HYDRONIC BOILER PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE REPLACED

A boiler gauge is malfunctioning. Its time to replace it.
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HYDRONIC BOILER PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE REPLACED

[@J-Colt]

Any plumber who hasn't sprayed himself isn't a plumber. Thanks for video Chuck!

[@ChuckBarron]

so many times.

[@w.patterson4413]

Thanks for the video. I went to replace my gauge last week and received the wrong gauge. I didn't know until I removed the old one and saw a vast difference. Interesting this time that I, too, got wet when I took the gauge out. I put my finger over the hole and then put the new one in. The first time it was just a trickle. Of course, the temp reads good this time but pressure is still at zero. I'll wait a bit and see if something good happens when the system cycles. Also replaced the drain cock. Used the original only once or twice in the last 20 years and it wouldn't seat all the way. Pulled it off and put in a ball valve unit. Should be good

[@ChuckBarron]

Thank you

[@chuckquinn8026]

Good idea changing out the gauge Chuck. Off by 10# from the freeze up/gauge probably wrapped on high pressure, giving bad pressure reading....fill valve was doing what it was set to do......

[@ChuckBarron]

yes indeed.

[@randallaustin7326]

Just a note, ASME Code, Section IV, Heating Boilers has required the minimum thermometer range be 70°F - 320°F since 2013.

[@stuntz0rZ]

Any idea where to find replacement gauge for a Pennco boiler? Mine is totally messed up. Shows 30 psi after filled and 15 psi when empty.

[@kavelone7932]

It seemed like the pressure was still climbing. I think that extrol tank was the issue or the water feeder set too high possibly.

[@paulsantangelo3813]

Hi there, nice video, wondering how do you purge the air out of the boiler after changing the tridacator without it going to the zones? Thanks.

[@ChuckBarron]

Radiators had bleeders Paul

[@paulsantangelo3813]

Chuck Barron mine do not, what i was thinking is moving the pressure valve when refilling the system or should i just bleed the zones?

[@andyajitsingh9127]

I noticed that you changed the expansion tank because there was fresh Megaloc dope on the threads and you didn’t wipe off the excess dope with a rag. Wipe off the excess dope next time so that it looks good ?

[@ChuckBarron]

dam, I knew I forgot something. thanks Andy.

[@throttlebottle5906]

sploooshhh, that was funny, check valves, flow control and zone valves all over the place closed?

[@ChuckBarron]

lol.....we figured it was the circ check holding the water....lesson learned the hard way.

[@Littlelewie151]

My system needs a new gauge and a new expansion tank. Pipes look pretty corroded. Is there much chance of damaging threads or breaking anything unscrewing them?

[@ChuckBarron]

na. just hold back.

[@Littlelewie151]

@@ChuckBarron just did it yesterday. The threads were almost perfect lmao. Now the expensive problem. Getting the gas valve replaced. My state won't allow me to buy one myself.

[@MrAquinas1]

Does anyone design an extension system for this gauge? Mine is located on the side of the boiler facing a wall, and I can't read it. I could if it could be elevated and angled.

[@ChuckBarron]

good question.

[@stevenbrown5693]

HA HA HA !! I'm sorry Chuck but I'm glad that I'm no the only one that ever happens to!

[@ChuckBarron]

do i amuse you....lol

[@andyajitsingh9127]

You drained the radiator pipes but you didn’t drain the boiler. I think the other guy that said that there’s a check valve in the 007 circulator may be right also ?

[@ChuckBarron]

yes a boo boo.....and I paid

[@dannywilkins887]

You got the money shot😂

[@ChuckBarron]

got it good

[@NathanThePrezPretlow]

Hold it you have to drain a hydronic boiler to change the pressure and temperature gauge?

[@ChuckBarron]

to much pressure will blow relief

[@HT-vs8bj]

Hi Chuck: I am so new with the hydronic boiler pressure. The company who replaced my new boiler and my house doesn't warm. I would like to ask if this temperature gauge reaches to 70 degrees Faraday and redo another cycle. the pressure is 15psi... the setting range is 140 to 180 why it went down 70 degrees? Thanks!

[@ChuckBarron]

Get er checked out. I like my limit 180

[@HT-vs8bj]

@@ChuckBarron My limit setting is 180... is the boiler tossing to 180 then drop until 70... even though the setting is 180... I know this is a dumb question.

[@nice2meetUWenDoWeEat]

How much do you charge for a job like this?

[@57oldsmobile]

Surprised to see that yellow plastic gas line inside a structure. Should only be used for underground gas lines outside.

[@vinceleto]

Isn’t that called a Tridicator?

[@throttlebottle5906]

yes

[@ChuckBarron]

indeed.

[@donaldfennell971]

That gray tape (china) NG

[@ChuckBarron]

thanks for tip.

[@andyajitsingh9127]

Cb2 with his mesh shorts again ? I guess he does that because he doesn’t want to carry any tools on him ? He can seriously get burned or cut by not wearing work jeans or work pants of some kind ? I guess he learned from CB1 since he wears sweatpants to work ? Lol

[@ChuckBarron]

I know.....come CB2 do as I say not as I do.....its coming...your right .....legit work shorts and pants coming.

[@brewmule6799]

At least you didn’t get poo water on you 😂

[@ChuckBarron]

oh boy....been there too.

[@todddunn945]

So that is how you save money on showers and don't have to listen to the whistling spout.

[@ChuckBarron]

ha

[@keithbrueton]

Hahahahahahaahahahahahahahahahahaahha CB Come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[@ChuckBarron]

got me...still don't baffled why.. hose was dry and got me

[@tallbrian100]

Face shot LOL

[@ChuckBarron]

lol..indeed

[@johnkrim8377]

Not tightening a well , is no well , stem immersed in water . You should know that after the bath you got. LOL Still never tightened the clamp that holds the control box.

[@ChuckBarron]

oh well....lol....i forgot..you have a memory like my Mrs. ha

[@alexstoles1339]

Hahaha the next Lee

[@andyajitsingh9127]

You should always drain a boiler through the boiler drain and not the pipes. You’ll be definitely draining everything then. I always and I mean always drain down the system through the boiler drain. Don’t you drain a hot water tank through its drain ? That’s the same principle. Just saying. Why didn’t you show us that you installed a new expansion tank ?

[@throttlebottle5906]

he was bitten by taco 007 pump being the IFC model. (integral flow check) so the boiler and supply piping throughout house didn't drain down. one learns fast to look at the motor end/plate they say "IFC" in large letters on the end. grundfos comes with the check valve separate in box, you choose to install it or not and a sticker you place on the end saying flow check

[@andyajitsingh9127]

throttle bottle okay, you’re probably right. I agree with you.

[@ChuckBarron]

lesson learned again....and I did not install expansion tank. already done last year.

[@ChuckBarron]

thanks T...yes I did learn.

[@ChuckBarron]

got me some water in da face for sure.

[@johntrussell7228]

Wrong gauge.