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Small leak
Mike_reichert
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in Oil Heating
Hi I have a peerless boiler and I’m getting a small drip from this Anyone know what it is and how to remedy the problem
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That is an air vent. ...and not just any air vent. It is a micro bubble air vent. I have not had much success with taking them apart to repair the float valve inside them.
Those threads on the end are 1/2" pipe thread. As a temporary fix you can add a 1/2" coupling with thread sealant (like teflon tape or pipe dope) then place a 1/2" close nipple and a 1/2" pipe cap on the threaded end to seal it until the off season. Then you can get a professional to come and repair or replace it.Edward Young Retired
After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?
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is there a way to get it to stop dripping0
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Take it apart and get the valve inside there cleaned out. But I would wait until the spring. just put the cap on it for now.Mike_reichert said:is there a way to get it to stop dripping
Edward Young Retired
After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?
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I’d be quite impressed if you can dis and reassemble the valve mechanism on that air purger. Here is a common fix😁. Or buy another and swap the top part.Bob "hot rod" Rohr
trainer for Caleffi NA
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I think i've seen the top assembly on supplyhouse.com although it was named in a way that made it hard to find.hot_rod said:I’d be quite impressed if you can dis and reassemble the valve mechanism on that air purger. Here is a common fix😁. Or buy another and swap the top part.
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I don't know if this is the right cap for yours:
https://www.supplyhouse.com/Spirotherm-PJR000HA-Vent-Head-for-Jr-Series-Air-Eliminators1 -
buy a whole new one most times the screen inside is corroding unscrew the top and change the screen and screw new top on. make sure its not under pressure0
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