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Running out of hot water

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#1 ·
I have a Utica oil boiler in my ranch. NO water storage tank, just whatever is held in the system, and then everything needed is is fired on demand.


Issue im having is running out of hot water pretty fast while filling a bath.

It'll take pretty much a minute for the hot water to turn to luke warm, the boiler just cant keep up with the volume.

Though, if i run the shower, the water will stay burning hot until the oil tank is emptied.


what are some of my options?
 
#3 ·
Ayuh,... When I 1st went to the Dhw coil in my boiler, I was assured it would provide Unlimited hot water...
The 1st shower I took, turned Cold in no time...
It was then that it was pointed out ya need a Flow Restrictor in the waterline...
I sweat 1 in on the in-bound water line, at the coil...
Now, I have continuous Hot water...
It's adjustable for 1, or 2, or 3GPMs...
 
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