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Time to crank up the heat (One-pipe Steam System)
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taylorgeo
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I had a new Burnham Gas Boiler and Wet Return (Black Pipe) installed 8 months ago.
Just wondering what I need to do before I turn the heat on. Like flush all the water out of the Boiler, then refill it? Water is about half full in the Sight Glass.
Just wondering what I need to do before I turn the heat on. Like flush all the water out of the Boiler, then refill it? Water is about half full in the Sight Glass.
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Don't remove the water completely. A flush until the water runs clear is usually all that is needed. There is a great book available in the store on this website. https://heatinghelp.com/store/detail/we-got-steam-heat-a-homeowners-guide-to-peaceful-coexistence
Homeowner guide to everything you ever wanted to know about living with steam heatEdward F Young. Retired HVAC ContractorSpecialized in Residential Oil Burner and Hydronics0 -
Did you skim the boiler after installation?0
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