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seasonal maintenance

rmoore007ri
rmoore007ri Member Posts: 45
in Strictly Steam
What type of get-ready-for-winter sort of prep is required for a gas fired one pipe steam system . . . Works splendidly but the bride wants me to have someone come and check it.
Jean-David Beyer

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  • Fred
    Fred Member Posts: 8,542
    Make sure the boiler water is clean. Drain a little water from the drain valve on the boiler to remove any sediment. Look for any leaks around the boiler and along any piping/valves/fittings. Fire it up and make sure the main vents and radiator vents are all working properly and that the LWCO, Pressuretrol, Auto water feed function properly. Not a bad idea to have a Pro check and clean the burners, do a combustion test and adjust as needed.
    Hap_Hazzard
  • adambnyc
    adambnyc Member Posts: 260
    I'd add that you should take the pigtail off the pressuretrol and make sure it's completely cleaned out.
    steamhouseHap_Hazzard

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