steam boiler

Tom M

Interesting idea, there is still water in the unit however. Are you saying connect the two appliances and then open both valves and let the higher pressure of the water heater bring the water into the sight glass then close these valves? Jump starting it....Hot water into a cold boiler is scary perhaps a laundry sink?

Tom M

steam boiler lock out

Guys I need a little help with a steam boiler. First off can steam boilers can be completely locked out? Or should I say a low water cut-off lock out the whole system. I flush out a boiler for a family member disconnected the glass guage and cleaned it then I could not refill it. There is an automatic water feeder that was installed with-out a bypass loop for manual filling. In the past if I had to add water I would ask for heat then push the red feeder button (now green) and add water. I cannot get any indication of power from this thing now. There are no lights for low water alarm nor do I hear any relay's going through its attempt. Would an air lock around a probe type cut off put the sytem in a coma? Do I have to unscrew it a little to purge this? Any other ideas?

kpc_38

is the power on?

check all your switches, breaker/ fues and if there is a thermal cut out.

Jamie Hall

additional low water cut out

is there a chance that there is an additional low water cut out on that thing? Some boilers (usually bigger ones) have two -- and the second one, set lower, almost always has a manual reset on the switch. Can really catch you out the first time it trips!

Tom M

Only one cut-off, no pilot either its intermittient, breaker is on as well. I did not see any button that would allow me to manually open it on the feeder. The housing cover of the cut-off says excessive debris could cause a "grounded probe" which seems highly possible. But it also says refill and flush which is a mute point since I cant get any function to move. I feel like shutting off the supply ahead of the automatic water feed and pipe in a loop that allows me to by pass this thing. I am hopeing that if I attempted that the system would be revived.

Unknown

get a washing machine hose

Add some water to the boiler through the drain valve, if you only need to do it one time for troubleshooting purposes. Lots of times, there's a water heater nearby you can get water from...