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I hope to be that good one day. Awesome job! Looks prestine.

Originally Posted by Collin

Finished this job just before Christmas, excellent contractor, excellent supervisor, excellent clients.

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Good to see some installers are still using seal-tight/conduit for their control wires outside. Sure helps keep dogs and weed-whackers from destroying the control wires and blowing a control fuse.

The one on the right looks like a drain valve.

Some inspectors are taking the approach that once the water is in the boiler, it is no longer potable, and is it hazardous after a few years?

And can we guarantee that someone won't add some chemical to the system.

I just don't hook up the fill valve direct. Use a hose between the fill valve and the system for initial fill and purge and then take the hose off.

maybe the red on the right is a drain valve

Originally Posted by rich pickering

I AM looking closer. I see a purge valve, then the return to the boiler and then the ball valve. To change the tank you have to drain the boiler. Or I could be missing a valve somewhere, my eyes are getting old.

Looks like a red valve handle to the left of the backflow and the right of the expansion tank, isolating the tank, PRV and backflow

probably a reduced pressure principle one if you got toxic glycol

I would have to check with Theo to be sure, but if by hazardous I assume that would be when we do a glycol system. THAT would require a yearly inspection of the backflow prevention device as well.

Originally Posted by Collin

No.
Look closer, valves on either side of the backflow preventer.
Yes, notice how the drip tube terminates above the drain.
See second response.

Me thinks someone is taking out there frustrations on someone else.
Perhaps you should bring home some flowers and chocolates tonight?

Seriously, still no chance of you or anyone you know coming out here? 8 C today and good plumbers/fitters are in high demand.

I AM looking closer. I see a purge valve, then the return to the boiler and then the ball valve. To change the tank you have to drain the boiler. Or I could be missing a valve somewhere, my eyes are getting old.

Uhhhh the drip tube terminates above the concrete. Somebody else must be getting old. I've seen relief valves that the weep was slow enough that the water evaporated before it could drip out, but the minerals were left and plugged the tube. It's worse with iron pipe.

I asked about the water being hazardous, cause then you need a different backflow.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not blaming the installer, we can only work with what the bosses give/tell us to do.


DW is visiting oldest son in Vancouver for the weekend. 19 yo son is home for the weekend, but he can kick my butt. You know those atlas stones they use in strongman competition? He lifted a 300 pound one yesterday.

Sooo, I guess you are elected.


No, you can't have anyone. But if housing keeps going stupid here, the Island will be more competitive. Brand new 3 bedroom is in the 300 -400k range. A few on the market for 600 - 800k, and no signs of slowing down.

Side return must be 20 x 25 x1 for volumes over 1800 cfm.

Just curious about the return duct. You mentioned that was a 5 ton drive, does that furnace require a side and a bottom or two side returns? I'm not familiar with the lennox brand if it is required or not. Your job looks great well done!

Sweet lookin installation!

Originally Posted by jddilligaff37

looks real good attention to detail . labels would have looked cleaner . if this is a hp were are the pump ups i know you get snow .

We don't get a lot of snow, I think we average around 6" a year.

Originally Posted by rich pickering

No flow switch required? No isolation valve on expansion tank. Is the drip tube on the pressure relief soldered? If it is, how do you check for a weeping valve? Do your inspectors consider boiler water high hazard?


Sheesh, the things you see posted here.

No.
Look closer, valves on either side of the backflow preventer.
Yes, notice how the drip tube terminates above the drain.
See second response.

Me thinks someone is taking out there frustrations on someone else.
Perhaps you should bring home some flowers and chocolates tonight?
















Seriously, still no chance of you or anyone you know coming out here? 8 C today and good plumbers/fitters are in high demand.

Lennox Premire Dealer

looks real good attention to detail . labels would have looked cleaner . if this is a hp were are the pump ups i know you get snow .

No flow switch required? No isolation valve on expansion tank. Is the drip tube on the pressure relief soldered? If it is, how do you check for a weeping valve? Do your inspectors consider boiler water high hazard?


Sheesh, the things you see posted here.

I still use Delhi down here, throw something the homies way

Yup, seismic is a code issue, hence the straps. Good call on the Delhi.

Yorkguy, thanks for the kind words. Ken, who does my sheet metal is VERY quality oriented. You are correct in seeing the turning vanes in the return boot. I do have pride in our work, but that is directly reflected upon the guys who bring all the work together. THEY are the ones who make me look good.

water heater straps supposed to be for seismic?

I remember you guys always had to fuse the thermostat circuit too

Hats off to you collin, the whole job looks great, it's nice to see someone who knows how important duct sizing is and if I'm not mistaken I think I even see turning vanes in there. Your pride shows keep it up.

looks good even with the Delhi Green