Diesel fuel in Hydronic system

D.Y.

I had a person add Diesel fuel to the Glycol feeder serving a triangle tube boiler with a smart 60 Dom. water heater. My question is what is the best solution on removing the diesel from the hydronic system

nicholas bonham-carter

fuel cleanup

naturally you will drain and refill the system. would it be possible to add a section of piping, at the "high point" of the system- a sort of reverse drip leg? if it worked the lighter fuel would float up into this section which could then be emptied. over a period of time all the fuel would end up there.--nbc

Unknown

You might give Rhomar a call 800.543.5975 and ask them. They're good people to work with.

http://www.rhomarwater.com/products/residential-hydronic-radiant/

Mark Custis

I vote with NBC

Nick is tight and tight.

Where did you find a person willing to add petrol to the water side and why did he think it was a good idea?

D.Y.

Reply

I really don't want to get into it but it was our P.M/Engineer

Mike C._4

What the ?????

That system needs some serious chemical cleaning.

Mike

Unknown

I agree with Mike. I'd get the diesel fuel out of there ASAP!
As I mentioned above, contact Rhomar I'm sure they have had experience with a similar situation as yours and can advise you. Take a look at the data sheet on their Hydro-Solv 9100 and like I said, talk to them. They may have suggestions on something that works better. You can probably get their products from your local supplier.