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Steam boiler pressure.

mmc239
mmc239 Member Posts: 94
in Strictly Steam
I believe my steam boiler pressure is to high because my steam baseboard located right above my boiler spots a lot of water and has a lot of air. Is this the pressure gauge and if so is it too high? 

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  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,312
    The gray box is the pressure control. Crank it down!

    If the baseboard keeps spitting, let us know.
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  • Ironman
    Ironman Member Posts: 7,508
    It shouldn’t be above 2 psi. If it’s a vapor system, 6-8 oz should be sufficient.
    Bob Boan
    You can choose to do what you want, but you cannot choose the consequences.
  • TonKa
    TonKa Member Posts: 104
    edited November 2022
    Does that gauge work?

    Set the pressuretrol to the lowest it can go: 0.5 psi.

    Pull the cover off the pressuretrol and verify the white wheel is set to 1.

    As far as the radiator goes, it is possible its problems may be related to the fact your pressure is too high. However, it may also be unrelated. You need to get the pressure straightened out first before anything else can be properly investigated, if needed.
  • mmc239
    mmc239 Member Posts: 94
    Thank you. Do I I just push the dial down manually on the gray box? 
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,312
    No. Turn the screw on the top counterclockwise. Watch the pointer go down.
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    TonKa
  • mmc239
    mmc239 Member Posts: 94
    Thank You. 
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,248
    @mmc239

    it's possible if you screw it down too low the boiler ma not start if that happens raise it a little. And if you really unscrew it too far the screw can become disconnected. use a little caution. you should also have the pigtail cleaned

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