Heating Help

Give us some....

@ October 16, 2010 9:05 AM in Thermal shock

more specifics about your system. Size of boiler and model/make, how big are the zones, what type of emitters( cast iron rads, fin tube, radiant...) You may not need a bypass at all.

those are...

@ October 14, 2010 7:44 PM in cast iron radiators

actually hot water already... no conversion needed. The seller does not know what s/he has.

I have only....

@ October 12, 2010 6:57 PM in Should I replace Entran 3 ? [not Entran 2]

had 1 experiance w/ the Entan 3 and it was not good. After 10 years it was plugged on 1 loop and poor flow in the other 2. This was a radiant application in a staple up. It was VERY brittle. needless to say it had to be removed.
Now you say it is still flexable.... thats good. I would wait untill you see other issues. no sence making a lot of work unless you need to. Now having said that you should start to plan for that day when problems start.....

sounds like a couple...

@ October 10, 2010 10:23 PM in Steam Radiator Air Vents Won't Drain

of things. Some how water is getting drawn up into the system. Could be poor piping at the boiler or Dirty water. Flush out the system and skim. Got pix?
kpc

99% sure...

@ October 7, 2010 7:34 PM in What brand is this boiler

that is a Burnham SPACEMAKER/  XG1000 boiler... I just had to replace the fan on one less than a year ago.

thre are some times....

@ October 3, 2010 3:34 PM in In joist heating

when  it is best to walk away.... If he does not value your professional opinion chances are that if you do as he asks it might  come back to bite you on that design day in January where the system will not maintain temp. Don't know your exact situation but it may work or not depending on a lot of factors... do the numbers.

Well lets do this...

@ October 3, 2010 3:28 PM in How Do I Eliminate Radiator Vent Hiss

Go back to the beginning... What do you have? Boiler make , model, size. Main size, how many rads? System Age. Insulation... Pictures? Then see what we can do. Is it all rads or just a couple?

you are right...

@ October 2, 2010 12:16 PM in sizing steam radiators

try this... http://www.crownboiler.com/educate/sizeheat.asp

that would depend......

@ October 2, 2010 12:11 PM in efficency test

On a lot.... Gas OR oil, the boiler, the chimney or vent. Those numbers should be w/ the Boiler/ appliance and are a guideline for a range to in.

Thanks again Tim....

@ September 21, 2010 7:51 AM in Does NFPA 54...

That is very helpful

Thanks Tim...

@ September 19, 2010 1:39 PM in Does NFPA 54...

You 'da man. Do you happen to know the chapter and verse? ty, kpc

Does NFPA 54...

@ September 19, 2010 9:05 AM in Does NFPA 54...

allow an Oil boiler to share a flue w/ a atmospheric gas water heater? I was pretty sure it was ok if the water heater was after the boiler.... ty,kpc

Wait to get...

@ September 19, 2010 8:48 AM in Buderus panel radiators

the right adapter nuts. They are usually a seprate order. it would depend what you hook them up w/. I have installed a lot of these....including my own place.
 I never end up using the lag bolts as I think its overkill, usually 2 1/2" deck screws.

As to the plugs that is a new one on me. I have nev had to deal w/ tose before..always come installed.
kpc

ask a dumb Quest....

@ September 18, 2010 9:50 AM in Heat Dump ?

why wont drainback work? What is special about your project that it can't work?

Mini Magna....

@ September 18, 2010 9:30 AM in Mini Magna....

I heard through a reputable source that Grundfos is going to introduce a Mini verson of the Magna circ... It is like a Alpha but more of a 26-99 pump curve.
Anyone have an idea when this will hit the market?

Where in New England?

@ September 15, 2010 8:48 PM in What's the best oil boiler I can buy?

How was the boiler piped? in steel? Was it done in copper? Does it have a tankless coil or just for heat? Is the basement "dry" or wet a lot?
 Something wierd is going on here..... Pictues of the boiler (w/ or w/o The hole showing would help us help you.
I have not used Burnham a lot for steam but I do wish I could do a Mega steam...
 I prefer Smith and would try a Peerless too. Even still find out why it happens so you can do better this next time.

No way....

@ September 13, 2010 8:13 AM in build new house ....radiant heat?

If you went w/ baseboard sized to run at design say 0 deg. F. and w/ a max water temp of 150F you would be way ahead of the game if you went w/ a mod/con or a control package that takes into accnt for weather responsiveness.... kpc

Did the heating contractor....

@ September 12, 2010 8:23 AM in Purchasing new steam boiler, need some input...

measure out all the radiators to find the EDR? I am suspect when a steam boiler is talked of in terms of BTU vs. EDR.
Crown is actually a division of Burnham/ US boiler. Make sure he follows the installation instructions. References are also good.
kpc

one caviat......

@ September 10, 2010 8:04 AM in Quality of Heating Oil

burning Diesel or K1 for long periods of time can be detrimental to the oil pump life. The sulfur is in there to lubricate the pump. It is a trade off....kpc

If you are the original ....

@ September 9, 2010 8:49 PM in Vaughn Indirect 50 gallon water heater leaking

purchaser still under warranty.. Why not. They are OK. They have had a bunch of revisions but I think they have it right. Does it keep up w/. your needs?
The coil was the main issue which they will replace. Ask your plumber to run the serial #.
kpc

that would be one way....

@ September 6, 2010 5:21 PM in zoning a gravity system

the other would be to reduce some of your near boiler piping down and then add TRV's (thermastatic radiator valves) to each rad. Run the piping off of 1  Alpha type pump (Grunfos or Wilo) and let it go.... kpc

couple options...

@ September 4, 2010 11:57 PM in Automatic Air Vents

Ya you really do need it. Yoiu could do a spirotop that spirovent makes. not cheap $45.00. or you could install one of those  hyvent shutoffs into the bushing and it would be easier to replace....kpc