FMcCracken
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We have a Burnham MegaSteam Boiler MST629. It provides steam to radiators and hot water to 3 full bathrooms. There is no recirculating pump. The wait for hot water really isn't that bad. Boiler kicks in 20 seconds after a hot water is turned on and stays on as long as the valve is open.
The problem is that about 7 minutes into a shower, the water cools down considerably for about a minute - a LONG minutes. Feels like forever. Then, it seems to provide hot water indefinitely. If the next person showers immediately thereafter, no problem, If the next shower is 20 minutes later, cooling cycle repeats.
Why?
Is there a way to avoid this "pause" without installing a reserve/ holding tank? If a holding tank is the only solution, do I install a regular hot water heater or is there a type that simply maintains temp rather than heats the water from cold temperature?
Frankie
The problem is that about 7 minutes into a shower, the water cools down considerably for about a minute - a LONG minutes. Feels like forever. Then, it seems to provide hot water indefinitely. If the next person showers immediately thereafter, no problem, If the next shower is 20 minutes later, cooling cycle repeats.
Why?
Is there a way to avoid this "pause" without installing a reserve/ holding tank? If a holding tank is the only solution, do I install a regular hot water heater or is there a type that simply maintains temp rather than heats the water from cold temperature?
Frankie