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Too Much Rhomaar

btc
btc Member Posts: 43
in THE MAIN WALL
New install of Peerless Steam, Series 63--installer by own admission put too much Rhomar "Treatment" liquid in boiler. It is negatively affecting steam generation and distribution--not to mention smelling my entire house up. Any advise on how to clean this out? Installer says it is my problem now.
Any help appreciated.

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  • Brad White_9
    Brad White_9 Member Posts: 2,440
    Call George at Rhomar

    Not sure about the dosage and effect but if there is an antidote beyond flushing and a way to measure the remaining concentration, George would know.

    Your installer is a pill, IMHO, for leaving you like that.
  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    The smell tends to linger

    and is harder to get rid of than the strong mix. I know it takes a few washes to get that smell out of my hands at the end of the day:) You can flush the product out easily.

    Maybe put some peppermint in the systems, most drug stores have liquid mint extract. A little goes a long way :)

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  • ttekushan_3
    ttekushan_3 Member Posts: 962
    I've used plenty of water treatments

    but the point of putting it in a new or oily boiler is to get rid of it and the impurties! It can be a useful final step, but gosh everything in moderation.

    You could take advantage of the overdose but it really should be done by your tech. I'll tell you what I do, but getting your tech to do it may be unlikely.

    Pipe the skim port of the boiler into a valve and to a drain. Crack the valve open and allow the boiler to steam, dumping the turbulent surface impurites held there by the Rhomar into the drain. Allow the water feeder to replenish. An hour is usually pretty good. You'll see the water level stabilize after awhile. Shut it off and then skim for awhile longer. Close valve, and blow down the excess water from the bottom and you should be good to go.

    Terry T

    steam; proportioned minitube; trapless; jet pump return; vac vent. New Yorker CGS30C

  • btc
    btc Member Posts: 43
    Rhomar

    Much thanks for the responses. I will attempt to skim the boiler as discussed above.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0
    Hydronic flavours...

    Make mine Chocolate please :-)

    Why not, I understand there is a tire company that now has tires that have certain enjoyable essences. Heres a link for the tires...http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/11/business/yourmoney/11goods.html?ex=1328850000&en=61b4aeb2ab3dfd3a&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss

    I think you might have a great idear ther HR;-)

    ME
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