Posted by Jim on May 01, 2000 at 14:05:55:
I recently had a problem with my Honeywell stack limit switch. It was not turning on the boiler when the
temperature dropped below the trigger point. When I took the old switch to the heating supply store, they
all laughed at the switch and said that was the most unsafe switch ever designed. They want to charge
125.00 for a new one. I am now wondering if this is a waste of money because I can buy a new boiler for
1500.00 which I am able to install myself. Since my old Arcoliner is from 1954, I think I am sending alot
of oil dollars up the chimney. Has anyone had any safety issues/problems with the old stack limit
switches??? Any thoughts on purchasing a new boiler now at my convenience rather than waiting until
something cracks in the middle of the winter where I wouldn't have the luxury of doing it myself over two
days??? Will I really save much oil? Thanks!