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  1. Gregg B

    Boiler tube crack

    Yes, the tube is going to be replaced under warranty. There is no welding, though. The flange is formed from the tube material. Yes, the cracked tube should have been identified during the manufacturer's pressure test. They test it the same way we do. They fill it with water and would have seen...
  2. Gregg B

    Boiler tube crack

    Hi, the company I work for recently purchased a hot water boiler. Water flows through formed metal tubes while a burner provides heat. The boiler installer filled it with water, performed a pressure test, and identified a leak before turning on the burner or main pump. One of the tubes has a...

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