US Boiler Burnham SteamMax 125k BTU Replacement Installation by Local Plumber Mike Diack - Mikey Pipes

There were multiple holes above the water line in this Burnham Independence steam boiler heat exchanger… and the homeowner had no idea until it was too late.By 7:50AM we were tearing it out.By 10:14AM we had ignition.By 11:24AM the job was DONE.This is a full uncut, real-world installation of a US Boiler Burnham SteamMax 125 gas-fired steam boiler, replacing a failed Independence SIN5 140,000 BTU unit.If you're a service technician, steam specialist, or plumbing & heating contractor, this is the type of install that separates professionals from pipe butchers.We cover:✔️ Proper Hartford Loop configuration✔️ Equalizer sizing✔️ Relief valve orientation (VERTICAL – not horizontal!)✔️ Pressure control setup (under 2 PSI, 1 differential)✔️ Electrical corrections (added service switch)✔️ Thermal imaging confirmation✔️ Chemical treatment + startup✔️ MegaPress on steam✔️ Real jobsite challenges (stairs beat us!)No fluff. No edits. Just real field work.📍 Long Island Steam Boiler Installation ExpertsIf you need steam boiler replacement, repair, maintenance, or combustion testing in:• Nassau County • Suffolk CountyCall Pipe Doctor Home Services📞 516-348-6300🌐 https://pipedoc.netWe install and service:• Steam Boilers• Gas Boilers• Oil Boilers• Hydronic Heating• Water Heaters• HVAC Systems🎯 FOR SERVICE TECHNICIANSIf you’re in the trades:Drop a comment below 👇Would you have done anything differently on that header?Let’s raise the standard.🚨 Become an ACiQ DealerIf you're a licensed & insured HVAC contractor and want to build your own private label brand:👉 https://aciq.com/mikeypipesGround floor opportunity.Disruptive contractor movement.Dealer growth engine.🎁 Limited Edition 2026 Mikey Pipes Poster – $42.50 DeliveredIncludes:• 5 Stickers• Pen• Card• Magnet💯 100% of proceeds go to charity.PayPal & Zelle: [email protected]: @PipeDoctorCashApp: $mikeypipesny⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 – The Boiler with HOLES01:30 – SteamMax 125 Overview07:50 – Jobsite Walkthrough & Piping Issues12:30 – Tearing Out the Independence22:00 – Header + Hartford Loop Rebuild30:14 – 10:14AM IGNITION33:00 – Thermal Imaging & Final Review34:45 – Finished Before LunchIf this video helped you:👍 Smash the thumbs up🔔 Subscribe📤 Share with a tech who still installs relief valves sidewaysBe well.God bless.Stay safe.Stay warm.#Burnham #SteamBoiler #SteamHeating