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Steam Near Boiler Piping

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  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Member Posts: 3,042

    I always have a hot dust smell at the first or second run at the beginning of the heating season. Is the hot oil haze coming out of the vents ? Maybe take a step back and do a bunch of skimming.

    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
  • SMRTK
    SMRTK Member Posts: 36

    make up is there. Image below. Yes, more skimming for sure. It’s bouncing all over the place. I want to get it up and check for leaks (none yet) then I’ll let it cool a bit and skim some more tonight and tomorrow. And then maybe again here and there through the week. My assumption is the oils in the pipes from cutting will be coming back to the boiler eventually.

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  • 109A_5
    109A_5 Member Posts: 3,042

    " Not seeing a makeup water valve, usually it is kind of close to the boiler. "

    Still not seeing the Valve.

    National - U.S. Gas Boiler 45+ Years Old
    Steam 300 SQ. FT. - EDR 347
    One Pipe System
  • ethicalpaul
    ethicalpaul Member Posts: 7,875

    I looked up the Utica skimming instructions, and they don't mention adding some washing soda or TSP substitute like some manufacturers do. I found it cuts the oil and makes skimming far easier and shorter process.

    Run some of that detergent in the boiler for a short while and then skim. Nice install! I am also a little curious where the makeup water valve is 😅

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  • SMRTK
    SMRTK Member Posts: 36

    the valve to make up water is located above and behind the boiler on the wall. Where it was when I bought the house. I intend to relocate it to the copper pipe on the return leg when I drain it down next. Is that what you were looking for or am I misunderstanding. Picture is grainy but it is there.

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    ethicalpaul

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