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Higher orange and yellow flames

eltin
eltin Member Posts: 43
in Strictly Steam
The burner flames on the steam boiler was blue before sweeping up dust from from around the boiler. I have noticed that the flames are now higher and very bright yellow to orange. I am thinking that its due to the heavy dust that was in the area, or I could be wrong. Its been a few days now and still the same

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 24,525
    When you were sweeping, did much dust get into the burner area? Things may have gotten somewhat gunked up in there. That flame colour suggests that the air balance is now off. You might need to get someone to clean the blower and air shutters and all and then check and adjust the burners.
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,274
    Like @Jamie Hall said.....and call a pro to perform a combustion analysis with a digital analyzer....
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  • eltin
    eltin Member Posts: 43
    It's newly poured concrete floor. I was taking down insulation from the ceiling. The floor is dusty also. Is it this that has contributed to the off balance?
  • Paul S_3
    Paul S_3 Member Posts: 1,274
    edited December 2016
    Was some sheet rock installed? I usually see problems from the sanding of the compound .....really should not run a boiler when theres construction
    ASM Mechanical Company
    Located in Staten Island NY
    Servicing all 5 boroughs of NYC.
    347-692-4777
    ASMMECHANICALCORP@GMAIL.COM
    ASMHVACNYC.COM
    https://heatinghelp.com/find-a-contractor/detail/asm-mechanical-company
  • eltin
    eltin Member Posts: 43
    Yes I was cutting strips of sheet rock
  • Abracadabra
    Abracadabra Member Posts: 1,948
    clean the burners?
  • eltin
    eltin Member Posts: 43
    I did and the flame went down a bit. Does that attribute to the high flames?
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 24,525
    Sorry, but the whole burner and air system needs to be cleaned and readjusted, with proper gauges...
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
    Paul S_3

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