Let’s talk About Boilers

This is a steam system that needs your weekly attention during the winter season.
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[@RadDadisRad]

Boilers are awesome. I flush twice a year. Once before turning it off after cold season and also when I start it up in the fall. I also pH test and treat the boiler water after filling the system after a flush. I use RO water for my boiler to limit calcium build up. I could and probably should flush more often. I haven’t noticed any pitting, fouling or sediments at the end of my long loops.

[@BigmoRivera]

Very Well Splain

[@Misterprepper]

Dan Holohan is not just some guy that sat in his house writing books on how steam systems should work, he was a paid consultant that helped many building especially in nyc solve complex steam heating issues, and he was paid very well to do so, he put the work in to learn, you don’t always have to get your hands dirty to know what your doing.

[@NYCHvac]

But like I said in the video. Just because it’s good on paper doesn’t mean it actually how it works. I’ve been trying to get in contact with him at no prevail. I would love to have an honest open discussion with him

[@Misterprepper]

When you mean flush do you mean completely drain boiler and refill?

[@NYCHvac]

@@Misterprepper flushing just about a 3 or 1 gallons bucket weekly in the winter time.

[@greekmaster1001]

Hey hey Dan is the man

[@johnsutter1497]

Do you repair oil burners and air conditioning? Thank you

[@NYCHvac]

Yes. You may message me on Instagram

[@pualruiz]

It’s don pablo! What’s up my guy?

[@NYCHvac]

No way my guy. Pablo de HS? HMU on IG Brody !!!!

[@jayclark5912]

Looks just like my boiler. I have hydronic for heat only. My hot water is gas. Once old Betsy Boiler dies Ill change it to gas. I purge the zones every fall. My back up is a wood stove.

[@NYCHvac]

Having a wood stove as back up is awesome I’m looking to get one as well

[@flyairguy8825]

I agree homie hands on over book knowledge , being said i only flush twice a yr

[@JD-ul2zj]

Waterhammer time

[@scottmaz4063]

1 time a month you flush it.

[@NYCHvac]

Once a month is ok. Once a week is better

[@cetewayotyson9889]

I knew somebody was gonna say something about Dan H, but little brother kept up the good work 30 year HVAC tech in Philly got a lot of steam down here and I tell slot of my young techs about how to work on steam systems and they watch along with myself your videos you remind me of a old oil boiler man that taught me. be blessed brother…..

[@kelving.2200]

Brian?

[@NYCHvac]

You can reach me on IG bro your picture is blurry can’t tell who it is.

[@MrMoe820]

If they have natural gas for their water heater than why are they using oil for the boiler?

[@NYCHvac]

Unfortunately in NY state is basically illegal for them to switch to natural gas even with gas going to the house. Politicians in NY suck.

[@MrMoe820]

That’s wild…been watching your vids bro. Keep up the good work.

[@KingsmanPlumbing]

Love your work man. I’m a young plumber in South Jersey trying to learn more about boilers and we occasionally run into a steam boiler. I only found you a couple days ago, I appreciate the lessons you’re teaching.

[@NYCHvac]

I’m happy for you bro. Glad to hear you are enjoying the content. Keep up the good work. Show up early to work and try to learn everything you can it will make you a beast in the trade 💪🏼