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(1)Is there a POWER-VENT-LESS (Oil heat )Boiler?
I have to replace one (Power vent failed in 3 years)
(2) Combustion liner cracked too.
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Madhu Jhaveri (P E ), October 22, 2011
Yes. The Weil-McLain Ultra Series Oil Boiler with a Beckett NX Burner and their Vent Kit Option does this well.
Go to: http://weil-mclain.com/en/our-products/boilers/oil-fired-boiler/ultra-oil-boiler.aspx and refer to appropriate links.
Appreciate your frustration with Power Vents. We will not service accounts utilizing them. Just don't need the pain.
October 23, 2011
Looking to determine if a Beckett AFG oil burner meets qualifications for tax incentive...where might I find this information?
Kari, February 23, 2010
Not up to speed relative to your specific question, but only to offer an opinion.
Typically tax incentives have an "Energy Star Rating" Certification requirement for the appliance.
Upgrading the burner would only increase the fuel combustion efficiency somewhat, and not move the total appliance up into Energy Star Rating.
The AFG is a nice burner, irregardless.
February 24, 2010
weil mclain gold steam furnace. Water guage keeps loosing water and I must refill it . Used to automatic. please advise thankyou Bill
bill perssonatti, January 03, 2010
Well, Steam Systems use water necessarily and must be replenished.
If you are comfortable that your float -style Low Water Cutoff is operational and that periodic flushing has been done, then you can wire a 120V Auto Water Feeder directly to it. Do it all the time.
Again, the risk of going low on water undetected by a stuck float is significant and catastrophic. Usually occurs due to poor maintenance (no flushing) or bad water, or both.
I've assumed that your Gold has the Float-Style LWCO. More recently they were offered with either the Float or Electric and now are coming through with Electric only.
See the Gold Steam Link on the Web Site Home Page.
January 04, 2010
i want to seal around the pipes where my fhw pipes come through the floor and walls with a foam sealant. can i do this with out hurting the pipes?
jim, October 05, 2009
Haven't used the foams, but they shouldn't affect your piping. Check the flash point on the MSDS Sheet before using however.
We prefer to push fiberglass insulation around piping so that it can expand, move and slip a bit. Nothing as aggravating as clicking and creaking piping.
October 06, 2009