https://forum.heatinghelp.com/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:19:49 +0000 en Heating Help: The Wall https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178437/old-bryant-steam-boiler-and-duty-cycle Mon, 30 Dec 2019 03:16:27 +0000 Strictly Steam Precaud 178437@/discussions 2. This heater came with the house when I bought it in 1990, and was the sole heat source until 2006, when it starting acting up. A local heating specialist inspected it and said "it's old, replace it". I believed him, shut it down, and used that opportunity to build and install two large passive solar heaters, with woodstove backup. The solar/wood system has worked remarkably well, but it is not automated and has to be attended to every day. I'm getting on in years and decided the woodstoves are too much hassle now, and it's time to revive the steam boiler to cover the evenings and for backup duty. Two days of troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment and the Bryant is up and running great again. So my question has to do with duty cycle. On a "cloudy day", the Bryant will cover 100% of the heating load (which it was desgned to do) and it does so comfortably. On "sunny days", it will start at 5-6am, and operate until 9am when the solar heaters take over, until 4pm or so. Then the boiler takes over again from 6-6:30pm until bedtime, when the tstat is turned down for sleeping. So in the "sunny day" regime, the boiler has two 3-4 hour stints on with 8 hours off in between. I hunch that this is not an ideal way to operate this beast. Will there be predictable consequences for doing so?]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178455/service-company-recommendations-in-pennsylvania Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:39:35 +0000 Strictly Steam at6869 178455@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178456/how-some-pros-install-and-professionals-accept Tue, 31 Dec 2019 19:29:23 +0000 THE MAIN WALL Henry 178456@/discussions ]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178341/us-boiler-k2ft-110-making-loud-humming-noise Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:30:37 +0000 Radiant Heating Joe_5 178341@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178443/requesting-some-historical-expertise-please Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:22:05 +0000 THE MAIN WALL stratus5b 178443@/discussions ]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178448/help-me-size-a-softener-industry-standards-seem-off Tue, 31 Dec 2019 04:14:01 +0000 Water Quality fiddlermd 178448@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178451/just-serviced-oil-boiler-now-sounds-loud-and-rough Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:20:40 +0000 Oil Heating lindera 178451@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/177989/new-house-humming-heartbeat-and-more Mon, 02 Dec 2019 23:00:08 +0000 THE MAIN WALL matt101589 177989@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/169683/primary-secondary-piping Sun, 03 Mar 2019 13:44:42 +0000 THE MAIN WALL cubbydog 169683@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178447/confused-on-dripping-pressure-relief-valve-on-water-boiler Tue, 31 Dec 2019 01:15:12 +0000 THE MAIN WALL Snowmelt 178447@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178454/new-heattimer-varivalve-vent-leaking Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:38:25 +0000 Strictly Steam DefinitelyNotAWizard 178454@/discussions ]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178453/furnace-central-air-what-brands-to-consider-avoid Tue, 31 Dec 2019 16:28:22 +0000 A-C, Heat Pumps & Refrigeration SlamDunk 178453@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178433/passive-solar-house-gain-at-the-winter-solstice Sun, 29 Dec 2019 20:05:24 +0000 THE MAIN WALL JUGHNE 178433@/discussions ]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178129/boiler-settings-and-optimization Mon, 09 Dec 2019 19:58:41 +0000 Oil Heating TC83 178129@/discussions ]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178444/boiler-automatic-feeder-interrupter-switch Mon, 30 Dec 2019 23:02:24 +0000 Strictly Steam SteamingatMohawk 178444@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/150351/radiator-cracking Wed, 02 Apr 2014 08:38:36 +0000 Strictly Steam heatpro02920 150351@/discussions


Last year I replaced a cracked radiator with a used similar radiator no exact but close...



I changed the boiler about 3 years ago, its a well maintained system...



The new radiator cracked about a month later, so it was used but I checked everything to be sure it wasnt an issue with the system.... We replaced the radiator..



Now its cracked again!!!!



What is going on? 1 radiator in the same spot cracking 3 times, what should I be checking? the pressures are perfect, pipes are installed correctly and pitched, vent is new and working, what am I missing? What should I look for, I am going to install another radiator next week for free, but I can not keep doing this... I have only seen a few actually cracked radiators and now to see 3 in one spot is out of the norm to say the least...]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178430/confused-on-steam-pressure Sun, 29 Dec 2019 17:31:40 +0000 THE MAIN WALL Snowmelt 178430@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178446/munchkin-blown-fuse-on-circuit-board Tue, 31 Dec 2019 00:27:17 +0000 THE MAIN WALL Alan (California Radiant) Forbes 178446@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178452/cast-iron-radiators-leaking-cracking-or-burtsing Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:22:04 +0000 Strictly Steam leebfree 178452@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178445/pure-pro-advantage-review Mon, 30 Dec 2019 23:52:02 +0000 Oil Heating djc1972 178445@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178406/replace-maid-o-mist-or-keep-cap-tightened Sat, 28 Dec 2019 04:15:39 +0000 THE MAIN WALL bubbajoe 178406@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178450/honeywell-aquastat-8124 Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:07:52 +0000 Controls nunesman 178450@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178371/for-15-16-months-now Tue, 24 Dec 2019 18:52:25 +0000 THE MAIN WALL Steve Minnich 178371@/discussions https://www.phcppros.com/articles/10566-are-you-the-curious-sort]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178225/monoflow-system-to-radiant-floor-conversion Sun, 15 Dec 2019 18:32:45 +0000 THE MAIN WALL Peter_26 178225@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178422/munchkin-926-control-board-upgrade Sun, 29 Dec 2019 10:39:00 +0000 THE MAIN WALL hmontena 178422@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178364/bosch-fw-200-on-my-greenstar-151-with-error-15 Tue, 24 Dec 2019 01:05:37 +0000 Controls condenseit 178364@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178411/nat-gas-required-btus-for-whole-house-gen-plus-the-house-appliances Sat, 28 Dec 2019 14:38:30 +0000 THE MAIN WALL USMC3105 178411@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178280/primary-secondary-worth-it Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:33:36 +0000 Oil Heating super_snop 178280@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178398/dhw-what-is-best-with-boiler-setup Fri, 27 Dec 2019 06:15:11 +0000 Domestic Hot Water drivenserb 178398@/discussions
I’ve received 3 quotes I’m being told 3 different things will be the best for my home.

All company’s are quoting me viessman B1HA or B1KA

Option 1 B1HA and for DHW tankless water heater.

Option 2 B1KA only 3.6 GPM

Option 3 B1HA and 42G indirect tank.

I have another guy coming tomorrow to quote me a Navien combi boiler saying he can add a resivoir tank to the combi to bump me to 5GPM but sounds fishy to me and I do not want any pressure issues either.

It’s a 2 story home with basement rental. 2 bath, 2 kitchen 2 Laundry. The problem I’m having is everyone is contradicting each other as to what the best solution is for DHW. From what I’ve read Indirect tank should be the best but is 42G tank really big enough? I’m being told yes but I don’t think it is.

What are disadvantages to going indirect? I do not want to have hot water shortage issues and I can’t rely on what these contractors are telling me.

I’m quoting with very large well known contractors in Toronto, Ontario.

Thank you in advance!]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178449/gv90-output-temp-low Tue, 31 Dec 2019 05:15:54 +0000 Gas Heating z987k 178449@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178279/help-with-new-gas-furnace-proposal-with-american-standard Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:22:35 +0000 THE MAIN WALL bink 178279@/discussions heat and is new to the area her condo is at so i cannot help with contractor recommendations Any help is greatly appreciated.]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178311/replacing-old-oil-boiler-with-more-efficient-system Fri, 20 Dec 2019 10:31:07 +0000 Heating Hell kitugreat 178311@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178438/boiler-replacement-questions Mon, 30 Dec 2019 04:18:57 +0000 THE MAIN WALL garrettgjp 178438@/discussions ]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178328/main-venting-gorton-radiator-balancing Sat, 21 Dec 2019 02:10:39 +0000 Strictly Steam gfrbrookline 178328@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178421/ridged-threaders Sun, 29 Dec 2019 06:50:54 +0000 Plumbing Hibernation_Heating 178421@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178441/embassy-onex-domestic-hot-water-not-flowing Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:57:17 +0000 Gas Heating Wayupnorthguy 178441@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/169585/why-cant-i-get-the-two-sides-of-my-house-heating-at-the-same-time Mon, 25 Feb 2019 02:13:53 +0000 Strictly Steam Ps44 169585@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178317/direct-on-demand-dhw-with-weil-mcclain-ultra-155 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:44:01 +0000 Domestic Hot Water bzevotek 178317@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178400/roth-tank-with-overhead-line Fri, 27 Dec 2019 15:19:23 +0000 Oil Heating rolandoLI 178400@/discussions ]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178442/organization Mon, 30 Dec 2019 21:41:00 +0000 THE MAIN WALL mattyc 178442@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178329/sharkbite-fittings-max-temp-vs-possible-boiler-temperatures Sat, 21 Dec 2019 02:31:36 +0000 Radiant Heating MrCofDG 178329@/discussions BUT www.sharkbite.com/products/brass-push-coupling says the fittings are only rated for 200 degrees F. Hmmm. That seems to imply that brass SharkBite fittings would be risky to use...... comments/experience ?]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178424/bosch-outdoor-temperature-sensor-parts Sun, 29 Dec 2019 13:51:07 +0000 Controls condenseit 178424@/discussions I bought a used Bosch Greenstar FW200 Weather Compensation Boiler Control (87182262150) to work with the outdoor temperature sensor. The seller did not send the paired outdoor temperature sensor (shown in pictures below on his house). The FW200 is expecting to read temperature as resistance from sensor part number 6 720 610 967-10.2j and although there is not an expected resistance table in the FW200 documentation, my Bosch Greenstar 151 (ZWB42-3A) manual in Table 16.4.1 on page 59 says the outdoor temperature sensor resistances should be at: -4 F = 2.392 Ω 10 F = 1.811 Ω 32 F = 1.149 Ω 50 F = 781 Ω The expected sensor housing is shaped like a little house (Figure 15.1). https://www.bosch-climate.us/files/201107251719310.6720643256_BoschGreenstar_FW200-ISM.pdf Where can I get the proper temperature sensor as the one I have appears to be reading resistances 20X to high? The sensor in my housing is shaped like a wishbone with a single small element at the top. Are these two sensors different other than the shape of the housing? Can someone please help me find a part number for just the thermo resistor somewhere and not just the whole unit? I believe I will be able to put the sensor element in the enclosure I have mounted. I am calling Bosch on Monday to try to get the answer to this question, but any input is great appreciated.]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178427/am-i-over-staffed-or-under-staffed Sun, 29 Dec 2019 15:50:05 +0000 Oil Heating RW10 178427@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178439/armstrong-oil-pack-board-needed Mon, 30 Dec 2019 12:57:18 +0000 Oil Heating John Mills_5 178439@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/176459/do-you-need-a-bigger-btu-output-on-a-boiler-than-a-furnace Sun, 17 Nov 2019 12:46:24 +0000 Gas Heating grantiman 176459@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178395/50-defective-big-mouths-in-recent-order Fri, 27 Dec 2019 02:03:17 +0000 Strictly Steam 1Matthias 178395@/discussions (Damage to the finish of the door due to the steam) In total, 3 of the installed 6 vents were still steaming after steam reached them, one severely. https://i.imgur.com/C0tamj0.mp4 Has anyone else seen this with recent batches of the big mouths, or is this a fluke? Also, how should I go about getting replacements? Currently they've been replaced by the $1 main vent (3/4" pipe plug), but I'd obviously like to install new ones ASAP. Thank you all, and a belated Merry Christmas!]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178380/ceiling-radiator-doesnt-heat Wed, 25 Dec 2019 19:28:16 +0000 Strictly Steam gtomr 178380@/discussions https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178440/cast-iron-radiator-system-repiping Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:12:07 +0000 Radiant Heating MTC 178440@/discussions Any thoughts on if this system would even be worth bothering to split the units? My bills aren't that crazy, and the added cost for multiple manifolds, 2 boilers/accessories/etc, and getting second gas meter in the property might not really ever be worth it? Would also have to put in second water heater, repipe gas ranges, etc to complete the split... Is the manifold system the way to go with a system like this? Should I just try to repair the pipes more and leave well enough alone? Just worried about ongoing leaking issues... Thanks in advance, especially for enduring the book length post.]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178340/taco-rmb-1-cartridge-question Sat, 21 Dec 2019 21:00:23 +0000 Radiant Heating Flaps 178340@/discussions Thanks ]]> https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/178409/experience-with-pvi-conquest-condensing-dhw-tank Sat, 28 Dec 2019 11:26:36 +0000 THE MAIN WALL BigRob 178409@/discussions