Squick

nicholas bonham-carter

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Dan_43

I added Squick to the boiler about a 2 weeks ago, the water is still cloudy. I thought that the particle would cling to contaminates and sink to the bottom!? What should I expect?
Dan

Dan_29

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I did the same thing last year. It took about two to four weeks for the stuff to sink to the bottom and allow the water to clear.

I find it difficult to add squick and wonder what all that junk attached to the squick will do if you periodically add squick or other cleaners and it settles on the bottom of the boiler. Therefore, I will not add chemicals to my boiler anymore.

I have decided to skim and flush the boiler of any rust only if absolutely necessary. Limiting makeup water will reduce the chance of rotting your boiler.

If you want to maintain your boiler, try testing for ph. Too little or too much is not good for the boiler sections.
I have tested my boiler water for ph as the manufacturer (Weil Mclain) suggests (range 7.0-8.5). I am reading 7.5 ph which is okay. I obtained a ph test kit, used for fish aquariams, at a pet store.

Conclusion:
Stop using boiler cleaner unless your boiler is really dirty. If you must use a cleaner, flush it out after use just as they do with the old standby TSP. There is a fine balance between keeping your boiler clean and rotting your sections by adding too much fresh water and/or chemicals.

Dan R.

markZ

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I agree w/ Dan about not messing around too much w/ new fresh water and chemicals. However, it was recommended to me by my boiler mechanic to use Squick. End of year I religiously drain boiler completely and leave top cap open to dry out. Prior to seasonal start up I add Squick while boiler is dry, close top cap and re-fill to correct loevel on site glass then fire her up. Never a problem, water in site glass is clear. Product seems to be working well for my system.

Mark Z

Dan_29

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Some folks use boiler cleaners as necessary with no apparent problems. I have also read that squick is an oxygen eater(oxygen in boiler water rots boiler sections)which is good. Nevertheless, I wonder what happens to the squick and sediment it attaches to if you do not flush it out of the boiler. Does it all settle on the bottom of the boiler? What,if any, negative effect does this settling have on a boiler?

Dan R.