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How much water use is too much?

I hear the autofeed kick in almost daily, at least every other day. If I turn it off I can go two or three days before needing water in the cold part of winter. What is typical for a home heating system (about 1800 sq ft)? I have an underground copper return about 15 years old that I am wondering about.

Also - how often should one clear the water in the float/autofeed system? I have been doing it every two or three days and always get dirty water for a few seconds. And how often should the lower drain be opened to clear dirty water? The sight tube also clouds up when I drain the float feeder.

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  • Dave DeFord_3
    Dave DeFord_3 Member Posts: 57
    Go to..

    hydrolevel.com and look for the documentation for their VXT autofeeder. It has a chart for the allowable usage for various size boilers. You might also be able to get this from the boiler manufacturers web site.
  • G Lyons
    G Lyons Member Posts: 36
    Install a water meter on the supply,

  • Steve Garson_2
    Steve Garson_2 Member Posts: 712


    I only add water once a month and only maybe a quart or so. I heat 450 EDR.
    Steve from Denver, CO
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