Heating Help

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@ March 31, 2013 2:08 PM in NOISIEST Burnham Alpine

I as other posters on this site truly appear to enjoy it,why else would we…Many of the questions and responses also help us…..I ask when I/we respond you give us feedback,as to what may have helped…..

alpine

@ March 24, 2013 11:14 AM in NOISIEST Burnham Alpine

Questions
1 When does the noise occur ? On start up I assume..
2 Did it just start or has it gradually got louder?
3 Post a pic of venting….
4 Do you have a copy of installers report on initializing…Did you call him/her back?
5 Is this natural gas and, if so, what is gas pressure,and is main/riser properly sized?
Chances are it is a simple fuel/air adjustment…..If it was installed correctly….
Not installed correctly it could be other issues as well

Service

@ March 17, 2013 12:47 PM in DIY Maintenance Advice for Burnham V8 Series

The v8 does not appear to be the problem It appears to be the system it is attached to.. And the lack of proper care and service. Your boiler is only as good as to the system its attached to..... Many of good boilers are ruined by improper installation and lack of care. You should limit yourself to the homeowners care and call in a local qualified heating person

cleaning

@ December 3, 2012 5:32 AM in Gas boiler cleaning

Clean as often as manf says, usually once a year
servicing the boiler consists following the manf checklist, and any general observations
If boilers have not been serviced for five years there is no telling how long this may take
Prices are not discussed here
servicing the boiler and servicing the system it is attached to are independent of each other

dropped header

@ October 17, 2012 6:33 AM in New crown boiler install. 3" drop header, inspector not happy!

Me, I almost always use a dropped header, with great success, for many, many years...Using both tapping's is the best, one is OK in that size boiler, as you go up in size it really matters, just follow the book.....I assume the inspector is a mechanical inspector and not a plumbing inspector...Get your facts and sit and talk to him...If he wont listen then move up the ladder.  Very simple...Could be a long ladder..Once got called by h/o due building inspector did not like a heating pipe pinned to a wooden beam, said it was a fire hazard,,so I moved  the 45 year old pipe....He never did tell the h/o they just closed up the boiler and drier with no make up air, go figure that one out..I informed the h/o and he just shrugged his shoulders and looked at me like I was nuts, and looking for more work, I was, but not at his house...Could not have got out of there fast enough

hopefully

@ October 17, 2012 5:56 AM in Burnham alpine noise

Hopefully this was done on the install, ask for the initial findings and settings....Secondly make sure you follow the h/o guide and have that unit serviced as required...If a tech  comes  in without a combustion analyzer he in my opinion is doing nothing....Boilers come with initial start up checklists and must be followed to the exact text. often there is a sheet to fill out...Very simple... 

pic

@ October 17, 2012 5:47 AM in Hot Water Baseboard Heating Problem

Post a pic of the install and let us look at it....Excessive make up water is bad...for your system....Isolate each zone and accomplish a hydrostatic test, no leaks are acceptable....Air can only really get in if there is room for it...

sizing

@ October 17, 2012 5:34 AM in Burnham Alpine Blower Problems...

You do mean sized per heat loss and not radiation, correct

Combustion results

@ October 16, 2012 6:17 AM in Burnham alpine noise

Post the combustion test results in both high and low fire...Proper adj , by the book may help...Should it not, I suggest call U S Boiler tech   those guys are pretty darn good,at what they do...However the first thing they will ask was the job done by the book....COMBUSTION TEST AND ADJUSTMENT...I am sure your installer can help

Baeboard or Radiators

@ October 16, 2012 6:05 AM in Burnham Alpine Blower Problems...

What was your heat loss and what type of system,copper baseboard or radiators..Any indirect? Post a pic...Was a buffer tank required?

agreed

@ October 11, 2012 7:42 AM in Delayed closing of gas valve

However strange, it does appear a second bad valve...I highly suggest calling a trained and qualified tech,   Not to long ago I had a miss wired boiler and  it took some of my time to correct, I billed the manufacture, thru my supply house,I was paid in full, for my time...Just make sure you are correct...BTW you did check the gas line sediment trap, and you did not use ptfe tape near the valve,correct, I do not use it but some do...I hope you keep us informed of the results, this is a interesting post...Imagine if slow closing became a no closing, results could be tragic....

Standing pilot

@ October 10, 2012 7:45 AM in Delayed closing of gas valve

This does not pertain to existing problem however I am wondering why you had a standing pilot boiler installed..In my area they are not allowed to be installed anymore and has been that way for a while....Thanks

My understang

@ October 9, 2012 11:04 AM in converting oil burner to gas

My intent was and is to post a comment on a subject I am interested in...I at no time speak for anyone nor do I interrupt for anyone..In reviewing the first post, this was about a particular boiler...not meant to be a general discussion about anything else    I am sure it will all work out just fine as that is what professionalism is all about...

My understang

@ October 9, 2012 11:04 AM in converting oil burner to gas

My intent was and is to post a comment on a subject I am interested in...I at no time speak for anyone nor do I interrupt for anyone..In reviewing the first post, this was about a particular boiler...not meant to be a general discussion about anything else    I am sure it will all work out just fine as that is what professionalism is all about...

flooded

@ October 8, 2012 7:34 AM in uh oh . . .

If I read your schematic correctly and the boiler was flooded to that point the pressure troll should have shut it down...Find out why it didn't, failed unit,clogged pigtail, or maladjusted...Secondly i don't think you take domestic hot water off of it being it was not run since last season..I would be checking the fill valves for any bypassing i e a bad washer or partially left open valve And if you do have the so called auto feeder it may as well failed    Good luck and don't panic all will be fine, its not uncommon

thats all fine

@ October 8, 2012 6:43 AM in converting oil burner to gas

Except the manufacture has the final answer, just check with them and your insurance agent..Get it in writing, depending on where you live it may make a huge difference, in Mass the manual must stay with the boiler and when it gets inspected the book had best be followed..Here you must file a permit and have it inspected...Safety first

safety first

@ October 8, 2012 6:28 AM in Utica Gas Boiler Model 125AGB, won't light

I cant agree more with the last post...Shut that boiler off and call a  licensed  and insured individual...A good one will most likely know what it is by your description to him over the phone...If hes a head scratchier send him away  

Run Fine?

@ October 7, 2012 6:54 PM in converting oil burner to gas

Maybe it will, I cant answer that...But what about the warning on page 4 of the V8 H manual..Do not convert to gas...Going against manf. warnings is something that needs looking into...Dont you think?

burnham

@ October 7, 2012 4:56 PM in converting oil burner to gas

Hello,  You, or the converter should check with Burnham or read the warnings in the original manual...Unless there has been a recent change, converting a Burnham boiler from oil to gas may not be authorised by the Burnham corp.  I feel it warrant's checking out..Could be wrong but should be checked out before spending money   

odr

@ October 6, 2012 9:13 PM in Rinnai E110C Boiler/DHW

Disconnect the outdoor reset...Several ways to do it, your heater if installed and wired correctly will fire...Correctly means did the installer ck the programing...as well follow the book

untold story

@ September 26, 2012 9:25 AM in help with heating

Homeowner......Questions   Are there rads warm?  yes or no...Is your basic question, is it costing your heating bills to be higher because they use your left over heat to keep warm ,yes or no...Are you sure there heat is in no way connected to your heat,yes or no?  Once again, once the heat leaves your space its done with its useful life...Your question and its resolve is based on what and how you describe it......Suggestion call the energy program offered free in your area and get there advise....Or swap units and let them heat your unit   Just kidding

your answer

@ September 26, 2012 5:44 AM in help with heating

Your answer is here in the posts...Your heat is not going out there windows...Unless we did not get all the info described correctly....There heat is not on correct? As stated, once your heat leaves your heated space it has done its job....You always want your attic as cold as the outside....OK?