Dirty water in boiler

tom_64

My boiler's water for my single pipe steam system is always dirty. I blew down the boiler everyday for a week and it stays dirty. I almost drained it the other day, removing the glass tube and letting the dirty water run and run till it was clear. Yesterday I tried blowing it down while it was running and brown water just poured out. What should I do? Are my radiators that dirty and risers full of oxidized material?? Please help.

Taylor_4

I've had the same problem. Had great success with Rhomar Water, http://www.rhomarwater.com/products/residential.htm.

Guy_6

Dirty

Keep in mind that every time you ADD fresh water, you are adding the contaminants that will make the water dirty. I would still add a cleaner, but then leave it alone. Let it settle and it will be fine.