How to Diagnose Low Voltage Circuit Burnham Gas Fired Steam Boiler Not Heating & Bad Damper Replaced

ZAP! There isn't supposed to be LINE VOLTAGE here! Steam boiler hasn't worked all season! How to diagnose low voltage control circuit on a Burnham gas fired steam boiler.
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[@elBusDriverKC]

I appreciate the fact that you are willing to teach the home owner a safe and respectable amount of information about his home setup. Some techs try to keep this info a secret.

[@murkyturkey5238]

It’s the guys who want everyone to think they’re smart or special that do things like that 😂 they’re the worst to work with

[@johnhegarty3491]

Welcome Anthony! Great job in Guatemala ! Don’t worry too much about not knowing anything at the moment. Just show up on time with a positive attitude and everything will eventually come together. You are with good people. Stay calm and trust the process.

[@alexeisbejerano7010]

second video I watched. I'm a new home owner. I love the way you teach and explain. I'm very hungry for knowledge and can't wait to watch the next video. Thank you so much.

[@peterman8058]

Love watching you teach the new guys with zero experience! Great patience and an excellent mentor!

[@DCHVAC]

That line voltage pop was awesome content never seen that

[@timothyvaughn8482]

Great job teaching the different safety components and the order of operations

[@johng1077]

Mike, you hit a home run with this video, you will reach 100k before May if you keep videos like this coming out! Love the detail and the patience and understanding with new apprentice, LOVE IT❤❤❤❤❤❤ PIPE DOCTOR DOES IT AGAIN!!!!

[@FB-111A]

Agree. Also the live stream was awesome.

[@FB-111A]

Tony, you have a great teacher. Watch this video several times until you recall all the parts. If you impress Mikey in the next video he will give you a raise.

[@tphvac87]

He already quit bro, couldn’t hack it I guess…

[@jasonthejawman5442]

Mikey pipes, you're a good teacher always enjoy working on boilers happy Hanunkkah....

[@marty0715yt]

no It is a solenoid or coil when energized by the thermocouple that creates a magnetic field that is attracted to the iron part of the valve, thus holding the valve open. There ain't no magnet in there MP. Sorry. you were mostly correct.

[@jefferyzheng3814]

😊 Thank you for the explanation. I learned a lot. When can a steam. 24v circuit explanation and sensor. What to check

[@michaelsannuti270]

You are a good teacher. Let’s make the trades great again.

[@adamm9642]

you're an excellent teacher mikey, that is not easy.

[@vincenteng7473]

Great job teaching and explaining the operation on that steam boiler

[@FHES2005]

You're a great teacher mikey pipes any apprentice would be glad to Shadow you

[@davidlampe4153]

Nice Video, a miracle, a millennial who wants to learn about the way the world works. Amazing teacher, I know it’s slow going now because of his lack of experience but he can learn. Thank you for making the trades great again.

[@GoatzombieBubba]

Young guy is a Gen Z, millennials are getting into their 40s now.

[@donflash1128]

Good job..I know gas equipment very well but you know the plumbing end much better than me.

[@jayclark5912]

Great video. Im more of Steve Lav fan myself growing up a Masshole but this one is very educational. Nice work.

[@hunterswanson4039]

Mikey pipes! Huge fan of the Chanel by the way. Been doing commercial hvac and refrigeration for a couple years now and I noticed when checking to see if safeties are open or closed you test continuity after taking wires off. Just curious why you don’t just check voltage across to make sure you don’t short nothing out again!? Lol (If open you will see voltage if closed you will see 0?)

[@arpitameena4039]

Excellent work

[@shawnphillips1220]

Great content and welcome aboard Anthony. What happened to Peter though?

[@DCHVAC]

Wow he bottomed out that thermocouple into the gas valve.

[@bkoz319]

very educational video, great work. always important to keep learning

[@scottmaz4063]

Anthony you have a great boss and teacher. He is up on everything. That's why I hired him to convert my boiler and the install was amazing. Ask Mike to show you the pictures. Good luck 👍

[@dolakdhangchoen9706]

i like ur co worker , going to other country to helping to build school , that great American .

[@rojokkarim2576]

Full support 🔥

[@NewHVACGuide]

Hugs and kisses haha! Great content pal!

[@donflash1128]

Correct Must use screws in vent pipe.

[@rustyshakleford5230]

I would love to see how much efficiency you actually gain from an automatic vent damper.

[@stevealoia]

You are a great teacher Mikey and you even show how to blow shit up lol .

[@stevealoia]

@@PipeDoctor being in this trade you know your self . You will burn your self . Electrocute your self And blow your self up among other stuff . Lol Have a merry Christmas to you and your family and staff .

[@xqfu5215]

Good mentor, good video!

[@joshuabest100]

When I trained my apprentice I told him on his first day that even if he walked away today without knowing everything I wouldn't be surprised as it's your first day by the first month he knew most of all the parts I'm an electrician and he's now in his second year of college doing electrical install and he's doing super well

[@johnm2617]

Never knew the Hartford loop * was invented from the insurance co * see 30 years in the trade and still learning stuff ! Cool TY ! Best trade in the world ! If ya want to learn ! Learn how the system works ! Helps in trouble shooting also **

[@jimbonito9810]

Anthony seem like a Good kid hopefully he likes Plumbing and Heating and is a quicker learner , they used to tell us at Lilco that it could take 5 years for someone become decent serviceman hopefully he doesn't get overwhelmed

[@jeanclaudevandam4974]

He's a good teacher. I csnt believe how many people know so little about their boilers. Great video

[@rogereprest]

Mike you proved them wrong Those that can't teach

[@johnphillipsplumbing7148]

Great class!

[@biker55555]

Mikey, do AHJ in your area approve high temp tape in lieu of screws for smoke pipe joints? that would be very strange, indeed. Thanks!

[@rrezhy]

Could you post a link to the new damper you installed for ordering. I have the same boiler. Thanks!

[@SirJeep]

Great TEACHER Mikey Pipes 👏 Love your videos 📹 ❤️

[@patrickguarracino3174]

Mike it’s always about attitude, and I almost had to grab my welding shield during that arc

[@claudenewman3440]

Great job. Welcome Tony the Tiger!

[@richardp3624]

Excellent pilot valve lecture!

[@lesleyboeder1798]

I. Can say I have leaned a ton from Mikes pipes

[@1quickeg833]

Oooooooh! $50 you wont tounge test that red wire like Peter Piper didthat 24v! 😆😆😆😆...jk... Dont do it, ive been hit with more than 440v n lucky to be saying it... Agree with all the commentors, you have a great teacher right there.. Been up-keeping with my Rinnai gas tankless water heater and Trane HVAC system beyond what i thought i was capable of.. good luck to you brother, learn the trade and make the best of a hell of a career!

[@kapilsingh470]

excellent job 🤟

[@rustblade5021]

mike pipesmoker always got a new guy working because everyone quits after a week 😂😂😂😂

[@marklloyd4153]

Great video again. What a great young man . He gives me some faith in the future . I hope we can get some like him in senior care . When I’m old I would like caregivers like him not a young millennial that sees me as nothing more than a speed bump on his fast lane to running the world. 😂 . I think he’s going to be great . He needs to learn 2 of those pieces everyday to learn them all so it’s not so overwhelming or when at home simply watch your videos .

[@alexg3855]

Anthony is a plumbing apprentice- he’s potty training 😂

[@dwconfer]

I have a steam boiler. Also well water with a softener. The probe on the boiler is a Safgard 45-214. Can it be cleaned? If so what’s the correct way? I put a new one in a year ago. Thanks

[@dr.comforthvacr8889]

Love you father saint mikey :) 💝

[@markdemay2177]

Good luck TT can't get a better teacher!

[@donflash1128]

I would jump out the spill switch.. roll out switch.. all the 24volt switches.. check for 24 volts at the transformer.. if you have 24 volts then the pressure trol and LWCO are closed..

[@Hubjeep]

We had steam, PressureTrol units (two for some reason) would have issues. No auto fill so we would add water manually and dump some water out of the ITT low water cutoff. Back in the day we would lock into a oil price and the service contract was free, everything was covered. Now I hear people pay hundreds for the contract and it covers no water parts??

[@doncnunez6231]

Hang in there Anthony, Mike knows his Sht, before you know it you'll graduate !! from Silver bracelets to Mikey Mister T heavy gold Bracelets !!!

[@RGNHomeSolutions]

Sure beats rodding toilet lines! Mike making the trades great again!

[@StanleyH01]

Hi Mike, do you find out why the pressure switch wire is alive with 120 volts?

[@PipeDoctor]

Well, well, well... Looks like the pressure switch wire is feeling a bit electric today! Who can blame it? Voltage can be quite shocking at times. Let's investigate this electrifying situation and zap away the problem!

[@MrRealtalkME]

I would have answered that stack question with. Hacks brings you stacks .

[@suzylarry1]

You have to start somewhere, even if you don't follow heating and Plumbingllumbing

[@jameskitzmann6268]

Awesome A, hope he stays

[@doncaranci2547]

Tony Tiger has arrived

[@ChingusTheOneAndOnly]

Love steam !

[@GoatzombieBubba]

He is Gen Z.

[@beacjere284]

@MikeyPipes the water heater. where is the dirt pocket!!!!!!!! 2:52

[@punchman1075]

Yoo the boy anthony

[@marty0715yt]

What school is he going to graduate from???? Good Job MP

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Mike, between Anthony and Daniel, it looks like you have a great young crew. Peter is coming along good too. I work on Commercial Steam Boilers, larger ones are in the 25,000,000 BTU/Hr. Range. The basics that you are teaching Anthony will transition to larger equipment, if he wants to do that in the future. The bigger they are, the scarier they are, 125 psi or higher Steam Pressure. All boilers need to be treated with respect. Thanks for the Videos.

[@Brad-jg9vh]

happy Hanukkah!

[@cairow1107]

I'd pay 50 USD to have the same experience. Maybe you can offer "ride alongs"?

[@scottvolage1752]

He seems like a nice kid, but he says yes when he can't see what you're talking about to seem like he knows more than he does. This is a bad habit because if you ask him if he gets it or got it and the answer is always yea or yes when he doesn't you can't trust him to be able to carry out service calls on his own. Happy Holidays Mikey Pipes and crew. And Anthony no shame in asking questions or saying no.

[@hinaltayagi8931]

1 no video

[@doncaranci2547]

I watch your videos as soon as they come out

[@greghasseld9683]

Got a nickname for Anthony (TONY TARD!!).

[@greghasseld9683]

@@PipeDoctor NOT ALREADY!!

[@tamanasingh4324]

NYC 😍

[@jeffcook3747]

HEY ANTHONY!!! It's Prince spaghetti day (Wednesday) ! Back home in Massachusetts, (in the '70s), Wednesday used to be Prince (a brand) spaghetti day. There was a commercial (I'm sure it's on YT") of a woman (supposedly in Boston's North End where a lot of Italian people used to live) who (I believe) leaned out a window and yelled "ANTHONY ! ANTHONY!" and a little boy (Anthony) would come running for his spaghetti ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ2xcox5mN2ai9k

[@jotijhoda9053]

OMG 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@harshitanamiwal8962]

liked a lot

[@tedwilliams8766]

MOST are willing to learn which can be easy if one applies themselves. however, using that knowledge while under pressure to resolve issue x is another can of worms. ive had guys who wanted to learn how to finish concrete early in the season and they did good. once summer came with hot temps and wind which make the concrete set up extremely fast and if you fall behind....concrete is getting tore out or customer gets free concrete. thats some heavy pressure for someone new and unfortunately when that time of year hits alot of guys quit. is this newbie going to handle the pressure of doing multiple no heat calls in the dead of winter or burst pipes with peoples well being on the line? im going to say 50/50.

[@jaredreynolds4935]

Should clean the orifice on the pilot while your down there.

[@ronules1]

mikey pipes got one for ya turn thermostat to off and heat still works stat off to ac on and heat still runs with ac on oil fired boiler baseboard heat its my house nobody has been able to figure it out ... i was told a check valve in a circulator ??? thx

[@ericwotton2046]

My first thought would be a bad thermostat if everything was working fine until a recent point. Tough to say without seeing the equipment, could be something as simple as a wire jumping out of a wirenut.

[@ronaldules]

@Mikey Pipes - Pipe Doctor Plumbing & Heating & Air it started with old stat put a new eccobee stat and did the same then put another one up and just hooked up boiler to the third one alone and left ac on the eccobee so have 2 stats on the wall so it's definitely not the stat. I don't believe I thought it could of been a low voltage issue in the beginning but not sure just was seeing if you had this issue before thx

[@ronaldules]

When it started I thought it was the stat so put in a new eccobee and it still did it so put a new Honeywell on the wall next to the eccobee left ac on the eccobee and wired boiler to the Honeywell and still doing the same so 3 stats didn't fix it. I thought it was a low voltage issue but a friend of mine said it's probably a circulater thx

[@stephwaylonwells3218]

👍

[@hughholt121]

I vote we call him "Hollywood".

[@HVAC_Unknown]

Where's the dirt pocket on the water heater

[@chuckquinn8026]

What kind of school is he graduating from?

[@steveblake8766]

5 thumbs uP

[@marty0715yt]

nohomo is rtight

[@SirJeep]

Tony's new name...... SPARKY adjective BRITISH lively and high-spirited. "her sparky personality" noun INFORMAL•BRITISH an electrician.

[@TheGamerGoat98]

Imitation crab meat

[@johnwalker890]

BS Mike, he doesn't even know what a T stack is, I'm sure he's putting 2x4's together, framing floors and walls together, you don't do that unless you have knowledge and experience. More jokes from Mikey Pipes. haha.

[@F12255]

lol probably scared the shit out of the kid. talking about equalizers and involuntary man slaughter on his first day. he's probably lost and rethinking his career 🤣🤣

[@scottmaz4063]

Uno

[@mattkoser]

Huh? You can’t figure out the voltage, yet you’re training someone!?!

[@scottmaz4063]

I couldn't say anything on live chat? WTF

[@joecorbin5158]

Jesus get a meter…..

[@stevewilliam]

These are Gen z zoomers Mikey not Millenials, the oldest millenials are in there ealry 40's which probably means you are not far off from being a millenial yourself.

[@modhjavadkhan2165]

Excellent work