Thanks for the information sheets. I tried to get a person to hook up my Field damper but he said he would ONLY hook it up if it came with the boiler. In the north we get ALOT OF COLD - REAL COLD AIR COMING DOWN THE CHIMNEY making the lower level about 10 F degrees lower than the upper floor. This information might just allow me to hook up my own wiring. I came across a statement that 3 of the wires must be the same polarity - so I am guessing positive and the fourth different polarity. Please clarify which wire is the different polarity and where it is hooked to be different. I am guessing it is one of the wires on the transformer- but WHICH WIRE. Thanks
Hi. Thanks for your videos. Is word the money this things? In Portugal i don't see this in any place. In your videos almost every boiler has vent dumper.
hi Steve I'm working on a burnham boiler for a residential home. I did check to see if the pilot was on and it was I also check to see if the damper was getting voltage and i have voltage I can see the stem spinning to the open position on the damper. my question to you is the limit switch that's on the smoke pipe is in normally open on the off position without the heater running. I can hear my gas valve clicking like trying to kick on. I am really puzzle with this way I'm just wondering what are your thoughts are you help me out with the other one this one of different problem thank you Steve
Nice Job Steve, I will catch up with you in a eleven days, Getting out of this cold weather, Going to San Juan, Puerto Rico catching a seven day cruise.
bear maintenance basement hvac system .for air conditioning .the first floor has first company air handlers with hydronic heating coils for heat up in the actic
Steve I just wondering where you get the numbers for the combustion analysis? I just bought one and I'm trying to learn how to use it. Thank you for any help you can give me.
brennanac1 they all come from a few different sourses true tec tools has a down load thats good i just copyed them of the stuff i need out in the field to look at.for different boiler/furnaces ect maybe i will do a video on the cheat sheets
Hi Steve As always thanks for the videos. I've picked up quite a few tips from them. I had a question for ya. Got any recommendations on a WIFI thermostat? I've only got a oil fired boiler with 2 zones and 2 wires run to each thermostat. I know at the least I'll have to use a 24v adapter to power a fancy thermostat. Really want a wifi unit so I can control while I'm at work. The kids keep messing with them.
Mavstang73 well a wifi stat needs a common wire ran to it .so you will have to run a new tstat wire. is the best way .some of the new ones can run on a battery i like a honeywell tstat my self. pick out the one you like .myself i would get a honeywell .
great video as alwase and great work steve! do you think you could make a video on how stupid the epa is with the new products in the hvac and plumbing industry? and i havn't hurd any funny videos in a while, some of those would be nice.
That's a reference folder of gold! Do you come across 120V dampers much? (I noticed the diagrams on your cheat sheet appeared to all be 24V control circuit units.)
Forget the efficiency rating . If you can keep the boiler warmer between cycles it should reduce condensation on fire up .... just an opinion . You missed your calling ... Tech schools are looking for you .
All educators ask themselves that question. Move to the head of the line. Bring your flashlight and try night school." Life's a dangerous and risky adventure or it is nothing at all ",but you know that.
Always hated those things. Always a problem. The fact that they designed a bypass switch into it should be telling us something. I didnt know the efficiency gain was only 1% though, not worth the trouble in my opinion.
Excellent fix Steve, she's back up and running.
leanorlando she is running good for now
Yes she is my brother...
Thanks for the information sheets. I tried to get a person to hook up my Field damper but he said he would ONLY hook it up if it came with the boiler. In the north we get ALOT OF COLD - REAL COLD AIR COMING DOWN THE CHIMNEY making the lower level about 10 F degrees lower than the upper floor. This information might just allow me to hook up my own wiring. I came across a statement that 3 of the wires must be the same polarity - so I am guessing positive and the fourth different polarity. Please clarify which wire is the different polarity and where it is hooked to be different. I am guessing it is one of the wires on the transformer- but WHICH WIRE. Thanks
Always see your videos. Great
Nice job, Steve. Thanks for sharing.
Jon Hexom thanks for watching jon
Hi. Thanks for your videos.
Is word the money this things? In Portugal i don't see this in any place. In your videos almost every boiler has vent dumper.
nice job
deanmartin1966 thanks dean
Nice job! Learned something about the reason for the hole in the damper!
Brad1237202 i always learn new stuff also everyday
Just replaced a 6 inch vent damper few days ago , nice work Steve and I like your cheat sheet .
justin henning i have cheat sheets from year of saving notes. i do look back at them from time to time
Great repair. Thanks for posting!
efman2k3 thanks for the post
why the plug for the damper blade , whats the purpose? how does it work differntly
hi Steve
I'm working on a burnham boiler for a residential home. I did check to see if the pilot was on and it was I also check to see if the damper was getting voltage and i have voltage I can see the stem spinning to the open position on the damper. my question to you is the limit switch that's on the smoke pipe is in normally open on the off position without the heater running. I can hear my gas valve clicking like trying to kick on. I am really puzzle with this way I'm just wondering what are your thoughts are you help me out with the other one this one of different problem thank you Steve
Nice job Steve
Harry Dickson thanks harry
Like the cheat sheets Steve. Good repair as always.
- Jack
Fireship1 thanks jack
Nice Job Steve, I will catch up with you in a eleven days, Getting out of this cold weather, Going to San Juan, Puerto Rico catching a seven day cruise.
Arnie Grote ok arnie have fun .see you when you get back
thanks steve!!!!
brennanac1 thanks for watching
Effikal is the same company as field control.
The properties I manage all use Taco zone valves, what's the reason for having pumps on every zone instead of one pump for the whole system?
Nielubie seperate circulators make a better job . each pump runs its own zone
Why didn’t you just buy the motor?
Great video. I keep cheat sheets to. BTW what area did the furnace serve?
bear maintenance basement hvac system .for air conditioning .the first floor has first company air handlers with hydronic heating coils for heat up in the actic
neat job
nate thanks nate
Steve I just wondering where you get the numbers for the combustion analysis? I just bought one and I'm trying to learn how to use it. Thank you for any help you can give me.
brennanac1 they all come from a few different sourses true tec tools has a down load thats good i just copyed them of the stuff i need out in the field to look at.for different boiler/furnaces ect maybe i will do a video on the cheat sheets
Hi Steve
As always thanks for the videos. I've picked up quite a few tips from them.
I had a question for ya.
Got any recommendations on a WIFI thermostat?
I've only got a oil fired boiler with 2 zones and 2 wires run to each thermostat.
I know at the least I'll have to use a 24v adapter to power a fancy thermostat.
Really want a wifi unit so I can control while I'm at work. The kids keep messing with them.
Mavstang73 well a wifi stat needs a common wire ran to it .so you will have to run a new tstat wire. is the best way .some of the new ones can run on a battery i like a honeywell tstat my self. pick out the one you like .myself i would get a honeywell .
great video as alwase and great work steve!
do you think you could make a video on how stupid the epa is with the new products in the hvac and plumbing industry?
and i havn't hurd any funny videos in a while, some of those would be nice.
kody mackey well i just reliesed a funny video
That's a reference folder of gold! Do you come across 120V dampers much? (I noticed the diagrams on your cheat sheet appeared to all be 24V control circuit units.)
Dwight Bennett no all the dampers i se are low voltage
Forget the efficiency rating . If you can keep the boiler warmer between cycles it should reduce condensation on fire up .... just an opinion . You missed your calling ... Tech schools are looking for you .
Brian Ellsworth not sure i would make a good teacher ..
All educators ask themselves that question. Move to the head of the line. Bring your flashlight and try night school." Life's a dangerous and risky adventure or it is nothing at all ",but you know that.
Always hated those things. Always a problem. The fact that they designed a bypass switch into it should be telling us something.
I didnt know the efficiency gain was only 1% though, not worth the trouble in my opinion.
jimmulti123 a lot of them i will just bypass ,its the owners call.if they want it changed out
sorry about that Steve I meant to say you help me out with the other one just typing too fast. lol