Recent content by HaveWrench

Following up on my own post with the solution (moderator is still holding my posts for review): It was the valve. The old valve appears to not have been opening all the way, even though the resistance checked out and it worked fine when it did get running. The replacement valve is audibly better...

For the domestic hot water expansion tank, you probably want to check the water pressure using a pressure gage on a faucet (preferably one at the same level as your hot water heater). For you boiler expansion tank, assuming it's on a hydronic boiler in the basement, the static cold pressure will...

BLUF: Ignites with a whoosh/bang and goes out immediately - but I can get it to start by blocking the intake. details below: I have a propane-fired 2010 Burnham Alpine 105W that came with the house and has always been temperamental. First, it has a tendency to fog-horn - but only sometimes. I...