520 Domestic Hot Water Problems and Other Issues

 
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Rob R.
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Post by Rob R. » Tue. Aug. 20, 2013 5:19 am

jab520 wrote:Well those of you who suspected an air pocket in the boiler were correct. Everything seems to be working correctly now!

Thanks everyone that posted! I'm sure I will have more questions in the future.
:D I am glad you got it straightened out.

Don't leave just yet...you made a comment about having problems with the burn plates warping and cracking. Those plates should last a decade, or two...tell us what feed rate and air settings you are using, and how the other controls are set.


 
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Post by Mark (PA) » Wed. Aug. 21, 2013 9:26 pm

Yes those burn plates should last awhile. agree with Rob for sure.

the ones I have I got USED and have put 7 years on them already without any issues.

Glad you got your air issues fixed out.

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