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Ultra 230 - 183,000 BTU Output High Efficiency Boiler (Nat Gas or LP)

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383-500-704
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Ultra 230 - 183,000 BTU Output High Efficiency Boiler (Nat Gas or LP)
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383-500-704 has been discontinued
Discontinued June 18, 2013
This product was discontinued because the part number was changed by the manufacturer. No modifications were made to the replacement product.
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Product Highlights

Product Highlight: BTU Output
183000 Max BTUs
Product Highlight: Fuel Type
Natural Gas, Propane
Product Highlight: Vent Type
Direct Vent, PVC, AL29-4C
Product Highlight: Warranty
15 Year Limited (Heat Exchanger), 1 Year (Parts) Warranty
Product Highlight: System Type
Hydronic (Water)
Product Highlight: Width (Inches)
22-13/16" Width

Description

Heating equipment must be installed, commissioned, and serviced by a licensed and qualified professional in accordance with manufacturer instructions, applicable codes, and industry standards. Manufacturers do not accept warranty or technical support requests from homeowners or unlicensed individuals. All warranty and technical inquiries must be initiated by the licensed professional responsible for the installation.

**Series 3 Ultra Boiler
Key Features
- Gas fired water boiler with cast aluminum heat exchanger
- Venturi mixing body mixes air and gas providing higher efficiency
- Designed to operate in low temperature condensing applications
- Outdoor reset and domestic hot water priority standard
- Negative regulated gas valve precisely delivers gas to the boiler
- Electronic control module automatically adjusts blower speed and gas flow rate in response to environment
- Modulates with 5 to 1 turndown ratio
- Variable speed motor matches combustion output to heating needs
- High grade stainless steel burner features quiet operation, high efficiency, and cleaner combustion for low NOx applications.

  • Propane Conversion Orifice included for LP Gas Applications

    Hydro-Core Near Boiler Installation Options:
  • Specs

    Width (Inches):

    22-13/16"

    Fuel Type:

    Natural Gas

    Propane

    Vent Type:

    Direct Vent

    PVC

    AL29-4C

    Boiler Type:

    High Efficiency

    Color:

    Slate Gray

    Efficiency:

    95.4%

    System Type:

    Hydronic (Water)

    Features:

    Direct Vent

    Condensing

    EI/Spark Ignition

    Vent Size:

    4"

    3"

    Water Connection:

    1"

    Gas Connection:

    1/2"

    BTU Input:

    230000

    BTU Output:

    183000

    Warranty:

    15 Year Limited (Heat Exchanger), 1 Year (Parts)

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    Product Reviews

    4.86 out of 14 reviews
    100% would recommend this product
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    I Will Look For More Boilers Alike Again.

    Absolutely Amazing I Installed Four Boiler WMc So Far, I Am The Pro Installer Of This Type, I Would Recommend To Everyone.
    Simo
    MA
    4 months ago
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    Weil McLain Ultra 230

    Almost a perfect replacement for the series 3
    Greg
    Pittsburgh PA
    7 months ago
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    great deal, price and shipping

    replacing wood outside boiler
    rick
    OH
    12 months ago
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    HVAC Service Manager - Very Reliable Product

    The company I work has installed several hundred of these boilers. I can tell you they are extremely reliable, fairly easy to maintain, and definitely intuitive to troubleshoot. I would highly recommend the Ultra Boilers to anyone.
    ServiceManager
    NY
    2 years ago
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    Good value for $

    This is a great price for the produce. Great delivery.
    Kent
    Davison, MI
    2 years ago
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    A Complex Install, but Intelligent Unit

    I installed this boiler to replace a 23-year old Smith model that was socking me with $300+ per month gas bills and I couldn't be happier. The first gas bill of heating season was only $91! There are a lot of steps to this install, and you end up jumping around the manual quite a bit to work on all the different pieces, but it's not super complicated. My setup uses 2 zones with independent thermostats and zone valves, so I paired this model with a Taco zone valve controller and they play well together. For anyone in a similar setup, wire your system circulator (not the boiler circulator) into the zone valve controller instead of into the boiler. This prevents the system circulator from running before at least one of your zone valves is open and over-pressurizing that part of the loop.
    Steve
    York, PA
    7 years ago
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    This machine is a Dream come true

    this is a true beauty, the design looks great, the menu is really simple, and the efficiency and the simplicity of this machine is amazing, we are extremely happy with it. I always thought the heating issues at our house was due to poor heating design (we have Radiant Floor Heating), but now I learned that was not the case, it was poor Boiler, ever since we replaced the boiler, rooms that were always cold, are now perfectly warm, sometimes the house got so warm with the settings we used to have, that we have been lowering and re-adjusting the thermostats around the house to make sure it doesn't get too warm. Very happy with this Purchase.
    Alex
    New Jersey
    8 years ago
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    hi efficiency boiler

    The 1st boiler that was shipped was damaged, but Supply House promptly shipped a replacement. The boiler has been installed and is functioning perfectly. One call was made to Weil McLain for the system setup and tech support was prompt and courteous.
    MountainKen
    Colorado
    8 years ago
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    very very pleased ++++ I'm fussy

    I have had this 2 seasons.......tough house to heat..3 story Victorian....9.5 ceilings....got a quality installation.....4 zones...........no problems whatsoever....super quiet....gas bills went down 35 to 40 %...seems like great quality to me......replaced a 30 year old Burnham conventional gas boiler..no bad voodoo here
    JC
    Whitman Ma.
    11 years ago
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    Working well through many cold nights

    We had three of these units installed in 2 old 1930's building that has many old radiators. The system has ran without a hitch since 2012. The system regulates the water flow and temperature by a thermostat outside and inside. The system is easy to monitor and makes the Maintenance Departments easier and more efficient. It has gone through 2 extreme temperature winters in very inefficient insulated buildings without a hitch. Very easily the best piece of equipment in use in our buildings. Highly recommended
    Lance Trusty
    Billings MT
    12 years ago
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    Product Q&A

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    Q: is circulator pump included with new unit

    Asked by don 11 years ago

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    Yes this model includes a Taco Model 0014 circulator

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    Q: what is the normal working PSI f the Ultra 230 230,000 BTU Boiler. What should the max pressure be for the relief valve? Natural Gas. Thank you

    Asked by New Boiler 11 years ago

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    Operating pressure must never exceed 25psi. Relief valve must be set to no greater than 30psi.

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    Q: My 230 doesn't seem to heat as effectively in 2 of the 4 zones....is the operating temp the same for all zones? Can it be set for individual zones ? Nice and quiet and gas bills went down a good bit. This replaced a 30 yr old unit.

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    yes it is, could be a water flow issue in those 2 zones.

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    Q: CAN BLACK PIPE BE USED WITH THE WEIL-MCLAIN ULTRA BOILERS.

    Asked by joe 12 years ago

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    This unit may not use ABS pipe venting when using concentric or sidewall vents. It may be used when venting the unit directly. For more information please see page 6 here: http://s3.supplyhouse.com/product_files/Weil%20Mclain%20-%20383-500-724%20-%20Install%20Instructions%20%28Venting%29.pdf

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    Q: is the weil mclain 383-500-724 boiler a wall hung mountable?

    Asked by mayer the buyer 13 years ago

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    Yes. The mounting kit is part 389-900-180 and can be found here on our website : http://www.pexsupply.com/Weil-McLain-389-900-180-Wall-Mount-Kit-For-Weil-McLain-Ultra-Boiler

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    Q: Do you need to add a special additive if you have pex piping instead of copper.

    Asked by Joe 14 years ago

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    No additives are required, but you should use PEX tubing with an oxygen barrier.

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    Q: Can it be used with propane

    Asked by Joe 14 years ago

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    Yes, this boiler is field-convertible to propane.

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    My ultra 230 came with a orifice (disk) that can be installed for propane use. Check the online installation manual to see for sure if that is still an option. Do not count on getting any help from anyone in the heating and cooling industry if you are DIY and are not a licenced installer. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Device

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    Q: Existing boiler is well mcclane 175000 btu 80percent ef.what would be the proper replacement size with the95 percent ef.

    Asked by Joe 14 years ago

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    This Ultra boiler would be a good choice if your current boiler is gas-powered, but it may require different venting methods. Keep in mind that condensing boilers are not able to achieve their full efficiency ratings when they are used to produce "high-temperature" water (above approximately 150°F).

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    Q: Can it be used with conventional baseboard,6 zone system.

    Asked by Joe 14 years ago

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    Yes, it can.

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    - Another PexSupply Customer

    Yes, but you would need a separate zone controller for 6 zones. The on board hardware/software only recognizes 3 zones one being the boiler circulator itself.

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    Q: do you need a water heater to supply hot or keep water to the boiler,or this boiler supply it own hot water for heat. It because i have a tankless water heater,thanks

    Asked by 14 years ago

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    This boiler is designed to operate as part of a closed heating loop. This means that it continuously cycles and reheats the same water (for many years, ideally). The only water supply to the unit would be from a pressure reducing fill valve connected to the boiler and a water supply line. It offsets any minor water loss from valves, air eliminators, etc.

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    - Jon

    A thankless water heater is not needed with this boiler to operate. If you want to use it for domestic hot water you'll need to add a heat exchanger water tank. The water that circulates in these boilers contains ph adjusting chemicals to preserve the slimjnim heat exchanger.

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    - Jon

    This boiler will operate independently of an hot water system. You can heat your home with it and continue to use your tankless water heater.

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