Your an Honest Businessman Lav Not Many Left in The Field That Actually have a Honest Heart.. Your Customers Should Be Honored having a Real Professional Fixing Their Homes Heating & Air Conditioning / Plumbing Issues..Like My Father Always Taught Me when i worked with him " Don't Ever Lie To Your Customers They Pay Your Salary it's Always Better to Be Honest and it's up to the Customer if they Want to Believe You or Not " Keep up The Great Work Steve..
I think that they made older things better in many cases. One U Tube mechanic said that he jacked a new Jeep up on his lift in the mid-chassis and the frame damned near jack-knifed on him due to the thinner metal. I like older gals too. Younger ones can`t cook, clean, or sew.
@@craigharding475 LOL. Everything today is driven by cost and efficiency. Nothing is heavy and built to last. Buy and replace. I don't know many people who sew other than my sister. My grandma would darn our socks back in the day.
First clean pilot and pilot assembly. Then do a tc test, with a tc adapter in and threaded into it while under load less then 10dcvolts change out and when you do you coil drop out test get more then 4volts in 180seconds valve coil is sluggish and unreliable. If pilot gas doesn’t 100 percent shut off in 180seconds pilot solenoid is shot, new gas valve needed.
I had the same problem with my heater and the solution was to install a pilot relighter. It basically monitors the pilot and if it goes out the device sparks to relight the pilot before the thermocouple turns off the gas.
Hot water tank not going out , Downdraft unlikely , Likely a weak thermocouple + low flame + pilot burner distance from burner possibly causing delayed ignition blowing out the pilot .
The only reason to convert a pilot to electronic is if someone needs more misery in their life. Pilot problems are rare and usually last the life of the unit; be it water heater, furnace, and oven. Maybe the day will come when that can be said about electronic ignitions but not yet.
@@ProductTesteratTrojanCondomFac you gave Steve a hard time and now you take it personally when you get some backlash. I’m sure you’re a great plumber but if you can handle a little bit of harmless haggling, that you shouldn’t be on youtube.
Hey Steve, been enjoying your videos for awhile now - love your personality, work ethic, mechanical skills, cooking, and of course, Miss Molly. Wish you were in my area. Got a very old oil fired Gulf Econojet (ever heard of one of those?) in a Burnham steam boiler. It's been very reliable until this winter. First the coupling went, then the pump. I replaced the pump and it was pretty good for a little over a month. I've been having a problem with it occasionally tripping the reset. Of course, I've replaced the nozzle and filter, still using the same specs the oil company used years ago - .85 80A. It would run good but the problems start up again a few days later. Two days ago, I replaced the electrodes, but now it gets off to a rough start and shakes every time. I don't know what the setting should be for the electrodes so I've been going by generic ones online. It ran for two hours after I replaced the electrodes (because it was very cold) and I noticed a burning electrical smell. I lso have checked the spark and it seems alright - it follows when I pull the screw driver back but it has to be close at first. Any suggestions on where I should go from here? Would you know what settings I should use?
sad. all that knowledge steves dropping is going on deaf ears as that kid is more interested in his phone than learning how to keep warm and save money. if you have a baby, it doesnt matter the cost, it HAS to be warm. in the past year and half, ive learned so much about hvac from steve and others that ive saved thousands. i bought a house 1 1/2 yrs ago and it had some issues with the boiler and plumbing. so instead of calling someone immediately like a damsel in distress, i researched, read, and found videos like steves. i dont like youtubes politics or policies BUT i have learn alot from tradesmen that saved me money and gained a new skill that ive been able to pass on to others. thank you steve.
Steve, I live near the Blue Ridge and it is windy. In the Shen-valley many homeowners have abandoned shingles for a metal roof. Just something to keep in mind. All that is necessary is to be able to predict the climate in your region. Good-luck with that! Dr. Seuss and Potato Head sure became insidious over night...I liked both as a kid. That means what? That I am "damaged and corrupted beyond repair"? I gotta go find a bridge to leap from? RATS!
CO air free is a calculated PPM of CO that takes the "excess air" or air that was not used in combustion and removes it from the equation. This means that the CO Air Free number will always be higher than the uncorrected CO number.
greetings..! enjoy your videos. can I make a recommendation..? have you ever heard of the emerson solid state contactors..? amazing. i put them in mine and all the systems in the neighborhood. also i changed everyone to AmRad capacitors. Quieted the normal A/C sounds right down. And lastly, I gave everyone a shot of the leak stop. eliminates small leaks instantly. you may already know about all the components. if not your customers will love you..
Yes. The gas valve senses the pilot flame with the thermocouple and holds open the pilot gas valve. If pilot flame is sensed and a call for heat comes in, it open the main gas valve to the burners. If the pilot goes out, the pilot gas valve closes and the main gas valve won’t open. A button on the gas valve will open the pilot gas valve manually so you can light the pilot and heat up the thermocouple so the valve will sense the pilot flame and keep the pilot valve open.
I have a similar issue. The pilot keeps burning out and I have to replace the thermocouple every year. When I replace the thermocouple, it's all burnt - just like in this video. Called two reliable plumbers and they both say the boiler is working fine (good gas valve, gas pressure, draft, combustion). Any plumbers here know what it can be?
I've seen if the pilot pressure is to high, I.e the pilot flame is to big it will prematurely cook the thermocouple. Possible bad pilot regulator or missing orifice in pilot assembly. other than that I would double check what your plumbers checked
That Mikey guy would’ve sold him a Navion boiler and then he would’ve been out every six months keeping it going what a rip off. Like Steve says who sells this shit to these people.
The sign " Men Working" that highway and local city workers use is under attack now after 2 sisters in Virginia saw the sign on their school bus. WHAT THE...
I live in Virginia too. I agree about the nonsense. It`s like some people don`t have real lives and have lost focus on what is trivial and what is important, Mark.
I always thought it was crazy that there is seems to be little regulation in the US regarding service on gas boilers. In Denmark it is a legal requirement to get a gas boiler serviced at least every 2nd year for private homes, and once a year for apartment complex and larger buildings.
@@jakobat1994 Yeah, it seems to me they should be serviced yearly. They are usually in the basement here and there is a shit ton of dust in the basement. If anything the burners should be scrubbed down.
Im a Master Gas Fitter in 2 states. I work on a lot of gas systems. I am amazed at how many people either wait til it breaks, or try to fix it themselves. "Oh i saw it on You Tube." If i have a customer that says he tries to fix it himself, i tell him either i work on it or dont call me again. I dont want the liability of it.
Unless you get a hurricane down the chimney a basic down draft will not put a pilot out(flame) and the thermocouple has a holding time (count down) before the pilot stat releases so on those jobs the gas valve Will Be Trashed. (No call backs) Just say'n. Retired keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses.
Funny steve mentioned light bulbs. Years back, the bulb manufacturers got together because bulbs were not wearing out and eventually sales would drop. They all agreed that 1500 hrs would be the benchmark that they could all live with. So that's what we got. Planned obsolescence.
Yes, watched a show on history Channel. I think mysteries at the museum and they talked about it. They had a bulb still burning 100+ years. The group of bulb companies was called "Phoebus cartel".
Good point, Scottie. I wish I could buy a bag of chips that looked like it was more than 1/3 filled. They must be getting $4.50 for each potato that they buy for 25 cents or less.
Your an Honest Businessman Lav Not Many Left in The Field That Actually have a Honest Heart.. Your Customers Should Be Honored having a Real Professional Fixing Their Homes Heating & Air Conditioning / Plumbing Issues..Like My Father Always Taught Me when i worked with him " Don't Ever Lie To Your Customers They Pay Your Salary it's Always Better to Be Honest and it's up to the Customer if they Want to Believe You or Not "
Keep up The Great Work Steve..
Molly had her after-burner engaged.
Potato heads in congress.
Everyone wants to replace their appliances. My AC is from 1979, hot water heater from 1987, and the boiler is too old to have a date code.
I think that they made older things better in many cases. One U Tube mechanic said that he jacked a new Jeep up on his lift in the mid-chassis and the frame damned near jack-knifed on him due to the thinner metal. I like older gals too. Younger ones can`t cook, clean, or sew.
@@craigharding475 LOL. Everything today is driven by cost and efficiency. Nothing is heavy and built to last. Buy and replace. I don't know many people who sew other than my sister. My grandma would darn our socks back in the day.
@@bg147 BG, God bless our grandmothers! They were a breed apart!
I have a feeling you just earned a lifetime customer. When they know your honest, they never call anyone else.
I like the extra lighting you are using. It’s much easier to see what you are doing.
Thanks again Steve..... ,🙏
First clean pilot and pilot assembly. Then do a tc test, with a tc adapter in and threaded into it while under load less then 10dcvolts change out and when you do you coil drop out test get more then 4volts in 180seconds valve coil is sluggish and unreliable. If pilot gas doesn’t 100 percent shut off in 180seconds pilot solenoid is shot, new gas valve needed.
I had the same problem with my heater and the solution was to install a pilot relighter. It basically monitors the pilot and if it goes out the device sparks to relight the pilot before the thermocouple turns off the gas.
I literally LOL'd @17:20 "The guy who made the 1st light bulb is still working". Awesome. LOL. They don't make things like they used to for sure.
Despite the Persian Rug, that ain't no Taj Majal !
@@GaryT1952 Yeah I was amazed. I thought the boiler was in the middle of the living room. Umm, my basement is concrete and rock.
@@GaryT1952 It is a tidy and very nice basement. Still going to use Steve's phrase!
Man I wish you were here Santa Fe NM
Molly’s looking at Steve and thinking “ you nuts!!?? Work sucks I just want to go for a drive and get rubs! You go to work and keep feeding me!! 😂😂😂
Great honest service by Steve.
Digging the new lights Steve!
Miss Molly having a bally. I'll get chaaa. Great video. Love the morning routine
Very relaxing video! Like reading dr.suess 😀
Hot water tank not going out , Downdraft unlikely , Likely a weak thermocouple + low flame + pilot burner distance from burner possibly causing delayed ignition blowing out the pilot .
I wired the fire alarm in that target you drove by.
I believe it was 2005 ish .
Its the North Wind express....... keep your lighter handy!
Molly is a funny lil dog, daddy needs to chase her lol
No longer Mr. POTATO HEAD. now its potato head. Goons man goons.
The end cap on the gas drop looks cross threaded 🤣
Great job like all ways Steven
Can't have Dr Suess or Mr. Potato head. With all the freaking weirdos out here today.
Nice basement. If I had a Persian rug in front of my boiler I’d be parking my car on it. 😂
The guy that made the first light bulb its still working.
Boy - ain't that the truth w/everything.
Old water heaters and old plumbers are still the best. Amazing.
Yep, Dean. That`s how it goes...First the poor inventor creates a product, then the investors, marketers, CFO`s get to work spoiling it.
Customer is "yea, mhmm "happy
Steve just made a nother long term customer, keep em happy
The only reason to convert a pilot to electronic is if someone needs more misery in their life. Pilot problems are rare and usually last the life of the unit; be it water heater, furnace, and oven. Maybe the day will come when that can be said about electronic ignitions but not yet.
Miss Molly only wants to work part time.😂
Mikey Blowfish would have replaced every appliance in that basement.
I checked that guys channel
He's a dick
@@ProductTesteratTrojanCondomFac you gave Steve a hard time and now you take it personally when you get some backlash. I’m sure you’re a great plumber but if you can handle a little bit of harmless haggling, that you shouldn’t be on youtube.
@@aquatrax123 dude- that's clearly a fake account you answered. Just saying.
@@Samlol23_drrich lol, who make a fake Mikey pipes account...
@@aquatrax123 i would have no idea how to do such a thing, but I have to admit, its well done.
👍👍. Great job Steven!
good reviews = customers happy, that's it steve.
“Miss Molly “ is working again!
Mr. Grinch needs to visit those left wing nuts.
Steal your bulb from the oven.
Hey Steve, been enjoying your videos for awhile now - love your personality, work ethic, mechanical skills, cooking, and of course, Miss Molly. Wish you were in my area. Got a very old oil fired Gulf Econojet (ever heard of one of those?) in a Burnham steam boiler. It's been very reliable until this winter. First the coupling went, then the pump. I replaced the pump and it was pretty good for a little over a month. I've been having a problem with it occasionally tripping the reset. Of course, I've replaced the nozzle and filter, still using the same specs the oil company used years ago - .85 80A. It would run good but the problems start up again a few days later. Two days ago, I replaced the electrodes, but now it gets off to a rough start and shakes every time. I don't know what the setting should be for the electrodes so I've been going by generic ones online. It ran for two hours after I replaced the electrodes (because it was very cold) and I noticed a burning electrical smell. I lso have checked the spark and it seems alright - it follows when I pull the screw driver back but it has to be close at first. Any suggestions on where I should go from here? Would you know what settings I should use?
sad. all that knowledge steves dropping is going on deaf ears as that kid is more interested in his phone than learning how to keep warm and save money. if you have a baby, it doesnt matter the cost, it HAS to be warm.
in the past year and half, ive learned so much about hvac from steve and others that ive saved thousands. i bought a house 1 1/2 yrs ago and it had some issues with the boiler and plumbing. so instead of calling someone immediately like a damsel in distress, i researched, read, and found videos like steves. i dont like youtubes politics or policies BUT i have learn alot from tradesmen that saved me money and gained a new skill that ive been able to pass on to others.
thank you steve.
I forgot to mention the 5-2-1 Compressor Saver. Will start a compressor so fast it's hardly noticed. No more lights getting dim..
Steve, I live near the Blue Ridge and it is windy. In the Shen-valley many homeowners have abandoned shingles for a metal roof. Just something to keep in mind. All that is necessary is to be able to predict the climate in your region. Good-luck with that!
Dr. Seuss and Potato Head sure became insidious over night...I liked both as a kid. That means what? That I am "damaged and corrupted beyond repair"? I gotta go find a bridge to leap from? RATS!
Pepe le pew is going also.
I thought a CO level of 46 ppm would be a problem but I just noticed that a Kiddie CO alarm will not go off until a 50 ppm for 3.5 hours is reached.
46 ppm in living space yes is a problem .... in the vent stack that passes 50 ppm and lower is the threshold i shoot for to be safe to run
@@stevenlavimoniere ahhhhh OK ..thanks Steve..
K.I.S.S. & P.F.M. I'm shocked that practically no technician knows these terms today.
You forgot one J.F.M! Just Fu--en Magic! That's how it works.
One of my teachers substituted the word "silly" for "stupid" so as not to offend anyone, and have parents shouting "child abuse!"
Yes, "Keep It Super Simple" is another PC version intended to spare our delicate feels. 🙄
Steve they "fixed" the light bulb lol
Waited for him to say he gave the pilot some more chooch
Who cares about Dr Suess or Mr. Potato head.....I’m totally distraught over Pepé Le Pew!!!
Im convinced tbey are doing that cause of Cuomo here in NY
What is the difference between ppm CO and ppm CO AF ?
CO air free is a calculated PPM of CO that takes the "excess air" or air that was not used in combustion and removes it from the equation. This means that the CO Air Free number will always be higher than the uncorrected CO number.
In the beginning why not perform a simple safety/mag head dropout test? Then replace parts as necessary.
Great video
Hi Steve did miss molly go to work in the end because we did not see after all she is a star your channel. 👍
greetings..! enjoy your videos. can I make a recommendation..? have you ever heard of the emerson solid state contactors..? amazing. i put them in mine and all the systems in the neighborhood. also i changed everyone to AmRad capacitors. Quieted the normal A/C sounds right down. And lastly, I gave everyone a shot of the leak stop. eliminates small leaks instantly. you may already know about all the components. if not your customers will love you..
So what happened? Did he call back with the same issue ?
Yesssssss
interesting light your using
Now that's a nice basement mama
Oh miss molly
Did u do school for plumbing?
How did that expansion tank wind up there?
Spend some of your millions and put a new roof on will ya ? 🤣🤣
Shit, Steve has more money than Trump...lol.
Does the gas line for the pilot go thru
the gas valve?
Yes. The gas valve senses the pilot flame with the thermocouple and holds open the pilot gas valve. If pilot flame is sensed and a call for heat comes in, it open the main gas valve to the burners. If the pilot goes out, the pilot gas valve closes and the main gas valve won’t open. A button on the gas valve will open the pilot gas valve manually so you can light the pilot and heat up the thermocouple so the valve will sense the pilot flame and keep the pilot valve open.
I have a similar issue. The pilot keeps burning out and I have to replace the thermocouple every year. When I replace the thermocouple, it's all burnt - just like in this video. Called two reliable plumbers and they both say the boiler is working fine (good gas valve, gas pressure, draft, combustion). Any plumbers here know what it can be?
The couple might be too deep in the fire, or the adjustment is too high.
I've seen if the pilot pressure is to high, I.e the pilot flame is to big it will prematurely cook the thermocouple. Possible bad pilot regulator or missing orifice in pilot assembly. other than that I would double check what your plumbers checked
@@jacob4639 Ahh so their are extra parts to check.
11:05 frowny face ☹️ can you find it?
Roll out switch
That Mikey guy would’ve sold him a Navion boiler and then he would’ve been out every six months keeping it going what a rip off. Like Steve says who sells this shit to these people.
The sign " Men Working" that highway and local city workers use is under attack now after 2 sisters in Virginia saw the sign on their school bus. WHAT THE...
I live in Virginia too. I agree about the nonsense. It`s like some people don`t have real lives and have lost focus on what is trivial and what is important, Mark.
@@craigharding475 Feminist
@@seniorcomputer3292 Senior, It is as if our entire culture has been stealthily highjacked by some dark, mysterious power.
Cousin's gas boiler adjustment might result in explosion or "long sleep". Leave nat. gas to the pros.
I always thought it was crazy that there is seems to be little regulation in the US regarding service on gas boilers. In Denmark it is a legal requirement to get a gas boiler serviced at least every 2nd year for private homes, and once a year for apartment complex and larger buildings.
@@jakobat1994 Yeah, it seems to me they should be serviced yearly. They are usually in the basement here and there is a shit ton of dust in the basement. If anything the burners should be scrubbed down.
The only thing the homeowner should do is change the air filter and reset the pilot.
Im a Master Gas Fitter in 2 states. I work on a lot of gas systems. I am amazed at how many people either wait til it breaks, or try to fix it themselves. "Oh i saw it on You Tube." If i have a customer that says he tries to fix it himself, i tell him either i work on it or dont call me again. I dont want the liability of it.
Unless you get a hurricane down the chimney a basic down draft will not put a pilot out(flame) and the thermocouple has a holding time (count down) before the pilot stat releases so on those jobs the gas valve Will Be Trashed.
(No call backs)
Just say'n.
Retired keyboard super tech.
Wear your safety glasses.
Steve working agin fixing other people’s repairs . Cousin was messing around in there for sure with the lose connection’s .
U sure it wasn't Uncle Louie ?? They both suck...lol.
@@NY411Info ha Ha
Funny steve mentioned light bulbs. Years back, the bulb manufacturers got together because bulbs were not wearing out and eventually sales would drop. They all agreed that 1500 hrs would be the benchmark that they could all live with. So that's what we got. Planned obsolescence.
Yes, watched a show on history Channel. I think mysteries at the museum and they talked about it. They had a bulb still burning 100+ years. The group of bulb companies was called "Phoebus cartel".
Great trouble shooting Steve!
Conversion kit to electronic ignition is another option.
I always take the pilot apart, remove the pilot orifice and clean or replace. Dogs are the best!
I ONLY DO WHATS NEEDED .
@@stevenlavimoniere Steve you always yell ! your cap Lock Broken ? lol.
@@stevenlavimoniere how do you know if the opening's are 100% open! i always check for full flow!!
Nice job Steve, I wish someone made a lighter that was more than 1/2 full when I buy one.
Good point, Scottie. I wish I could buy a bag of chips that looked like it was more than 1/3 filled. They must be getting $4.50 for each potato that they buy for 25 cents or less.