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Why Raising Steam Boiler Pressure Is a HUGE Mistake (Costs You Money & Causes Banging!)
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RayWohlfarth
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A comfort complaint, one radiator was cool. The owner turned the pressuretrol from 2 to 5 psi. More pressure means more heat. See how that simple turn of a screw made the problem worse. Hope you like this week's video.
Ray Wohlfarth
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Pointing out that turning up steam pressure is like turning up the radio to cover up the noise of an engine knocking is quite a gem, sir! ….
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