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Looking great Doug! It won't be long now . . . . .

I've received a reply from Smith and they say yes it can be done. dogdas - wouldn't I need high pressure steam to utilize this type of heat ex-changer? Not sure what psi the boiler puts out but will get specs tomorrow. It probably has some capacity as it is in a two story house. I will add...

Here are some better photos. Any ideas? The hasp is rusted frozen but would free up easily with some penetrating oil. Regards, .

I thought it was pretty cool. It does not look homemade at all. The interior sections appear to have been added along the line. It is very heavy duty and heavy when empty. There are two thick metal strap type of runners on the bottom. When I googled "antique hip roof toolbox" another of the...

Thanks guys. I figured $2k for the controls. I just hate to pass up a money saving opportunity. If I end up spending $4k all said and done that's ok too. I figured if I bought all new I'm looking at close to $10k. Can't get much for used boilers on Craigslist. As I wrote earlier, I could...

I got this while cleaning out my mother in laws house. The house was built in 1925. It looks like it was originally green, not sure the dividers are original. Kind of cool with the hip roof top and all. Thought I'd share. Ever seen one like this? Regards, .

Collective wisdom is wonderful. Thanks guys!

final answer?

Ok, I'm just in the beginning stages of considering this. First, I will hire a professional boiler tech to do this, but before I proceed, I'm looking for advice to see if it is possible. The owners manual covers both types. Please allow me to fill you in. I have an opportunity to get a 2012...

Hey Doug, Are you guys keeping warm? Hope all is well . . . . Regards, and Merry Christmas! Al

How about some pics of you cooking burgers by the riverside? Lol So far we have had a great summer down here in MA. Hope all is going well . . . . Regards, .

Figured I'd throw in an updated pic. Nothing doing on the inside yet, still just 2x6 studs. Did add a new car though.

Doug, I think you are on track to move in by the fall as you planned. Spectacular! .

So nice to see it all coming together . . . . Tremendous effort and it really shows. Congrats! :bowdown:

I have one, 2x8'. Sorry no pics though. It stays outside all year round. It is made with 2x4 PT legs to which I nailed flat pieces of azek in order to help w/ ground contact moisture. I use it for stinky cleaning jobs on motorcycle parts. Keeps the fumes outdoors. Yes, I did cant it toward...

I just bought one of these last Wednesday. $339. on deal w/ a coupon. I uncrated it, filled the jack w/ oil, pumped it up and released it a few times and it works great! No problems moving it around what so ever. If I was to move it w/ a bike on it, it would be easy enough to lower first...

Thanks guys - I went with a LED retro-fit kit as DByers suggested. OK, So I am getting closer to this project. Yesterday I went to Lowe's and bought Sylvania LED retrofit kits ($34.99 each). The led box is slim and will protrude less than 1" into the ceiling. the new fixture is solid...

What a great door! Nice to see progress . . . .

Some great suggestions here guys - Thank you! The rafters are 12" so there is some depth. The idea to retrofit smaller IC cans is one I like and will explore further. I don't think I am able to pull the old can out. The wing nut in there adjusts the height of the light socket, and the other...

^ Thank you for your detailed responses. Not exactly what I wanted to read, but I realize I just may be stuck w/ this heat leakage. I don't really want to ruin the nice smooth ceiling w/ a patch job or pay the $. It did dawn on me that I have some of the same fixtures in the basement so I...