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Well out of all the options it seems like I...

Well out of all the options it seems like I should not bother zoning as it might cause short cycling if I don't already have that problem. Boiler replacement and/or reconfiguring would be $$$ and...
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My length measurements were finned feet not pipe...

My length measurements were finned feet not pipe length. The pipe length would be much much longer. Does that make a difference in the zoning options? NJ Trooper was your recommendation of not doing...
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Any thoughts on my summary?

Any thoughts on my summary?
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Hot water is tankless. I know it's terribly...

Hot water is tankless. I know it's terribly inefficient. I'll have to look back and find out how much oil I was using but 1500 wouldn't surprise me, but I just moved in a year ago and it was a bad...
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Well under 4000, closer to 2500. I assume that's...

Well under 4000, closer to 2500. I assume that's why I burn through oil like they're giving it away.

It supplies my hot water too does that change the calculation at all?

Is there a point at...
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Williamson OWT-5 series 2 Not sure about the...

Williamson OWT-5 series 2
Not sure about the BTU. From the label it's either 175,000 or 145,000 based on the GPH but I'm not sure about my GPH.

I've been told it's an overkill for my house but it...
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I think I can classify myself as reasonable skill...

I think I can classify myself as reasonable skill level.

I don't mind paying a little extra for the Taco ZVC406-4 if it's a cleaner installation. A rats nest would drive me crazy.

Largest zone...
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Anyone have any thoughts?

Anyone have any thoughts?
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Question Split single zone house - DIY

I have a decent sized two story house that is all one heating zone. I really want to improve the comfort of certain areas and if there is some energy savings that would be great.

My system is...
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My house is about the same size and I set the...

My house is about the same size and I set the temp almost exactly as you do. It is an older house 1967 I think so it's not as well insulated as yours but I had an insulation contractor come in and do...
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Instead of re-plumbing the check valve the...

Instead of re-plumbing the check valve the plumber suggested replacing the circulator pump with one that has a check valve built in. That seemed to fix the initial problem. I'll have to double check...
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The system seems to be working well now the only...

The system seems to be working well now the only problem left is I am using a ton of oil. I'm using over 200 gallons a month. I had a lot of insulation done a few months ago and the house has all new...
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I think I have my marching orders from here on...

I think I have my marching orders from here on out. At least I know what to tell the repair person, check everything the last guy was useless. Now I just need to find a good one since I just moved. ...
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It's tight clockwise. If I turn it counter...

It's tight clockwise. If I turn it counter clockwise, which is tough, I get a leak from the knob. Also the knob is on the side, does that matter?
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Checked it. It does stop heating at 150. ...

Checked it. It does stop heating at 150.



Mine seems to be 15-20 minutes but that's a guess I'll do a more scientific test.



Seems to max out at 20psi
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Honeywell t87k1007 - old fashioned looking model...

Honeywell t87k1007 - old fashioned looking model set to 3 CPH


I'll make the hi low adjustments and see.


I might have another clue too. I couldn't figure out why it was getting so hot when...
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Field Controls SWG. Not sure which version but I...

Field Controls SWG. Not sure which version but I think the different versions only deal with different size boilers.

The control kit is part CK-62 by Field Controls. it says "For operation with...
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Ok looked at the black box and found the manual....

Ok looked at the black box and found the manual. How do you know the hi and low limit settings and the differentials? Can't seem to find them in any manual.
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Only one thermostat for heat. I hope to add zones...

Only one thermostat for heat. I hope to add zones which is why I included some extra photos of some of the valves that go to specific loops. But I figured I should get the boiler functioning properly...
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I agree it's two close to the ground. I will have...

I agree it's two close to the ground. I will have to look at the options I have to move it or protect it.

I understand that the boiler makes domestic hot water so the burner will have to run more...
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There are two drain valves on the tank. One where...

There are two drain valves on the tank. One where it is connected to the boiler and the other is at the other end.

Yes that pipe goes to the tank and I have opened it.
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It's in there but not obvious since it's mostly...

It's in there but not obvious since it's mostly in the rafters. It's red and the arrow points to where it's connected.
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Boiler trouble in new house

I just moved and I now have a combi boiler heating and hot water. Previously I have had forced air heat so I am unfamiliar with this type of setup. I've had a couple of problems and in the process of...
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