Radiant heat - code question
I have a radiant floor boiler that recently blew out (55 years). I'm putting up the house for sale and I compard the inspection from 1998 to current and I found two differences:
1) 1998 inspection does not state that the boiler was not up to code. 2004 inspection states it is not up to code. Is this a reflection of changing code or simple language? Does it matter?
2) 1998 test was at 65 pounds with no problems. 2004 test was at 80 pounds and found a leak. Why test the same boiler at different pressures? Does it matter?
Just curious, as I'm facing $3K-$5K a replacement bill.
Thanks,
Barb
You stated that your boiler "blew out." Do you mean gone for good? Or would it be repairable except that it is not to code?
By law the owner must provide working heat, so are they expecting you to replace the unit?
By "blew out", I mean that the casing cracked and can no longer hold water.
Since it's 55 yrs old, repair is out of the question. Vendor is giving me refurbished vs. new quotes.
I'm expected to provide something. Realtor wants to replace the unit rather than other heating methods to make selling easier.
Thanks for your help!
Upgrading your boiler is a good idea when you sell your home. You may get your investment back. Replacement also prevents a whole bunch of questions regarding the heating system from coming up.
Regarding your code question....It is likely that someone noticed something in the more recent inspection that was previously missed. It should be totally resolved by the replacement of the boiler.
You could ask the 'high pressure' people that tested your system regarding normal testing pressures.
