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I have a steam boiler and 5 days ago I woke up to find a smell of something burning in the basement. I went and found the water level gauge of my boiler to be empty. I filled the boiler manually until the gauge was 1/2 to 3/4 full, but when I came back from work that day, I had the same problem: the water gauge was really low (not empty). It's been going on for the last 5 days and I am adding water like crazy very morning and every afternon after work. I have not found any leaks anywhere and my radiators are all working. What is going on?? Help
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Val
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call someone...
asap...if you are having to add that much water you have a leak somwhere...maybe above the water line. Be VERY careful adding water to a near empty boiler..it could explode...wait until it is cold. Please call a steam person try the find a pro at the list up top....where aare you the the country? kpc
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