I learned a long time ago that you have to sit back and look at everything at some point. Just assume it was all done wrong and go step by step. Years ago we were making a power supply for a navy rad… (View Post)

No point in testing a boiler if it's packed solid with soot. Now the real inspection and testing can begin. i would try inspecting the chimney as best i can with a mirror, maybe you cn get to it via … (View Post)

You have a leak somewhere and that leak will kill your new boiler early. If you have any boiler piping below the cellar floor I'd look there first. Look for rust stains on the piping, make sure all t… (View Post)

If there is a horizontal run of pipe under that radiator it could be pitched wrong and you could have a pool of water in that pipe. That pool will condense any steam passing over it until that short … (View Post)

Arthritic hands make everything harder, I ended up making a quick and dirty wood "holder to hold the vent so my hand wouldn't fall off holding that vent still. Bob (View Post)