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motorized damper bypass

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LaSalleoil
LaSalleoil Member Posts: 2
in Chimneys & Flues

The motorized damper stuck closed preventing the boiler from running, so I disconnected the wires and tied the damper flap in the open position permanently. Am I losing a significant amount of efficiency to be concerned about it.

I'm Just a do it yourself home owner - not a heating specialist.

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 26,993

    Not really losing enough to worry about. Most of those motorized dampers have a switch, though, to lock them permanently open. I'd worry about tying it open… sounds a bit improvised.

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    HVACNUT
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 18,315

    However, when the damper is closed, it greatly reduces air infiltration into the house since it stops air from drafting up the chimney.

    If that's a Field or more-recent Effikal damper, replacement motor drive units are available.

    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
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  • LaSalleoil
    LaSalleoil Member Posts: 2

    thanks Jamie

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