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Steam boiler - summer maintenance?

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ansky
ansky Member Posts: 41
in Strictly Steam
I have a steam boiler and was wondering if any type of routine maintenance is required during the summer months.  Is it necessary to drain the rust out every week like I normally do in the winter?  Should I keep the boiler full or empty in terms of water level?

Thanks.

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  • Alan (California Radiant) Forbes
    Alan (California Radiant) Forbes Member Posts: 4,643
    Summer Maintenance

    Keep the boiler full; drain the low water cutoff once a month instead of once a week.
    8.33 lbs./gal. x 60 min./hr. x 20°ΔT = 10,000 BTU's/hour

    Two btu per sq ft for degree difference for a slab
  • Techman
    Techman Member Posts: 2,143
    summer steamers

    Why once a month?I have only two steam customers.Thanks.
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