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Backflow Preventer to a HW Boiler

RobLund
Member Posts: 10
in Gas Heating
I recently changed out a vent valve on one of the HW radiators. I had to drain part of he system. I turned off the valves on both sides of the BFP and vented the system. After changing the valve I turned the valves back on and vented the system to the highest point, and filled the system. Now the bfp is leaking. Is there an easy remedy?
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The BFP may have dirt under check valve seat. Try draining some water out of the system and refill the boiler. Typically a BFP dumps water when the pressure in the boiler and heating system is greater than the pressure on the house side of the domestic water supply.
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Thanks.
I will give that a try. I find it interesting that is the cause as there was virtually no flow when taking changing out the vent valve. It makes sense but kind of hard to fathom.0 -
The boiler needs to be completely drained? That would be draing the entire system.
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If you're draining the boiler, and you have a LWCO, put a ball valve upstream of the WF/BF and one right after. I don't like leaving the water feed open all the time. Check the pressure weekly (if no change in pressure). If you have a leak it will keep feeding.steve0
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@RobLund
Make sure the backflow preventer is on the upstream side of your PRV. If not they will act funny and cause problems0
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