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It is common for a house such as yours to consume...

It is common for a house such as yours to consume 1000-1200 gallons of fuel oil per year where I live...there are a lot of factors that can impact the consumption.

1. Does the house have a lot of...
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Sounds like it is leaking from between the...

Sounds like it is leaking from between the sections. If you fire the boiler and get it up to temperature, does it hold 12 psi then?
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Don't worry about asking too many questions. No...

Don't worry about asking too many questions. No one is born with the knowledge to install a boiler, you have to learn.

Check your private messages. I have some other questions that don't pertain...
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EFM - "The Finest in Automatic Heat"

djthorniley, an EFM 350 is a great boiler. I heat my house with an EFM 520, and it cut my heating costs in half. Where do you live in Upstate NY?

Nothing against the guys on this site, but if...
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If you want to accurately size the boiler, you...

If you want to accurately size the boiler, you need to know how much radiation is connected to it. If your current plumber didn't suggest that, he/she needs to be "fired" immediately. Find a real...
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I agree. Try changing the differential in the...

I agree. Try changing the differential in the 4006 to 10 degrees, and consider running small diameter pex to your far away bathroom. With the smaller piping, you may find that the recirc. system is...
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My dinosaur 6-section boiler averages about 1...

My dinosaur 6-section boiler averages about 1 gallon of No. 2 fuel oil per day for hot water production for two adults. I doubt that a 3-section Weil McLain is consuming much more than that just for...
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I am no expert, but I will throw in my $0.02 for...

I am no expert, but I will throw in my $0.02 for you to ponder.

The best boiler in the world will give poor performance if it isn't installed properly. On the flip side, an entry level boiler...
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The rattling noise may be from air in the system....

The rattling noise may be from air in the system. If everything is working properly (you have hot water & heat) the airscoop should take care of it with time.
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Has this setup worked properly for you in the...

Has this setup worked properly for you in the past? Or did this just start after the annual service?

Does the burner run for a long time before the boiler temperature reaches 160-170? If it...
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You can do this a couple different ways. The...

You can do this a couple different ways. The R89A relay would work, but you should also be able to run the power going to the oil burner directly through the L6006A. Basically the L6006A will act...
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How warm does the basement get with the current...

How warm does the basement get with the current configuration? Do you have any problems with dampness?

I ask because some basements are more comfortable and have less problems with...
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You should shut off the make-up water, and drain...

You should shut off the make-up water, and drain the system pressure down to zero before checking the air pressure in the tank.

I'm wondering if you have a pinhole in the indirect hot water...
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I agree that your condensation problem is from...

I agree that your condensation problem is from the internal boiler leak.

I sent you a PM regarding burning coal, I don't want to hijack the thread.
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The first number in the boiler model is the...

The first number in the boiler model is the number of sections, the second is the series. e.g. A Weil McLain 468 is 4-sections, and in the 68 boiler series. If your boiler is a 668, then it is...
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That is a 6 section boiler, its rating is based...

That is a 6 section boiler, its rating is based on a firing rate of 1.80 GPH. Quite a "heavy hitter" by today's standards. How much fuel does the boiler consume annually?

I have 6 section 66...
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I had a different person take a look at the...

I had a different person take a look at the boiler, he said some things were improperly adjusted on the burner and that it wasn't cleaned properly. After scrubbing a ton of soot out of the fins and...
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You identified the boiler correctly, I have the...

You identified the boiler correctly, I have the same manual. It is certainly a heavy-hitter compared to the boilers I see in modern homes. It is currently fired with a 1.25 gph nozzle.

As for...
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Considering upgrading my oil burner

Hello, first post on doityourself. My wife and I just purchased our first home, a beautiful 100 yr old farm house. I am in the process of trying to make the home more energy efficient without going...
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