Removing section of cast iron boiler to lower BTU output

Posted by MattinNH on October 31, 2009 at 16:10:57:

I've got a great price on a brand new boiler that's just too big by one section. MPO189. After looking through the parts list and looking at the knock-down photos, it appears the only difference is 6" depth of the side panels and top, one mid section, 6 inches on the tie rods, 2 push nipples, and 6" on the spanner bars.

I'm looking for someone to talk me out of this, but I'm starting to think I could just remove one section and instead of an MPO189 I'd have the correct sized MPO147. I know that removing a section of a cast iron boiler is not the way a professional would go about making money, but if a homeowner (with plumber-in-law support) could save $1000 is it that crazy?

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• Re: Removing section of cast iron boiler to lower BTU output HeatPro 18:32:55 10/31/2009 (3)
  • Re: Removing section of cast iron boiler to lower BTU output NHMatt 19:59:47 10/31/2009 (2)
    • Re: Removing section of cast iron boiler to lower BTU output HeatPro 10:21:35 11/01/2009 (1)
      • Re: Removing section of cast iron boiler to lower BTU output rbeck 18:55:05 11/08/2009 (0)

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