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Boiler \"scale\" remover
Bill_6
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Does anybody know if this
"UltraScale-Away" made by
http://www.fuelefficiencyllc.com/
would really clean the "inside scale" out of a 27 year old home boiler ?
williamb@prismafibers.com
"UltraScale-Away" made by
http://www.fuelefficiencyllc.com/
would really clean the "inside scale" out of a 27 year old home boiler ?
williamb@prismafibers.com
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Are you having...
boiler scale problems?
More importantly if you have a gasketed C.I. sectional boiler (vs. a push nippled C.I. sectional or a steel boiler) is it compatable w/ the gasket material (a question for the boiler mfg.)0 -
no problems except it's almost 30 years old. Never cleaned at all. I view it like an "oil change".
the fuel efficiency llc people say it won't hurt them. I'll have to check with Burnham.
Just wondered if stuff like that works. The calcium can be really hard !0 -
steam
I assume, not hot water.
If it's Burnham ask Glenn Stanton here what they say.0 -
Are you sure
you have a scale problem? Generally hard water scale, calcium, lime, usually found in DHW boilers, needs an acid based cleaner.
Soap based, TSP, etc won't cut it. You really need to identify the type, if any, of gunk you are trying to remove. Then the proper treatment can be selected.
Generally adding cleaners requires a transfer pump, buckets, hoses, etc. It may be a task for a contractor with the "right stuff" Knowledge and tool- wise
Acid based cleaners can be a real clothes "hole-ing
experience.
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If the boiler
is a hot water boiler and it is not showing any indications of deposit buildup, then I would leave it alone. Generally you would get an indication of buildup such as a percolating sound.if there were deposits within the cast iron sections.
If the boiler is steam and is this old, you again are probably better off leaving it alone. What is in there may actually be protecting the iron somewhat. If you are concerned about the quality of water in your boiler, I would always advise having it tested first to determine what is actually in there. Hope this helps.
Glenn Stanton
Burnham Hydronics0
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