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Draining the system

Porcellini230
Porcellini230 Member Posts: 4
in Strictly Steam

is it beneficial to drain my home steam boiler in the summer months when not in use. Probably around 7 months out of the year

Thanks

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  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 23,883

    Not really. Most folks just overfill it slightly, run it up to boiling to boil off the oxygen in the new water, and let it be.

    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • Mad Dog_2
    Mad Dog_2 Member Posts: 7,339

    No. Mad Dog

    Consulting by Mad Dog & Matt Jr.
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 8,254

    Jamie is correct, but I like @Mad Dog_2's detailed explanation much better!

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    Neild5ChicagoCooperator
  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 2,871

    It could not hurt to drain off the solids….

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