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Guage Glass

Bob Scott_3
Bob Scott_3 Member Posts: 4
I have a one pipe system and my gauge glass started leaking.

Can I run my system with the upper and lower values turn off for a day or two.

Thanks

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  • bob young
    bob young Member Posts: 2,177


    MAKE sure the low water cut off & other safeties work properly.
  • Bob Scott_2
    Bob Scott_2 Member Posts: 1
    Gauge Glass

    Thanks for the info.

    I tried running the system with the tube removed but it did seem to want to sent heat to the radiators. When I put the tube back in they heated up very quickly.

    I didn't think that this should have made a difference.
  • JJ_4
    JJ_4 Member Posts: 146
    Yes

    I went along for most of last heating season with the sight gauge valved off....but I did open it once a week to check level at the same time a I blew down and checked the feed/LWCO.

    Had it replaced this year.
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