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Can this be repaired?
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JoeV
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The asbestos has been removed from my boiler and pipes. I thought the boiler had cracked since it wouldn't hold water anymore. Now that I can see it, it looks like a gasket had blown out from between the sections. Can this be repaired with a new gasket? What kind of material would I use and where can I purchase it? The boiler is an American Standard "Oakmont".
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leak
yes it can be fixed but why would you do that the thing is an antique spend the money on replacing it0 -
it is a chore sir.
best suited for skilled individuals. and depending upon the placement of the boiler and location,it may take more time than to simply remove and replace with a slightly more modern piece of iron.0 -
joe
Replace it...Robert O'Connor/NJ0 -
Sounds unanimous. Thanks!0 -
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would you happen to have the combustion chamber baffle --i have an oakmont mod #85 or 86 --i need a baffle for someone i know --the boiler is off to the scrapper this spring0 -
Send a photo of what you are talking about and I'll look into it. The boiler is still fully piped in and I was planning on scrapping it in the spring also.0
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