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Central Boiler / Re: Changing light bulbs

« on: August 29, 2011, 06:39:51 PM »

No particular reason you couldn't do this.

The LEDs should work fine below zero.

But, all the LED Replacement bulbs I see are directional. That means that the light is coming out the front of the bulb and the reflector that I believe is built in to the sockets on the boilers will be pretty much useless. Not sure the lens will diffuse enough to give you decent lighting. Think it will be more of a spot light.

Here is one example http://www.ebay.com/itm/150653035900?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Truth of the matter is, that having just gotten my 5036, I am not sure the light set up is the best anyway. But I won't know until I get it fired up.

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Central Boiler / Re: Newbie Needs Info

« on: August 29, 2011, 08:11:16 AM »

Thanks Scott. I notice you have a store url in your signature so I assume you own it or work there. You also mention "3 n  5 wrap pipe and the CB stuff" in your posting.

I assume CB refers to Thermopex. Is the "3 n 5 wrap" the stuff shown at http://www.freeheatstore.com/Parts_and_installation.html

I know this stuff is significantly cheaper than the Thermopex or other similar foam filled pipe. I want to do this right the first time but want to save as much money as I can but am a little concerned about pipe that uses wrap insulation in case the drain tile which it is in gets perforated and gets filled with water.

Can you please comment?

thanks

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Central Boiler / Re: Newbie Needs Info

« on: August 29, 2011, 07:13:10 AM »

How tight of a radius can thermopex be formed into? Does the outer shell have U/V inhibitor. By the way, as regards additional insulation above ground I live in Northeastern Indiana.

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Central Boiler / Re: Newbie Needs Info

« on: August 29, 2011, 06:52:21 AM »

So let's say I have a poured concrete wall and enough water around the foundation in the wet spring months that my two sump pumps are pumping a total of 10,000 gallons per day. I really want to avoid boring a hole through my foundation if at all possible. Is there a functional and esthetic way I can bring the thermopex out of the ground at the house and enter above my sill plate which is about a foot above grade?

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Central Boiler / Re: Newbie Needs Info

« on: August 28, 2011, 06:19:38 PM »

Thank you so much Ridgekid! This is exactly what I was looking for for the location of the second pump.

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Central Boiler / Newbie Needs Info

« on: August 28, 2011, 04:09:31 PM »

Hello,

I just purchased a 5 year old CL-5036. It included 3 heat exchangers, and a tube in tube domestic hot water exchanger. It came with 8 feet of chimney. The outside of the chimney will clean up nicely, but the inner pipe is badly deteriorated at the bottoms. Is there any way I can repair these, such as get a new inner pipe?

It came with a single pump. I think I see a plug that I could remove to add a second pump but if so, I am not sure where to find the plugged return hole and don't want to just start digging away at the insulation till I find it. Anyone got a photo with 2 pumps installed, or better yet a dimensioned drawing?

Also how deep does insulated pex need to be buried and how does one normally bring it into a basement?

Thanks in advance for your help.