
Multiple Leaks in Steam Boiler Sections - Heating Help
2025年1月4日 · The sealant instructions are to add the product to hot water, so I ran a partial boiler cycle until my steam headers got hot. I liked that the boiler pressure went up to 1.0 psi on my partial cycle run - I assume due to plugging the main vent. I then let the boiler cool off for ten minutes, and then added the product.
Old steam boiler — Heating Help: The Wall
An EFM DFF520 coal stoker steam boiler and set up for dual fuel would only require a 110 volt electrical line that could also be connected to a small portable generator if needed. The EFMDF520 comes in 2 parts and can be set up quickly near the coal room with its coal auger feeding system.
How to fix leak in steam boiler? — Heating Help: The Wall
steam leak it sounds like the leak is coming from the crown sheet of the boiler. if it is that, you'll have to replace the boiler. have a professional look at it. most likely you'll need a new boiler. also note: if the the leak is coming from a push nipple. it's crazy to try and atempt to fix that. you would have to disconnect the piping and split the sections of the boiler. not worth the time ...
Steam boiler repair vs replacement vs hot water - Heating Help
Steam boiler repair vs replacement vs hot water I have a Peerless Series 62 greater than 20 yrs old feeding a two pipe steam system. Twenty radiators, around 4,500 sq ft, Tom Hanks old house money pit. Faced with boiler repair vs replacement, I would think replacement based on age. If I replace any suggestions for the boiler?
Leak in cast iron boiler section — Heating Help: The Wall
2004年11月1日 · We have a pinhole leak on the inside of the fire box on one of our Peerless(50hp 15psi) steam boiler cast iron sections. It's location is difficult to drill. Is there a high temperture sealant, ceramic or epoxy/& or metal coupon patch we may use to extend the life of the boiler (with out tearing it apart)? (ie. Aremco pyro-putty 2400) How about ...
Steam Boiler Repair — Heating Help: The Wall
Keep the steam If there's any warranty left, Burnham is a company that will honor it. And they just came out with a new steam boiler, the Mega-Steam, which is the most efficient residential steamer on the market. A complete tear-out and replacement with something else will cost much, much more, and if done wrong will not give you the same comfort.
Pinhole leak steam return - Epoxy Repair - Heating Help
Hi all - I’ve got a small leak coming from this joint in the dry return to the steam boiler. I imagine an epoxy repair will do the trick but thought Id check on the wall for the expert advice I’ve always been given here.
Auto feed valves for steam boilers — Heating Help: The Wall
A combo unit like you have pictured is for a hot water boiler unless you have high city water pressure most steam boiler feed lines only require a back flow preventer . If you are adding water every few days you have larger issues . A steam boiler should not require water every week if so you have a leak and it should be repaired .
Steam Boiler Overfilling — Heating Help: The Wall
2025年1月13日 · I have a Weil McLain EGH-95, 400,000 BTU steam boiler that was installed about 10 years ago. The boiler is overfilling. I have had the boiler company over for repairs several times. It is not overfilling while I am observing it, but it is overfilled within 24-48 hrs of draining. This is what has transpired: Visit #1:Technician did not see a ...
Steam coming out from behind the boiler... - Heating Help
2025年2月5日 · You get the boiler solder water mixture inside the boiler with the water line below the leak. Then you heat the boiler to make steam. Then you slowly add water to the boiler and continue to make steam. When the water level gets to the leak the boiler solder will fill the void and you will have a few months until you need to replace the boiler.