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  1. Jimmy H NYC

    Sorry. Delete this

    Sorry can't figure out how to delete this thread I answered my question.
  2. Jimmy H NYC

    Towel Rail Radiator Installed Sideways

    Okay, you are not going to believe this. A few years ago, my plumber installed a Zehnder Towel Rail radiator sideways. I have only just figured this out as probably improper. It actually worked fine for quite some time. Problem is now it is leaking a lot and dripping water from the exhaust...
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    Water Heater Recharge Troubleshooting

    I have an AO Smith 50-gal XCVT 50 (series 100) gas-fired water heater. Built 11/2007, so I don't think it is one of the recall models. Seems lately not to be recharging like it used to. Is there a way to actually test the recharge performance using a clock, a thermometer and a bathtub, or...
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    Which Nut on Top, Which on Bottom

    I am replacing the site glass on my Bryant 235A Natural Gas fired steam boiler, and I noticed that there are two different kinds of nuts (see photo). One is kind or smaller and rounder, and the other bigger and boxier. I don't remember which one was on top and which on bottom of the site glass...
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    Is it time for a new steam boiler?

    I have a Bryant 235A Natural Gas fired steam boiler for my old house. The boiler probably dates to about 1985. The inside is harder to keep clean each year since there is a lot of sediment. Is it time for a new boiler? Will I notice any reduction in my gas bills? Specs: 262500 input BTU per...
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