Heating Help

Marital Disconnection

@ March 14, 2012 9:18 PM in Thanks to Dan!

So, as I am telling my wife when I got back last night after the trip, about what a great time we had. Telling her that it was a great class, and that I got to finally meet "THE Dan Holohan" , and that he signed my book, etc. My wife replies, " I'm glad that you had a good time at your class thingy, but.. Who's this Dan Holohan, you keep talking about?" Gotta love it!  Sometimes.. the wives just don't understand!

Thanks to Dan!

@ March 13, 2012 9:09 PM in Thanks to Dan!

I would just like to say thanks to Dan, and Northeast Wisconsin's  ASHRAE chapter for today's "Classic Hydronics" seminar at St. Norbert's college in De Pere, WI.
It was my first "in person" seminar with Dan, and it was very informative, and very entertaining. Thanks again, Dan for a great day!
Sincerely,
Ross Christensen

Spence Pressure Reducing station

@ February 24, 2012 9:52 AM in See anything strange about this picture?

The main PRV is installed upside down for one thing, and either the gauge is bad, or the station is blowing right through. Good Luck!
Ross

Boiler Piping Pics

@ January 11, 2012 7:40 AM in Residential steam boiler

Bob,
Can you post some pics of this system? That would help out tremendously

L'Anse

@ January 9, 2012 3:06 PM in Vintage beauty

Motown,
Small world! I work here at NMU in Marquette with our 85# central steam plant with pressure reducing stations. Not as fun as when I used to work on the old antiquated, steam systems, around Mqt. County. I still get calls from some local contractors, when they have a question, or a problem. What was your Gram's last name? I work with an electrician here at the shop, that has a lot of family up by Skanee & L'Anse.

More pictures

@ January 9, 2012 9:02 AM in Vintage beauty

Hi Motown,
Can you post some more pics of the near boiler piping? BTW, I live in the UP,
We have lots of Webster vapor systems, and an occasional Trane vapor (I've only ran into one) around Marquette. A few two-pipe air vent, and lots of one pipe systems. It always nice to see an older system still in use, that looks like it's been maintained. Thanks for the pics.
Ross

Harman

@ December 26, 2011 11:30 AM in wood pellet boiler's

I believe Harman makes one. I have not of anyone installing one yet. I also believe that Central Boiler has an outside pellet boiler. Good Luck!

UA Star Cert.

@ October 30, 2011 7:14 AM in UA Star Certification?

Hi Jim,
I took the test in October 2003, and passed it. It was a tough test. The test covered all kinds of topics. I think that it has been upstaged by the NATE testing.
I wish that the UA would market it a little more, because I think it's a great certification to receive. Initially, there was only myself & another journeyman in the local that had it. I think the local has since made it mandatory for all the apprentices to take the test before they graduate the apprenticeship. Good Luck, if you decide to take the test!
Ross

I'm not a fan of Lennox

@ April 4, 2011 6:12 AM in LENNOX

I tried ordering a fan motor & squirrel cage assembly for a Pulse furnace, and they told me that I had to set up an account with them & buy 5k worth of parts from them annually. What a joke. I ended up installing a generic, off the shelf equivalent.

Gurney Heating Co.

@ April 1, 2011 11:17 AM in Oldest Boiler Contest

Have any of you ever run into a Gurney Boiler? We have lots of Ideal Boilers that I used to run into around town, when doing service. I picked up a Gurney Heating company book from 1886, which was like a testomonial from various locations across the U.S.. There was one in there from my home town Marquette from 1887. Pretty neat stuff!
Ross

Watts

@ March 16, 2011 9:19 PM in Watts Flex Plate Graphite Heat Transfer Plates

Keep us posted, please. I would also like to hear how that perform for you. Final water temps, etc. Thanks in advance.

Rates

@ March 7, 2011 6:07 AM in Union -Pipefitter question

With us locally, commercial scale is about $28/hr. The service techs really get screwed. They pay us 85% scale rather than full scale, unless it's a high end commercial job. So, as a result no one ever wanted to be a tech. I always thought that we should have at least received scale. JMHO. I hope this helps.

Happy Birthday!

@ January 27, 2011 7:36 PM in Happy Birthday Dan Holohan!

Happy Birthday, Dan!

Reduced heat output for the mini-split

@ January 18, 2011 12:14 PM in Keep the old boiler vs. all split system

Hello Jack,
How much difference of heat output have you noticed when running you mini-split heat pump at 5F outside?  
To BrklynTownhome,
I have a straight cooling Fujitsu unit, that I installed at my house. Runs very well, and whisper quiet. Kept us nice & cool on 90+ days last summer. Just make sure it's sized correctly.

Triangle Tube Tech Support

@ January 2, 2011 11:20 AM in Prestige Solo 60 on propane - ignition issues

If your tech calls Triangle Tube, have him talk to Greg in Tech Support. Phone # (856) 228-8881. This gentleman has been very helpful in resolving the few & far between problems with any that we have installed.  We have a few on propane that  haven't had any problems at all. Let us know what you & your tech find out. Thanks!

Correct you are

@ December 31, 2010 5:15 PM in Prestige Solo 60 on propane - ignition issues

So how does your intake air terminate? Does it come straight out as shown in the diagram?  What is the difference between the Exaust & intake pipe? If you're exceeding the elevation as specified in the manual, then this may be part of the problem. It looks as though the 12"-24" differential is a constant. If snow isn't a problem try it with a 90 ell on the intake air as shown in the diagram, and use a shorter snorkel. If it doesn't work, then put it back the way it was. Keep us posted! I hope that you can get this resolved, because I think Triangle Tube boilers are outstanding. I have one in my own house & I love it!

Snorkel height

@ December 31, 2010 5:15 PM in Prestige Solo 60 on propane - ignition issues

Hello,
According to the Solo Vent supplement, the maximum height of the snorkel should be 24", center to center with both 90 degree ells. Maybe you should reduce the height center to center & then see what the result is. Keep us posted, and good luck!

Pictures

@ December 31, 2010 9:29 AM in Very Cold

Hello,
Can you post some pictures of your system?  This will help possibly diagnose your problems. Thanks! 

b 25 error code

@ December 29, 2010 1:00 PM in weil-mclain ultra 80

Hello,

I think you mean a b 25 error code. This indicates "High Limit"operation. First of all make sure the system isn't air locked somehow. This would be my first guess. Does the DHW tank have a dedicated pump? Is the DHW indirect piped correctly.  Does the pump have the correct voltage? Try these first, and good luck!
Ross

Absorption Chiller

@ December 27, 2010 3:30 PM in Absorption Refrigeration Equipment

I work on steam fired, Lithium Bromide chillers, and I really enjoy working on them. Mostly Trane & Carrier. Some of these units are 40+ years, because our Energy Mgt. department has taken such good care of them over the years. I know we are talking about two different animals, but same basic principle. Good Luck!
JMHO Thanks!

Boost

@ December 19, 2010 9:40 AM in New Knight boiler customer wants it adjusted.

Can you change the "boost" setting to a quicker ramp up time?

Let us know, Dan!

@ December 8, 2010 12:54 PM in Holiday proposal

I don't like to see anyone go without heat. Let us know how we can chip in!