Heating Help

an 1.5\" line to....

@ February 15, 2008 7:29 PM in Plumbing: 1.5\" line OK for kitchen sink & dishwasher?

a kitchen is code by the IPC. w/ a 1.5" vent. IS a 2" line better sure. IF The bathroom is wet vented but nothing else can tie into that... area of the wet vent.

they make ...

@ February 14, 2008 9:18 PM in Recommended 4-way mixing valve and actuator

a 1 1/4" i series. in a 4 way...fyi. kpc

interesting.

@ February 14, 2008 7:52 AM in Indirect vs.Tankless efficiency?

Wayne is correct...however in your case you have 2 apts plus you and you use the steam boiler to make hot water...year 'round...I would suggetst 3-40 gallon electric water heaters....each tapped into its own apt.eletric service (presuming that every apt has its own service)I usually tell apt. owners to do this because tenants don't conserve what they don't pay for. This way you don't have to pay for someone elses 30 min shower...electric water heaters are very easy to install compared to gas. kpc

I understand Wayne..

@ February 14, 2008 7:41 AM in Lost a job

been there and It stinks...rest well that in a few years they will wish that they had you do the work. kpc

what are...

@ February 13, 2008 7:28 PM in Direct vent termination

you venting? If its a boiler/furnace the vent directions are pretty specific. They usu. give you diagrams.

that confirms....

@ February 13, 2008 8:01 AM in Modcon vs fuel oil savings

what I tell customers about using LP for heat. Th amt. of BTU don't even out the $$$ for oil vs. LP. Hindsight is always 20/20. Thanks for the info. I might think about putting on a 115 buderus before doing the indirect alone. Maybe you can find another home for the trinity....kpc

it may work....

@ February 12, 2008 7:59 AM in running out of ideas..

just that there is air in the piping. Are the pipes warm/hot 20' from the boiler?

ants also...

@ February 11, 2008 9:57 PM in UnderSlab Minimum

love the taste...

thats it!

@ February 11, 2008 9:54 PM in economite startup

it will allow them to get into the house...it was winterized in May when the bank forclosed.....ty,kpc

anyone have....

@ February 11, 2008 6:17 PM in economite startup

a few tips on how to start up an old conversuion burner. This one has no pezio ignightor. I can't quite see how to light up the thermocoulpe from the motor side anfter pulling off the cover. Its in a very old weil-Mcl 57....It will be coming out soon , Very soon. kpc

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@ February 11, 2008 4:58 PM in Is there such a thing as moving to much water through a boiler?

your question. Yes. I am not sure that is what is happening w/ you system though. We need more info. Circ model, heatloss, radiator size/ amount. You may need a pro to look at the whole system....kpc