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Diesel fuel in Hydronic system

D.Y.
D.Y. Member Posts: 2
in THE MAIN WALL
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

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  • nicholas bonham-carter
    nicholas bonham-carter Member Posts: 8,578
    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
    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
    Mark Custis Member Posts: 537
    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.
    D.Y. Member Posts: 2
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    I really don't want to get into it but it was our P.M/Engineer
  • Mike C._4
    Mike C._4 Member Posts: 56
    What the ?????

    That system needs some serious chemical cleaning.

    Mike

  • Unknown
    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.
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