I have a 235,000 btu Steam boiler that has a slight leak in the tank so i have to replace it what brand boiler is reliable and will last. The one i have is a 19 year old slant fin that i thought would have lasted longer it still looks new. Which ones are the better ones that are reasonable in cost. I was told by someone in the business that they are all pretty much the same but im not sure.
Let me know i dont know that much about boilers i had fixed them and installed them before but i don't know what is a good unit anymore and this time im going to have the job done by a plumber if they are reasonable.
What Gas Steam Boiler Should I Get For My Home ?
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Can't it be repaired?
Buderus makes high quality boilers be it oil or gas. You want one that is modulating and condensing.
I dont think it can be repaired but im not a pro. Who repairs them?
modulating and condensing ??
Not sure what that is..
You would think a welder could fix it up. I'm just speculating but I know lots of skilled welders up here that weld some crazy stuff.
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Originally Posted By: Donald
Buderus makes high quality boilers be it oil or gas. You want one that is modulating and condensing.
Try a bottle of boiler liquid. It's made by Hercules. Just remove the relief valve and add to the boiler with a funnel. Home Depot carries it. For something that big, you might need two bottles or more, but it's only about $10 or so a bottle. Basically a stop leak for boilers. I actually had a boiler develop a pretty serious leak, water all over the basement floor. Put it in and it stopped. Seems to last only about a year or so though, but after 3 years, still going on the same boiler. You could also take it apart and have the sections bolted back together or welded. Somewhat of a project though. I'd try the boiler liquid first.
Oh I'm also a real estate broker so I've just noticed in my area that the most popular boiler is a Burnham. I do see other brands out there like Peerless, but the blue Burnhams are the most common so I just tend to go with those because I figure if I have any problem with them, most plumbers in the area should know how to fix them. You might also want to check on craigslist, occasionally I see used ones on there as people convert to regular forced hot water, sometimes about 1/4 what a new one would go for.
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its leaking in a spot that is not flat
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
modulating and condensing ??
Not sure what that is..
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
its leaking in a spot that is not flat
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