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SomeTradesJack
SomeTradesJack Member Posts: 32
in THE MAIN WALL

vintage natural gas boiler in 2 unit rental property. I originally planned to replace, but plumber said it's fine with some updates. New gas valve, pumps, relays, etc. Firebox door is missing and flames are rolling out on left side. I used compressor to blow out soot from bottom, but rollout continues.

Should I have a door fabricated? Take off the lid for a real cleaning? Check the flue? I can post more pics later, if needed.

360 boiler nameplate.jpg

Replace? Thanks for any direction.

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  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 15,593

    if there is soot, something is wrong, frequently return water temps that are too low. it shouldn't be operated until the reason for the rollout is fixed. if it is sooted up some of the jacket and the flue collector need to be taken off and it needs to be cleaned with brushes to remove the soot then whatever caused the soot needs to be fixed.

  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,203

    The missing "firebox door" is called the "Rollout Shield". It is there to keep the flames from rolling out. I would not operate that boiler the way it is.

    That boiler dates from the 1950s or so, and the rollout shield hasn't been made in decades. There's a chance you might find one on a boiler that's being replaced, but I would simply replace the boiler.

    Where are you located? We might know someone who can help………………..

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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 19,583

    Where is your plumber who said it was fine? You can probably have a new shield fabricated. Look around the basement maybe it is there.

    mattmia2
  • pecmsg
    pecmsg Member Posts: 6,773

    Tell your "Plumber" to stick with plumbing!

    Get someone that knows heating.

  • SomeTradesJack
    SomeTradesJack Member Posts: 32

    Thanks, everyone. Location is rural Wyoming—so not a lot of local resources for cleaning/repair. Plumber is a semi-retired friend of friend (you know how that goes….).

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