I have an oil/hot air furnace. I have a service agreement with my local oil company where they cover
very minor repairs. Well, the repairman diagnosed a water leak coming from my heating coil. He
mentioned that I can probably get it replaced cheaper from a local plumber or even DIY.

However, I called my local plumbing supply store and they said that chaning a heating coil for an
oil burner is not a DIY project?

I only have basic plumbing and electric skills. I can weld copper pipes on my pool heater and can
replace PVC plumbing.

Are there any generic instructions for changing the heating coil, so I can see what I am getting
into. If this is not a DIY project can you please let me know?

The oil furnace is made by Weil-McLain and the heating coil is encolsed in a metal conainer that is
22 inches wide and 17 inche depth.

Thanks much,


Lawrence M. Seldin, CMC, CPC

Contributing writer to FUTURES Magazine
Author of RECRUITSOURCE PEOPLESOFT EXAM and RECRUITSOURCE SAP/R3 EXAM
Author of POWER TIPS FOR THE APPLE NEWTON and INTRODUCTION TO CSP

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On Apr 10, 8:10 am, "Lawrence M. Seldin, CMC, CPC"
wrote:
I have an oil/hot air furnace. I have a service agreement with my local oil company where they cover
very minor repairs. Well, the repairman diagnosed a water leak coming from my heating coil. He
mentioned that I can probably get it replaced cheaper from a local plumber or even DIY.

However, I called my local plumbing supply store and they said that chaning a heating coil for an
oil burner is not a DIY project?

I only have basic plumbing and electric skills. I can weld copper pipes on my pool heater and can
replace PVC plumbing.

Are there any generic instructions for changing the heating coil, so I can see what I am getting
into. If this is not a DIY project can you please let me know?

The oil furnace is made by Weil-McLain and the heating coil is encolsed in a metal conainer that is
22 inches wide and 17 inche depth.

Unless this particular coil is made w/ compression or other threaded
fittings, I'd agree your skill set/level doesn't sound up to the
task...sounds like a job for the pro.

On Apr 10, 10:05 am, "dpb" wrote:
On Apr 10, 8:10 am, "Lawrence M. Seldin, CMC, CPC"





wrote:
I have an oil/hot air furnace. I have a service agreement with my local oil company where they cover
very minor repairs. Well, the repairman diagnosed a water leak coming from my heating coil. He
mentioned that I can probably get it replaced cheaper from a local plumber or even DIY.

However, I called my local plumbing supply store and they said that chaning a heating coil for an
oil burner is not a DIY project?

I only have basic plumbing and electric skills. I can weld copper pipes on my pool heater and can
replace PVC plumbing.

Are there any generic instructions for changing the heating coil, so I can see what I am getting
into. If this is not a DIY project can you please let me know?

The oil furnace is made by Weil-McLain and the heating coil is encolsed in a metal conainer that is
22 inches wide and 17 inche depth.

Unless this particular coil is made w/ compression or other threaded
fittings, I'd agree your skill set/level doesn't sound up to the
task...sounds like a job for the pro.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


A water heating coil on a hot air furnace? Does this exist? If it
does, I've never seen one.

wrote:
On Apr 10, 10:05 am, "dpb" wrote:
On Apr 10, 8:10 am, "Lawrence M. Seldin, CMC, CPC"





wrote:
I have an oil/hot air furnace. I have a service agreement with my local oil company where they cover
very minor repairs. Well, the repairman diagnosed a water leak coming from my heating coil. He
mentioned that I can probably get it replaced cheaper from a local plumber or even DIY.
However, I called my local plumbing supply store and they said that chaning a heating coil for an
oil burner is not a DIY project?
I only have basic plumbing and electric skills. I can weld copper pipes on my pool heater and can
replace PVC plumbing.
Are there any generic instructions for changing the heating coil, so I can see what I am getting
into. If this is not a DIY project can you please let me know?
The oil furnace is made by Weil-McLain and the heating coil is encolsed in a metal conainer that is
22 inches wide and 17 inche depth.
Unless this particular coil is made w/ compression or other threaded
fittings, I'd agree your skill set/level doesn't sound up to the
task...sounds like a job for the pro.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -


A water heating coil on a hot air furnace? Does this exist? If it
does, I've never seen one.



The "water leak" is most likely condensation from the coil, which means
he is most probably leaking combustion byproducts, ie carbon monoxide,
into the house also. You would need to tear the entire furnace down to
get to the heat exchanger coil. Some coils are fastened to the heat
exchanger with screws. There is most likely a seal you would need to
replace also.
Leave it to a competent hvac contractor as you could poison your family
with carbon monoxide if you don't do it to the letter.

Guys,

Thank you for the info.

Much appreciated.


Lawrence M. Seldin, CMC, CPC

Contributing writer to FUTURES Magazine
Author of RECRUITSOURCE PEOPLESOFT EXAM and RECRUITSOURCE SAP/R3 EXAM
Author of POWER TIPS FOR THE APPLE NEWTON and INTRODUCTION TO CSP

NOTE: To send me an email, remove TAKEOUT from my email address:

NOTE: My web home page: www.seldin.net

So, how can you get water to leak out of a hot air furnace? Did I
miss something here?

--

Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
..

"Lawrence M. Seldin, CMC, CPC" wrote in
message ...
: I have an oil/hot air furnace. I have a service agreement with
my local oil company where they cover
: very minor repairs. Well, the repairman diagnosed a water leak
coming from my heating coil. He
: mentioned that I can probably get it replaced cheaper from a
local plumber or even DIY.
:
: However, I called my local plumbing supply store and they said
that chaning a heating coil for an
: oil burner is not a DIY project?
:
: I only have basic plumbing and electric skills. I can weld
copper pipes on my pool heater and can
: replace PVC plumbing.
:
: Are there any generic instructions for changing the heating
coil, so I can see what I am getting
: into. If this is not a DIY project can you please let me know?
:
: The oil furnace is made by Weil-McLain and the heating coil is
encolsed in a metal conainer that is
: 22 inches wide and 17 inche depth.
:
: Thanks much,
:
:
: Lawrence M. Seldin, CMC, CPC
:
: Contributing writer to FUTURES Magazine
: Author of RECRUITSOURCE PEOPLESOFT EXAM and RECRUITSOURCE
SAP/R3 EXAM
: Author of POWER TIPS FOR THE APPLE NEWTON and INTRODUCTION TO
CSP
:
: NOTE: To send me an email, remove TAKEOUT from my email
address:
:
: NOTE: My web home page: www.seldin.net

On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:08:32 -0400, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

So, how can you get water to leak out of a hot air furnace?

Hot air water.

Did I
miss something here?

Stormin Mormon wrote:
So, how can you get water to leak out of a hot air furnace? Did I
miss something here?



During combustion certain gases form. In high efficiency furnaces, the
burnt gases are routed through a coil, usually stainless steel, that is
mounted to the heat exchanger by a small purge blower. Most of the heat
is extracted from those gases and condensation forms in the coil, which
is usually drained out through a hose or pipe, into a floor drain.
If the coil develops a leak, the condensation leaves the coil through
that breach in the coil instead of being drained out the tube. If water
can escape then so can the cooled combustion gases. Carbon monoxide is
one of those gases. It can make you ill or even kill you in your sleep.

This is as technical as I need to get. If anyone has anything to add,
please do.

Oh, I have 23 1/2 years experience in the hvac field.

Didn't know you were talking about a 90 percenter. That changes a
lot. Thanks.

7 years experience as a part time installer.

--

Christopher A. Young
You can't shout down a troll.
You have to starve them.
..

"wicked" wrote in message
...
: Stormin Mormon wrote:
: So, how can you get water to leak out of a hot air furnace?
Did I
: miss something here?
:
:
:
: During combustion certain gases form. In high efficiency
furnaces, the
: burnt gases are routed through a coil, usually stainless steel,
that is
: mounted to the heat exchanger by a small purge blower. Most of
the heat
: is extracted from those gases and condensation forms in the
coil, which
: is usually drained out through a hose or pipe, into a floor
drain.
: If the coil develops a leak, the condensation leaves the coil
through
: that breach in the coil instead of being drained out the tube.
If water
: can escape then so can the cooled combustion gases. Carbon
monoxide is
: one of those gases. It can make you ill or even kill you in
your sleep.
:
: This is as technical as I need to get. If anyone has anything
to add,
: please do.
:
: Oh, I have 23 1/2 years experience in the hvac field.

Stormin Mormon wrote:
Didn't know you were talking about a 90 percenter. That changes a
lot. Thanks.

7 years experience as a part time installer.





Hooooo boy!