HWBB System
I have a HWBB heating system that supplies 3 floors. Most of the house is fine! However I have two rooms on the third floor that don't get any heat. Suggestions a...
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thanks! I was thinking along the lines of the broken fill not allowing the proper pressure to build.
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answersupdated almost 15 years ago by FixerB
Broken Fill
Can a broken fill pipe cause an oil burner not to fire?
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answerssubfloor
Thanks Bob, The joist are 2X8 (16" oc) and the existing subfloor is 3 1/2" tounge and groove planks (perpendicular to the joist) that I believe are 3/4" thick. T...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by FixerB
Backer Board Sub-Floor
I'm looking to lay a marble tile floor and plan on using backer board as the sub floor. I'm used to hearing of and/or seeing a mudd sub floor used in this sort of...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by FixerB
Pouring Deck Footings!
I'm looking to pour footings for a new deck. I have heard of, seen and researched about a dry pour using "Quikrete". However, all that I've seen refers to using t...
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answersupdated over 15 years ago by Altereagle
PVC window capping
Does anyone have any experience with PVC window capping? If so, how does it compare to traditional aluminum? Is it difficult to install?
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answersupdated almost 16 years ago by FixerB
22 1/2 Degrees
I am using Nailite to re-side my home and I have a few 22 1/2 degree outside corners to turn. It was said that Nailite does not make a 22 1/2 degree corner (I've ...
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answersupdated almost 18 years ago by FixerB
Burner Shutting Off!!!
Thank you both for taking the time to offer some advice. Mr. H, I caved in! I called the "professional". It's COLD here in NY!
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by FixerB
Burner Shutting Off!!!
I ran out of oil for my burner. Got delivery, bled the line. The boiler came on heated up the water (hot water off of coil in boiler) started to send up heat (ste...
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answersUnderground oil tank advice
I have the same situation. So here is my 2 cents.Check with your town/village buildings department. Depending on how old the tank is and the building codes they m...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by FixerB
Burner Leaking
I just changed the nozzle on my Beckett oil fired burner and now I have oil leaking out of it! I went back and rechecked the connection of the oil line and it app...
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answersFoundation pour
I need to pour a foundation for a bulk head door into my basement from my back yard. I live in the NYC area and the temperature for the past week has been in the ...
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by FixerB
Water in my oil tank
Can I disconnect the fuel filter for faster drain rather than using the fuel pump attached to the burner?Thanks for prior info.
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answersupdated over 18 years ago by FixerB
Water in my oil tank
I have a buried 1000 gal oil tank and the fill pipe is a straight nipple which was cracked (car hit it!) I replaced the nipple, but i got water in my tank! Had a ...
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answersBurner won't ignite!!!
I allowed my oil tank to run low (foolish I know) I got a delivery and changed the filter. Made sure that the oil was flowing, but the burner will not ignite! I h...
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answersTankless water heaters
I've been looking into a tankless water heater. Is there anyone here from the NE US that has one? If so, how do you like it? How many baths/kitchens is it supplyi...
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