My first time using a purge valve after reading Pumping Away

RayWohlfarth

In this week's video, I discuss the first time I saw a purge valve setup and how it worked. I had read about the purge valve in Dan's Pumping Away and never had a chance to see one. Most of my clients were commercial or lite industrial. When I did, it worked like a charm. So much easier than trying to access painted over radiator vents behind furniture. Hope you enjoy it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dTaIwtjmLs

Nhaggard07

I also read pumping away.

Last week was my first solo boiler install. I used the pumping away method Dan outlined. I also installed 3 purge zones on the return above my zone valves. It took all of 5 minutes to purge the system at the end of the day.

Also, Webstone/Bluefin make combination vales that are basically prefabbed purge zones you can just propress in place. Super nice.

Nhaggard07

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mikespipe

it works well with baseboard one pipe systems but not with radiators

Bigb

great summary. I literally had to do this yesterday. Internal Air vent on Burnham Alpine boiler went bad and I introduced air into system while replacing. My “purge valve” is on the flange valve for supply circulator (only one zone). It took awhile clear out air, but it worked. Much thanks.

RayWohlfarth

Thanks all

@mikespipe I didnt know that Thanks

@Nhaggard07 Kudos to you. Thats a great feeling. I have seen the webstone valves on line but not in person

@Bigb Its so much easier than trying to access air vents behind furniture

mattmia2

Those 3 way valves with the drain are great after the water meter too, you can use them to drain the system at the lowest point or shut off the system with access to water through the drain depending on how you position the 3 way valve.