mrm143
Member
Hello all, My name is Matt from Rhode Island
I am one of the DIYer's and need some help
This is my first "Boiler" as I am used to forced heat so it's a bit different
I have read, and watched videos, and asked around...
I think I have the issue figured out but need some reassurance LOL
We just bought this house, hence why I now have a boiler
Here are as many specs as I can give you, and the issue
Weil Mclain Boiler Model is a little worn but looks like a CG-6?
Taco 007 Circulator Model 007-bf5-jw
3 Zone Baseboard
Expansion Tank
The house is split into 3 zones, Basement is 1, and then the upstairs split into 2
Here is the issue, and what I have done so far, and also what I THINK is the issue
No heat Basement Zone
Upstairs zones except for a few of the radiators are ok, one doesn't heat
First I found the basement zone valve was bad, Replaced with TACO head, so know the call for heat is good, and valve opens
Drained all air from system
Replaced Pressure/Temp guage as old wasn't working
Replaced 2 air valves, one at pressure regulator, one on top of boiler
SOOOOOOO
After reading this forum, which is where I learned all of the above, I THINK the issue is the circulator pump
Im not sure WHAT they sound like if anything never having one, but this pump makes NO noise, even with ear right on it
Pipe above and below is HOT, but im thinking heat rises which is why heat is going upstairs and not downstairs
I DO have 120 Volts measured to circulator, it does get warm (possible heat from pipe just heating it up)
Wacked it a bunch of times with a hammer, no difference
So, my theiry is the pump is not running, but their is heat upstairs as heat rises?
Boiler gets to temp, cycles ok, no noises, no leaks, pressure good, temp good
New pump is 79.00 and I know I can replace it with no issues, but Don't want to be just throwing money out, and DEF don't want a plumber because I do not want to get a HUGE bill for something I can fix....
So please any questions just ask, and THANKS IN ADVANCE
I am one of the DIYer's and need some help
This is my first "Boiler" as I am used to forced heat so it's a bit different
I have read, and watched videos, and asked around...
I think I have the issue figured out but need some reassurance LOL
We just bought this house, hence why I now have a boiler
Here are as many specs as I can give you, and the issue
Weil Mclain Boiler Model is a little worn but looks like a CG-6?
Taco 007 Circulator Model 007-bf5-jw
3 Zone Baseboard
Expansion Tank
The house is split into 3 zones, Basement is 1, and then the upstairs split into 2
Here is the issue, and what I have done so far, and also what I THINK is the issue
No heat Basement Zone
Upstairs zones except for a few of the radiators are ok, one doesn't heat
First I found the basement zone valve was bad, Replaced with TACO head, so know the call for heat is good, and valve opens
Drained all air from system
Replaced Pressure/Temp guage as old wasn't working
Replaced 2 air valves, one at pressure regulator, one on top of boiler
SOOOOOOO
After reading this forum, which is where I learned all of the above, I THINK the issue is the circulator pump
Im not sure WHAT they sound like if anything never having one, but this pump makes NO noise, even with ear right on it
Pipe above and below is HOT, but im thinking heat rises which is why heat is going upstairs and not downstairs
I DO have 120 Volts measured to circulator, it does get warm (possible heat from pipe just heating it up)
Wacked it a bunch of times with a hammer, no difference
So, my theiry is the pump is not running, but their is heat upstairs as heat rises?
Boiler gets to temp, cycles ok, no noises, no leaks, pressure good, temp good
New pump is 79.00 and I know I can replace it with no issues, but Don't want to be just throwing money out, and DEF don't want a plumber because I do not want to get a HUGE bill for something I can fix....
So please any questions just ask, and THANKS IN ADVANCE