" install so at least if i have to sweat some copper or 'adjust' the venting- I don't have to mess with the gas service.

    44 deg F in my bathroom. Luckily my G/f lives a few blocks away and ..lets just say i am lucky.

    Thanks all for your info.

    HVAC is a relatively new subject for me, learning fast

    ..…water that feels like ice-melt from the tap is no fun

    Model Challenger CC125

    Serial #: 051227-1306e11074

  • kcopp
    kcopp Member Posts: 4,615

    Did you contact any of the people i listed?

  • Kraftwerk
    Kraftwerk Member Posts: 6
    edited December 10

    kcopp, i do have a few numbers on hand from my contractor pals but if these leads don't pan-out, I will be contacting someone from your list who is nearby, thanks.

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