honeywell aquastat relay replacement for propane boiler

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I have an HB Smith propane boiler used for heating which is over 40 years old. The relay can be sometimes be sensitive and not engage the pump. Is there a good replacement model which would not need a lot of adjustments to the wiring. The one on the unit now is a Honeywell L8148E 1000 there is no damper. Have heard different opinions comparing Honeywell and Beckett being a better unit.
 
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We had dozens of these where I used to work. I've run into the problem with the pump relay occasionally not sending voltage to the pump many times over the years. Often it is from carbon building up on the relay points.

Something you can try is:
A) Ensure that the power is turned off to the entire system
B) Using a strip of very fine emery cloth, perhaps 1,000 grit, gently slide the cloth across the relay points. Slide a few times, turn the paper upside down and slide across the other points.
C) Use Contact Cleaner to clean the debris off of the points. (Option: Dip a piece of writing paper in alcohol and slide it through)
D) Blow air around where the metal plate with the points pivots. Sometimes dust settles there.
E) When the contact cleaner or alcohol is evaporated, turn power back on to the unit.

I hope this helps and saves you some frustration and money!
Paul
PS: To be honest, I removed mine at home and replaced it with an aquastat and a couple of ice cube relays in an appropriate enclosure. But, that will involve a lot of re-wiring for you. Hopefully you can get the L8148 working well.
 

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I appreciate the replies. I cleaned the relay points and it is working well. Just in case I need to replace the one I have. I asked Honeywell/Resido and they suggested L8148E1265. The HVAC supply house I contacted told me L8148J1009 would be a better replacement for the one I have. AI also suggested L8148J1009. I guess there are different models since Honeywell and Resido which are the same companies make them.

 
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