Need to Find Help in Seacoast Area of New Hampshire

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Post by NhCoal » Tue. Dec. 02, 2014 12:25 pm

Hi,

I have an AA-220 mostly installed in my house. It works, but under load the carbon monoxide detector going off. I need to find someone to help troubleshoot this problem and to finish up small work on the boiler (two pump returns) and installing a heat exchanger.

The person who did the original work left this at 90-95% done, but I am dead in the water without that last bit finished.

Does anyone know someone near the seacoast of New Hampshire who knows coal boilers?

Thanks,
Peter

 
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Post by McGiever » Tue. Dec. 02, 2014 12:34 pm

CO when under load...poor chimney.

 
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Post by NhCoal » Tue. Dec. 02, 2014 12:55 pm

How do I test / prove that? Paid $$ to chimney guys to do a new 8" insert.


 
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Post by McGiever » Tue. Dec. 02, 2014 12:59 pm

Manometer will tell the truth.

Search Manometer for enlightenment.

 
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Post by Rob R. » Tue. Dec. 02, 2014 1:19 pm

What is the 5-10% that is not yet complete?

 
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Post by NhCoal » Tue. Dec. 02, 2014 1:56 pm

Putting two returns to two motors on the boiler (supplies done). Installing a heat exchanger for a pool. Troubleshooting problem with CO and boiler.

Peter


 
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Post by coaledsweat » Tue. Dec. 02, 2014 3:02 pm

Could use some details on the stovepipe and chimney. Have you tried opening a window? AAs when running can easily pressurize the pipe from that monster blower so seal all the stovepipe joints well. Baro? Try covering it with tinfoil and see what happens.

 
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Post by Rob R. » Tue. Dec. 02, 2014 3:16 pm

I think this is a Leisure Line 220. Draft must be properly set, and combustion air may need to be adjusted so the combustion chamber is not pressurized.

 
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Post by watkinsdr » Tue. Dec. 02, 2014 7:56 pm

Check your PMs.... I'll be glad to help you out.

 
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Post by coalkirk » Tue. Dec. 02, 2014 9:20 pm

I hope this works out and they are able to complete the install, fire it up and trouble shoot it. This is how friendships are made. Sharing knowledge.

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