Les Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I really don't have any idea how many "flaws" are in the following photos. I saw this configuration and first thought of Mike Lamb because of the content. How many issues?? you might have to extrapolate a little. This job is all about thinking. Click to Enlarge 67.68 KB Click to Enlarge 69.83 KB Click to Enlarge 67.28 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 What is the shell and tube used for Les? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 What is the shell and tube used for Les? The green thing? It is a Thrush water heater. Cool devices. This one is likely 55yrs old and still works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Their using the shell and tube for potable hot water? What is feeding the shell and tube, a hot water boiler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 yes. it is water to water exchange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 That's a rather small heat exchanger for water to water. Were gravity boilers still being installed in the 50's, or is that when the Thrush was put in? The mix of piping materials is making my head hurt. Do I really see sweat copper gas lines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I see a wet wall - I'd have to be there to look at the shell and tube system though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 That's a rather small heat exchanger for water to water. Were gravity boilers still being installed in the 50's, or is that when the Thrush was put in? The mix of piping materials is making my head hurt. Do I really see sweat copper gas lines? Yes there are sweat copper natural gas lines. Yep, wet wall. Thrush heaters worked, 'tho small. I had one that supplied domestic water for five adults from old boiler. This one is approx 30 foot away from heat source. It heats the pool at this time. There is some fun electrical issues also. I liked the thumb valve on the gas line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Green and Gold do not go together- truerly an amature did that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Mark, kinda like a pink polo shirt???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Joist boring, wire bundling, no insulation @ rim, unsupported wiring, weepy joints on copper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Green and Gold do not go together- truerly an amature did that. That's what I tell Notre Dame fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Mark, kinda like a pink polo shirt???? hehe[] okay This is my 1000 post. Give me a Gold Star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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