old gas boiler multiple issues fixed bad ending

[@JD-ce4so]

That was professional sabotage. The high limit was bypassed, the water removed. The boiler was on which called for heat and caused the circular motor to run until the spring broke. The boiler ran dry and hot melting the plastic gauge cover, seen at the beginning. The gas valve wiring was melted because it was touching the boiler, and running dry cracked the boiler. Someone was praying for an insurance payment from a house explosion.

[@linuxkernel4.199]

lol really scarry shit.. no wonder why steave video records all of his work before even touching anything.

[@n9wox]

Famous last words, "Hopefully something simple".

[@guytech7310]

Indeed, it was very simple: It just need a new boiler!

[@milotorres6894]

Installed without fancy bells and whistles , fancy vent apparatus most likely ate away at boiler , till cooking of wiring for regulator . Keeping it stupid simple , Knot ... 🤔✌️💪🙏💎😸💩😔

[@Yoda19611]

I’ve been in the service industry for years. I started when I was 17 doing residential oil burners, then HVAC, and at age 32 I went to commercial HVAC controls. I love these videos because they remind me of younger days and where I started. I like the fact that you show REAL jobs and the problems that come up. BTW, if the boiler froze I can only imagine how many other pipes froze in that house. Keep up the great work!

[@Guyhakverdi]

What kinda maniac would by pass a boiler hi limit. First thing I check when I go to a boiler repair is water levels. I bet that boiler was heat shocked many times. Cracked to pieces. Happy new year Steve. Thanks for sharing real world stuff. Not always happy endings in real world lol

[@millomweb]

There are sadly many people happy to bypass safety systems. I've seen it on lifts (elevators) and mobile construction access platforms. We've had people have leg amputations when a safety system was bypassed on a roller-coaster - two coaster cars crashed into each other.

[@mattspitznagle327]

Been watching your videos the last 3 months and have learned so much from what you do. I’m a Maintenance man and you have really helped me improve with my trouble shooting skills. Happy New Year to you and Miss Molly

[@Fireship1]

Happy new year Steve! Thanks for a great year of letting us ride along with you and see real world stuff out there. Here’s to a great 2020!

[@workingshlub8861]

nice job steve....ill never forget first day in class" NEVER BYPASS A SAFETY OR LIMIT SWITCH"...let the customer complain but dont take the chance..fix it right.

[@65csx83]

Been there; done that. Had that problem in my youth. Couldn't find the correct coupler. 'Made' some springs. (Ugh) Outside temp was dropping from 77F to 12F. I was young, inexperienced, jittery, and all I could imagine was my pipes freezing and the house being destroyed. Watching you is considerably more enjoyable than my experience.

[@LakeNipissing]

*_HAPPY NEW YEAR !!_* Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@johngeyer8444]

Found your video a couple of days ago. Good stuff - I'm liking it. I have an 8 yo and we'll watch stuff like this together. He likes learning about fixing cars, building stuff. I'm sure he'll give his thumbs up for your videos. It's good for him too to see that there are people who fix stuff for us and what they do. Maybe a career path?? Thanks for the time you take to create and post up your videos Happy New Year.

[@millomweb]

My father was a car mechanic - so I've been brought up with fixing things. My serious advice to your 8 y/o is to go fixing people - machines come and go but there will always be ill people. At least fixing things are transferable skills ! I've got my own health to fix now !

[@funcygames]

Lady just bought the house? Sounds like inspector didn't look things through .... yikes. Having a bad boiler like that with no sign stating "do not run" or anything is ridiculous. Lucky you didn't get hurt.

[@stanpatterson5033]

Seems like that's a lawsuit there. If the sellers knew about it and didn't disclose prior to the sale. And somebody HAD to have known that the water was turned off... So, if she (or someone she represents) bought the house, and problem(s) with the heating weren't disclosed, the buyer party could go back on the selling party. And the inspector, if one was involved in the sale.

[@MikesSoftLemonade]

@@stanpatterson5033 I heard inspectors are only on the hook for their goofy inspection fee. They aren't actually liable for stuff like this. Curious if someone with experience in this could chime in

[@playerroku4412]

You're not a lawyer stop. Seriously. Putting random parenthesis doesnt make you seem smart either(d)

[@NY411Info]

This is why you should call a professional to check out a unknown system before firing it up for the season. It is possible that someone shut off all of the water for maintenance then never turned it back on. Then someone fired it up and slowly lost water and wrecked the boiler. Or they shut off water because boiler was junk...lol. Oh btw it was amazing to me that Steve had the parts to that old Bell & Gossett pump in his stash of parts in his truck.

[@Nighthawke70]

He uses a tame black hole to store his parts in. That truck has at least three filing cabs and horizontal drawers. He simply bought a shell and filled it with his own filing system.

[@NY411Info]

@@Nighthawke70 Pro-Parts House in the Truck...lol.

[@tucobenedicto109]

Happy New Year, this one went out with a bang. If you get the job have the boiler electrician put a Light above the boiler for service! Safety first, shut it down Mama.

[@dgpuig45]

The old Bell & Gossett circulator pump. Worked an a few of them puppies during my hospital maintenance days. So much for fixing the circulator pump. If he shut the water down then he should have left a note stating not to run the boiler.

[@NY411Info]

@ Daniel Puig They worked good.

[@WeatherNut27]

WOW! Great footage, Great Title, Great video! Didn't expect that ending. WOW! Multiple issues then...surprise..... @1:16 "Hopefully its something simple"... @16:05 "Great" said it all. Plus ran out to get pipe. Unexpected job for all of us. Happy New Year.

[@kenreid6950]

sitting in Edmonton Alberta watching you repair boiler you are wondering why people wear gloves take a look at your hands they are covered in grease.. like your little side comments on all the jobs you do enjoy your New Year looking forwards to watching you in 2020. TAKE CARE

[@JohnnyCab]

Happy New year Steve and miss mollie, that's was good enough for that neighborhood !

[@tyracz]

It is not required to have no water cutoff ? I am in NJ and I do have water cutoff on my Buderus.....Freaking scary servie call Steve ! but as always, GREAT JOB !!!

[@biker55555]

This video is why you never assume anything and double check everything, especially valves being shut-off and no water in the boiler.

[@robertdimeglio7155]

Once you found the hi limit tripped, you didn't look at the pressure guage?

[@Robnord1]

Roasted, toasted, and fried! Next episode; New boiler install.👍 💥 Happy New Year Steve 💥

[@NY411Info]

@Robnord1 Yeah hopefully he gets the gig. It is winter so kinda sux for him when he is busy this time of the year and has many people that will need his help for regular repairs.

[@frankdinaro3220]

Dry fire 🔥, 🥴Happy New Year Steve .... start the New Year off with a new install 😃

[@rdety]

I'm not in the business but love watching your Vids....learned a bunch too....I am a retired Construction Equip Mechanic...Love the Doggie too!.

[@millomweb]

I've just posted a comment about finding safety systems bypassed on mobile hydraulic access platforms !

[@More350Power]

She's a crispy one! Happy New Year Steve !

[@ricardbernad2916]

From Barcelone/Spain.. Happy new years Steve!

[@mazterplumber2549]

I can’t believe what you have in your truck way more than I have stocked

[@theusconstitution1776]

“THAT AINT GOOD” ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I worked in oil and propane business all aspects since 1974 and I used to love the razz the gas guys tell him you know why you don’t see many gas fired steam boilers? Because the shit don’t burn hot enough to boil water I loved it it’s actually a very good safe means that each at home! and just IS NOT MY BELOVED FUEL OIL❤️

[@jo6520]

Happy new years Steve!

[@Wolfhound.]

so the boiler was bypassed on the high limit it went over board hot blew a hole in the inside of the boiler leaked out got air inside it started to steam then cooked the circulation pump it got so hot it melted wires and the glass on the gauge or the gauge blew and steam came out of it who knows so they shut it all off and eventually called you but that thing has met its maker its done

[@llzaqwsx]

Good to see you and Ms. Mollie are doing great. Both of you take it easy in the New Year. Cheers

[@dannywilkins887]

All the best for 2020!!

[@oldhandyluke]

LOL this aged well...

[@dannywilkins887]

Lol yeah I’m saying nothing this year..

[@n9wox]

Out with the old, and in with the new boiler.

[@williamdyckman9704]

Steve, goes to show that you never know what you can walk into! Happy New Year, Steve !

[@suzylarry1]

see you next year ! no leakes please , bring new boiler ...now !

[@skipronan8156]

The noise after replacing the coupler is a result of the motor mounts sagging. The new coupler will fail soon too unless either the motor mounts or the motor are changed with the coupler.

[@Sixta16]

rather change out the whole shit pump for a better one, that does not need a stupid coupler and saggy motor mounts to run. ;)

[@ptyptypty3]

let's bottom line this right now" Steve Knows his SHIT!!" what an impressive video on Troubleshooting and Repair!! Way to go Steve!!!

[@picklerix6162]

Happy New Year, you need a new boiler.

[@soulfultenor]

Steven, they make direct drive couplings for B&G circulators, we have 2 of them at work, we use them for heat recovery on our continuous blow down for the boilers.

[@jason-ge5nr]

Best video yet.

[@derekobidowski5784]

scary ending you should of turned the water on first to see the issues before digging deep into it. in the end she needs a new boiler and new up to date circulators. not sure if you will have a installation video i can imagine if so you be leaving Miss Molly at home.

[@kristindell267]

Happy New Year, Steven and Miss Molly!

[@brianmahoney154]

I used to have a problem with those couplings not lasting very long. Turned out that the motor mount on the shaft side would sag from wear and the misalignment would break the couplings. Replaced the motor when I found this and all was good. I’ve replaced the mounts a few times. Comes off hard but goes back on easy.

[@normanfields6371]

At 1:55 When you were looking at circulator you can clearly see boiler gauge is on zero you did not notice this and then you proceeded to fire boiler and you dried fired this unit

[@utubepro7742]

Hot water boiler leaks The shut water off Ran it for years as a steam boiler Then called for no heat when all water boiled out 🤨

[@cyrielhoogstederhohoho4689]

Steven and Miss Molly, I wish you a happy New Year from Holland with love and respect.

[@pets7164]

The comments are all old.I really don’t know anything about boilers Except from watching videos. But I have a couple questions . Before you went there Steve you knew the the house just changed hands. Why would you start up the boiler before making sure all the valves are open and there is water in the boiler.After you disconnected the circulator pump Before you put a new coupler in why didn’t you check to make sure the circulator motor was functional. If this was the house you just purchased I’m sure you would have done these things.

[@leehewes6493]

Not sure I would take advice from someone who put cold water into a cast iron boiler after it's heated up. Should know better.

[@erikholmes8069]

Lee Hewes thermal shock is real! Good comment

[@terryglass5113]

Just flopping in the freaking wind momma. It’s not easy being cheesy momma. I could never figure it out why would someone wear gloves .Fried chicken for the shit show. Water off for a boiler. WTH. Thanks Steve. I needed a good laugh tonight. Happy New Year .

[@treymahoneiii8011]

Happy new years Steve! god bless you

[@1OlBull]

For what it's worth, here's my 2 cents... Always replace the Bell & Gosset motor mounts when you replace the coupler. The rubber motor mounts sag and it causes misalignment of the motor/pump shafts. Notice how noisy the new coupler was? Also, do not add water to a hot boiler or it will crack.

[@Nighthawke70]

That melty gauge behind the circ pump shoulda been a barometer for things to come.

[@NY411Info]

@ Nighthawke70 Should've been a clue that there were major fuck ups done to that system.

[@Nighthawke70]

@@NY411Info And a crematorium for mice! How did they manage to get down that flue? That place really deserves a serious shakedown after the new boiler gets put in. That house is going to be one hell of a rabbit hole.

[@millomweb]

Absolutely - I hadn't realised it was glass !

[@millomweb]

@@Nighthawke70 Was it deffo mice - or birds ?

[@Nighthawke70]

@@millomweb I doubt it was glass. Polycarbonate most likely. If it were glass and it deformed that much, then the paint on the furnace would have been burned off, and lots other damage would have been apparent. The boiler could not have gotten that hot, it's not an induced draft type and the gas mains were only running the normal household pressures. Industrial glass furnaces run a higher pressure and have an induced draft.

[@williegillie5712]

That’s one nasty looking coupler ma ma. I like how ya put that last ugga Dugga on them wrenches when your tightening stuff. I’m trying to picture Steve running for a touchdown with miss molly tucked away like a football lol. Nice job Steve

[@Spector_NS5_RD]

I just spent the last 3 days replacing a boiler......then chasing down 12 baseboard leaks because the guy let it freeze. 3/4 pipe and slip couplings become your best friend! Original installer also installed baseboard fin tubing wrong. They mounted the tubing where openings went from side to side instead of up and down. What a shit show.

[@a-yates]

Happy new years steve....hopefully this year you'll figure out why you wear gloves haha

[@Joe_HamRadioGuy]

Wow that's gotta hurt. Hope they can get a new boiler soon.

[@danield.manziuc3860]

18 minute of your video..B1 receive 24V if Tstat call fir heat as the internal K1 relay coil gets energized and 1k1 NO switch to BR high limit anf 1k2 NO to C1-C1 pump closes on the L8148E aquastat ... And as I just mentioned earlier, if you have the pilot lit means PV of gas valve should get 24V no? Gas valve should have two separate solenoid coils one for PV valve and othrr one for MV ( main valve).. As you measured 24vac accross B1 and B2 earlier..

[@mickmclovin3020]

I seen those harness before it was for a motorized vent damper.

[@palamidi13]

Happy New Year, I appreciate your work, Greece!!

[@dbriggs1689]

I run industrial boilers at work but no one in the Pacific northwest has a boiler in there home. A home boiler is so incredibly uncommon here but it seems like everyone back east has them.

[@danield.manziuc3860]

Steven, exact same issue I had todl about I had with L8148E aquastat the other day.. But you did small mistake in my opinion and no disrespect to you at all..you had burner B1 and B2 energized ( 25vac accross), AND there pilot as lit! It meant that roll-out switch was closed as PV on gas valve was energized! The MV ( main gas valve solenoid coil may be burnt out!

[@millomweb]

Steven, do you ever watch UK heating KZbin videos ? I know you said this was an old system - but I get the feeling everything there is 70-90 years old ! Is there any modern-ish systems you work on - or do they not break down yet ?

[@eaglevision993]

Same here from a German perspective. These systems look like 100 year old technology. Either they hold up pretty well (my old boiler was running fine after 40 years when I replaced it btw.) or there was no evolution at all in the heating segment. Just look at this circulator pump. The motor alone looks like it could drive an elevator....

[@Elon_Trump]

My Grandfather made boilers for Burnham in Lancaster PA

[@davkevstev]

Happy New Year Steve

[@J-Colt]

I think that's the first time I've seen that repair,Thanks for posting and have a great Newyears Steve! I may make it till 9:30 ish or so, lol.

[@Vaticider69]

Been doing it for 31 years, never changed the coupler always went needs a new 007..... always willing to learn something new...or old new to me..

[@NY411Info]

@@Vaticider69 Yeah I don't think many people repaired them at least in the late 80's on up. Usually just replaced with 007 as you said.

[@veil67]

what a flippin mess ,Happy New Year Steve

[@boggy7665]

That installation is a shit show mama!

[@johngnang6724]

Replaced a few of those couplers in our old Fitzgibbons boiler

[@drmckinley]

She likes driving the ice cream truck. Cute outfit very stylish!! Good job Steve. Happy New year.

[@pasqualepapaleo662]

They are a old type circulator I assume they’re pretty reliable I seen them a lot in my days

[@johnkrim8377]

Pat Papaleo , Usually the springs wear thru from the play between the two halves of the coupling and torque when it starts up. There are other types of couplings like the one that connects your motor and pump on your burner with a spring to take up the torque when it starts. They are very good circulators , still sold to this day and all the parts are readily available to repair them.

[@rtta51]

I have three of them in my basement. Replaced them with the little Tacos. I think the BG 100 will move the water better but have to keep them oiled.

[@larryboggs1787]

B&G motor coupler generally goes when the motor mounts sag due to age and over oiling the motor. I Always Change the motor mount and coupling at the same time.

[@brandonhanley8912]

Happy new year!

[@mickmclovin3020]

That front motor mount was sagged. Why didn't you change the motor mounts when you see the coupler sagged?its Typically coupler wont last a month if you dont...

[@chipper442]

Happy New Year Steve!

[@blipblip88]

last of the year!!

[@bobgallo2178]

Pretty scary, what some people do.

[@MrDmadness]

Glad to know I'm not the only one fixing people's neglected bull shit on days that are supposed to be days off. :)

[@warrensharp935]

Why would the guy that shut the water off not have left a note on it that that's what he did and the reason for doing it

[@bmkolb]

Sad-You were setup! Sell them a Peerless Boiler

[@zyspan]

Photograph everything! so right

[@zekenzy6486]

New year. New gas boiler. Happy New Year Steven ^_^

[@jeffcoolhd]

Wow Steve another shitshow. I hope you get that job to put in a new boiler I will be looking forward to that video. The only thing that customer use that boiler for was a incinerator for those mice. Peace brother and Molly y'all have a great New Year

[@RonR1]

One expensive nice cooker

[@eddiekilby]

Happy New Year Steven & Mrs. Mollie ..............

[@dandaman150c]

Dang Steve you know we prefer happy endings lol

[@Newberntrains]

wow that thing got a bit toasty id say lol glad they didnt blow it up or burn down the place

[@damanwazhere]

Love your dog happy new yr

[@bill8by5]

I'm disappointed in you Steve - put that circulator back together with all that crap residue still in there. Bad Juju.

[@peteraitken6494]

Geez fried chicken for defo Steve win some you lose some mate anyways happy new year to you and your family all the best from the uk Scotland 👍👍

[@mechanicwarrior20]

I wonder why the Low Water Cut Off or Sail Switch did not lock the gas valve out when there was no water in the Boiler? Scary!!! Wow!

[@CCscott]

When the tuna jumped off the porch I quickly ran for the dryer! No lie!

[@jeffwithey7203]

b and g pump = bell and gossett

[@seantaray7180]

wow... somebody ending the year on a bad note..

[@CharlesM-dp4xe]

lol, Mickey's Crematorium, looks like Mini needs an urn .

[@danield.manziuc3860]

You should have taken a wire connect it to red on R of the high limit and run it directly to mv on gas valve..keeping the other leg of transformer from MV/PV ( common) back to B2..which will clise thr circuit you would've known right away if there is existing broken wire from B1 to gas vkave MV

[@philfalz01]

happy new year to you and molly

[@sergiodjf]

Waterless boiler lol😂

[@millomweb]

Yeah - air to air heat exchanger ;) They do exist in warm air heating systems !

[@sknight0391]

Could I get the 2 piece meal with 1-breast and 1-leg, mashed potatoes and gravy and a side of coleslaw. Go ahead and throw a biscuit in there too . 🐀☠️🐔🍗

[@brianmoore5498]

happy new year. i got a b and g model number shows 1956

[@jimshaddrix7396]

HAPPY NEW YEAR Y'all !!

[@freeman2399]

Not easy being cheezy mamma!

[@HVACRNorth]

✌️👍Happy New Year!!🎉