The Flaming Pilot Tube Might Need to be Fixed
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- Опубліковано 27 гру 2023
- Our day kicks off with the unexpected discovery that the first boiler we work on has its Power Switch Off. A seemingly simple fix, but this sets the tone for the day ahead. Little do we know that the next boiler demands far more attention, especially when faced with a dramatic "Flaming Pilot Tube." Dive into the intricate process of replacing not just one but several crucial components-Expansion Tank, Relief Valve, Float Vent, Pilot Tube, Thermocouple, and Pilot Assembly.
With the first boiler revitalized, we load up the truck and move on to the next challenge-a troublesome Embassy Cosmogas boiler. Uncover the intricacies of diagnosing and addressing a "Bad Pressure Switch." Follow the journey to the supply house, where a new pressure switch is acquired, and witness the seamless installation, ensuring the boiler's functionality is restored.
As our day unfolds, we rendezvous with a co-worker to tackle the final mission-a boiler in need of an "Air Purge." This boiler awaits the installation of a new Expansion Tank and Float Vent. Join us as we navigate through the purging process, understanding the critical role of proper air removal for optimal boiler performance.
Through this comprehensive narrative, my goal is to provide viewers with a vivid and relatable experience of the diverse challenges encountered in the HVAC profession. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking camaraderie or an enthusiast eager to explore the intricacies of the field, this storytelling promises an insightful and engaging journey through the complexities of "Boiler Repairs Galore: Power Switch Mystery, Flaming Pilot Drama, and Air Purge Pursuit."
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You are right about Connolly. I have been dealing with them for 40+ years. Great place for contractors or service guys to get parts or information. Roy, Dave and Chris are top notch. Extremely experienced and knowledgeable. Great people to do business with.
I've been doing home repair for over 40 years, and no boilers her in So Cal. Appreciate your knowledge. You taught me a lot. Keep up the great videos..
I mean a pilot was lit just fine, I would even go on a limb and say it was lit in multiple locations for redunduncy. 😂
Wow, what a … looking boiler.
Upside down bladder tank, useless air vent location. No wonder that relief looked like that.
I agree, just change parts now. Let the client know the piping should be fixed when new boiler is installed. But my guess is they will try and get another 20 years out of it😂
Love the enthusiasm, my man👍
PS, it looks cool dropping … in a basket. Not so cool when they get trashed though, treat em like eggs, let the customer break em.😅
Bro, same thibg with my job in propane. Some days or weeks I do a ton of leak tests then another week I find a ton of unlevel tanks or with bad footing. Theb a week or two of bad or expired regulators in the row. So I understand that you get a bunch of same thing.
We DiG It!
Happy New Year!
Love working on the Utica boilers
Love the videos! Keep up the great work! I know exactly what you mean about the same issues on different systems. I've had a run of bad txv's on different systems here lately.
Interesting! all the same brand? Thank you for the support brother!
These vids are entertaining 👍
Good Day
Great video!! Mikey pipes is hiring lol
Nice job love the videos
thank you brother!
While you had the boiler down did you check the heat exchanger?
Don't know if I want those parts or gas line used on my system after they bounced off the pavement.
have to say it again you're pretty damn good your boss should kiss the ground you stand on
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Why change the whole pilot assembly? So not needed
Looks like based on the filth in those areas, probably no maintenance being done ever.
LandLeaches gonna Leach.
Are you actually an apprentice?
Those old hydotherms are pancake boilers and always get clogged heat exchangers. The boiler is not worth the expense.
"May be me tomorrow, may be somebody else." Do we have the same dispatchers?
yes, all depends on what emergency calls come in the next day. if one of the install guys is free it would be better for them to pick it up so i can continue on with the service calls
You probably didn’t need an expansion tank. You most likely just have a limed up relief valve. If the expansion tank was bad, the relief wouldn’t be dripping. It would be gushing.
Yeah i think that pilot tube was borked.
im still in shock the pilot itself was actually lit lol
people above is vip that's why xD
Jesus, these old boilers look sketchy AF… In Europe we only have these completely enclosed and controlled by electronics. What would happen if for some reason the pilot was extinguished?
It locks out the gas valve. The thermocouple cools and stop sending a mV signal to the gas valve, which in turn closes and stops the gas feed to the boiler.
@@orcus79orca5 Oh, that would make sense - thanks! But still, I wouldn’t want to have something like that in my house, even though apparently things like that used a lot of
@@zaaajac Similar systems used to be common here, but most have been replaced in the early 2000s because of the cost of energy over here. The open style can't get much over 70%, while the closed circuit condensing units with forced, actively regulated draft can get up to 95% efficiency.
You'll still find open system gas heaters and geysers in some older homes. They're pretty safe, on the condition that you don't plug up all the ventilation openings in your house, and the flue is properly gas tight. The open system also adds the penalty of drawing in cold outside air into the house, because the gas burner uses ambient air to burn the gas.
AFAIK some states have been trying to mandate high efficiency, closed system condensing units for new installs, but for some reason people want to keep paying extra for gas, just for the sake of mah freedom to choose for something less efficient. They're slightly more complicated systems, but not necessarily that expensive or unreliable/hard to repair.
A cheap hydronic central heating unit that delivers 15kW of heat (either to the radiators, or to the hot water system) costs about 1500 euro for a unit that'll last until they're obsolete because of newer inventions (15 years). There are definite quality differences but our Nefit we had before our property owner replaced it out of efficiency concerns, lasted for 20 years with only 1 or 2 days without heat - because of a lack of burner maintenance during its last couple of years of use. So it's not like the efficient, closed system ones are that expensive. Nefit generaly lasts much longer than 15 years, 15 is really a worst case with a cheap bottom of the shelf system.
Am I the only one who is just watching these videos cause hes cute? 🤣
100% the calls come in phases and waves of the same thing. When it rains it pours. It's bizarre really
The way you throw those parts boxes around, you seem to act more like a UPS delivery man than a plumber.
I wish you wore gloves, I can’t imagine how dirty your truck steering wheel is… lol
My assigned truck was down and has been down. I’ve been driving the spare for a few weeks. This last Tuesday, I cleaned up the inside of the spare’s cab, especially worked really hard on the disgusting steering wheel. Boss calls me on the way home to tell me my rig was ready to be picked up. Be curious to see how slobbed out the spare will get after my detail job.
I never wear gloves i have wipes in my truck and i clean the steering wheel all the time
@@carlosalves5825 my one coworker and I went for a ride to the other day and he was whining about the trash and such in peoples yards. The next time I got in the vehicle we rode in together, he had left all his trash in it. He has no room to talk.
you're just like me man. never wear gloves...lol. my hands and fingernails get destroyed. I just feel like gloves hinder me. everyone I work with wears latex gloves. from one filthy bastard to another 😂
im with you brother! ill wear them if i know its going to be a real messy job ( or if i have somewhere to go after work and don't have 2 hours after work to wash my hands 18 times) other than that i feel like we lose a lot of dexterity with our fingers with glove.
@theapprenticesurvivalguide totally agree! things like wiring, handling screws, down to applying Teflon tape... feels awkward with gloves on. I use them for certain situations. and then I have a big pump bottle of hand cleaner in my shower for the end of the day. keep up.the good work man. Loving the longer videos 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice work. Please get some gloves and safety glasses. You don't know what your touching these days.