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Aqua stat problem?

ChasMan
ChasMan Member Posts: 473
in THE MAIN WALL
FWIW, My Guage says the water is 240 degrees. THe Aquastat says it is 180.. My Candy thermometer says its about 175...

Since I hear no hissing, Im guessing my Tri Guage is busted.

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  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040


    I set the aqua stat to 180 and the gauge never gets over 140 or so. WM CGA Gold. Can I raise the aquastat until the mfg's gauge reads 180? Mounted right where they said to mount it. I should mention the unit does cycle off.

    Thanks, T
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • LIBOB
    LIBOB Member Posts: 23


    It might be a gauge problem.
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040


    Gauge is honeywell...3 months old now.
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177
    dilemma

    That's the question Tim. which is the more accurate ? install two more gauges and conduct a test pattern. lol that is if you got nothing else to do.
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040


    maybe I'll fill a cup with boiler drain water and check it's temp...seems easier than draining and installing addl gauges....har har har...thanks anyway.

    T
    Just a guy running some pipes.
  • Timco
    Timco Member Posts: 3,040


    Just found out mine is the opposite...to get 180* water, I needed to set the aquastat to about 210* or so...I double checked it with a digital thermometer straight out of the boiler just after it cycled. Pressure is just fine as well.

    T
    Just a guy running some pipes.
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