Rjpoog1989
ArboristSite Member
Hey guys,
I have a Taylor T-450 OWB and it was built in 2003. I’ve owned my house and maintained the boiler since December 2015, so I really don’t know the maintenance history of the thing. Since living here I’ve replaced the anode rod and appropriate water additives. When I went to replace the anode rod the was nothing left of the one that was in there, so I can assume it was there quite some time.
Two weeks ago I notice water coming out of the foam insulation. My brother in law is a welder and I had home come by this Saturday to try and stop the leak. The hole was in the back of the unit and about 3/8 diameter. We drained the tank and tried to repair the hole. When grinding to clean the spot up, 3 more holes became apparent. Trying to weld caused more cracks and holes. The metal is really weak and thin. We never got it to stop completely, but we got it to about 1 drop every hour or so. Very small seepage. I bought 3 lbs of boiler soldier and put that in according to the directions and have no seeping at this moment.
Thoughts:
1. I’m worried my boiler is a ticking time bomb.
2. I’m leery about getting an epa unit, I burn a lot of pine and other crap wood because it’s free.
3. How long ar these things supposed to last? Is 15 years about the expectation? I really like a lot of things about the Taylor unit. Taylor is now Legend, but should I be concerned about longevity of the brand. I see other units with really long warranty.
4. I do heat 2 buildings with the unit, having issues finding units with 2 hookups.
5. I’d like a bi-fuel unit so I can go away and not have to have someone watch my fire.
I’d really like some direction here from those that are older and wiser... Thanks in advance
I have a Taylor T-450 OWB and it was built in 2003. I’ve owned my house and maintained the boiler since December 2015, so I really don’t know the maintenance history of the thing. Since living here I’ve replaced the anode rod and appropriate water additives. When I went to replace the anode rod the was nothing left of the one that was in there, so I can assume it was there quite some time.
Two weeks ago I notice water coming out of the foam insulation. My brother in law is a welder and I had home come by this Saturday to try and stop the leak. The hole was in the back of the unit and about 3/8 diameter. We drained the tank and tried to repair the hole. When grinding to clean the spot up, 3 more holes became apparent. Trying to weld caused more cracks and holes. The metal is really weak and thin. We never got it to stop completely, but we got it to about 1 drop every hour or so. Very small seepage. I bought 3 lbs of boiler soldier and put that in according to the directions and have no seeping at this moment.
Thoughts:
1. I’m worried my boiler is a ticking time bomb.
2. I’m leery about getting an epa unit, I burn a lot of pine and other crap wood because it’s free.
3. How long ar these things supposed to last? Is 15 years about the expectation? I really like a lot of things about the Taylor unit. Taylor is now Legend, but should I be concerned about longevity of the brand. I see other units with really long warranty.
4. I do heat 2 buildings with the unit, having issues finding units with 2 hookups.
5. I’d like a bi-fuel unit so I can go away and not have to have someone watch my fire.
I’d really like some direction here from those that are older and wiser... Thanks in advance