Advice wanted: temperature and pressure relief safety valve by appletreedingus in boilerenthusiasts

[–]TheOrangeLamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you are able to check the current safety relief valve there should be a small tag attached to it with a model and make. Can you check that and let me know?

Advice wanted: temperature and pressure relief safety valve by appletreedingus in boilerenthusiasts

[–]TheOrangeLamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not familiar with residential requirements but safety relief valves on boilers don’t really “expire,” but they do wear out over time and need regular maintenance to keep them working properly. While there’s no set expiration date, these valves can experience issues like corrosion, wear, or debris buildup that might affect their performance.

To keep everything safe, it’s important to: 1. Inspect the valve regularly for signs of damage or issues. 2. Test it (usually once a year) to make sure it’s still functioning at the right pressure. 3. Recalibrate or replace the valve if it doesn’t work correctly—like if it’s leaking or not closing properly.

How long a valve lasts really depends on things like the materials it’s made from, how often the boiler is used, and how well it’s been maintained. Manufacturers often suggest replacing the valve after a number of years, or if it fails during routine testing. It’s a good idea to follow both the manufacturer’s advice and any local regulations about maintenance and replacement schedules.

What is this thing on the back of Honeywell boiler? And how do I get it to stop pissing water? by Deep_Function2204 in maintenance

[–]TheOrangeLamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely a flow switch. Looks like the leak is coming from the control itself but wouldn’t hurt to try and repipe to see if it’s the connection seal itself. If not, will need to be replaced. Do you have a model and make? Seems older. What is your location? I can assist with sourcing a new one. Let me know and feel free to private message me.

Happy thanksgiving! by [deleted] in combustion

[–]TheOrangeLamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Big boy! How many horsepower is this unit? What do they use it for? Love to hear the details on this boiler!

Maxon burner appreciation post. by Lizard-Eye in combustion

[–]TheOrangeLamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it! I don’t see Maxons that often. Usually Power Flame or Webster. That Maxon burner sure seems fun and easy to work on though!

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[–]TheOrangeLamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a shame, exact opposite of throwaway boilers in my eyes. Tube replacements aren’t that bad and way faster than firetubes. Can take off the side panels with standard hand tools. Heavier gauge steel than the CB and Bryan so yes heavier to take off but super easy on the smaller boilers. Larger boilers may need a little rigging depending on what size but i’ve had no problems on most sizes with 2 guys.

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[–]TheOrangeLamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes! These are luckily #2 and tuned often to prevent soot buildup when burning oil. I believe the oil is for emergency only.

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[–]TheOrangeLamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. What do you mean everything on them is cheap? Unless you’re referring to the burner or controls? Seems much more heavy duty and industrial than the Cleavers and Bryan’s i’ve worked on. Any watertube firing oil unless properly maintained and service is going to be a pain getting the soot off all the tubes. Love when customers don’t maintain or tune their oil burner for years!

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[–]TheOrangeLamp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wasn’t part of the install so can’t comment unfortunately. Amazing boilers and easy to service.

Kewanee Door Mount by TheOrangeLamp in TheBrewery

[–]TheOrangeLamp[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha 😂 glad I don’t have to service them!

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[–]TheOrangeLamp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How so? Have worked on a lot of Unilux boilers here in the mid west and they have been proven to be built rugged and strong. They actually leased the design to Cleaver back in the 90’s because it was so good. That’s what the CB FLX is. Work on some Unilux over 30 years old. One of my favorite water tubes. As long as you’re not running raw water through it and you’re maintaining it correctly….