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Boiler cleaning

lchmb
lchmb Member Posts: 2,997
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How old is it? When you say you have seen the inside, did you drain the boiler and open a port? Are you having issue's with the system or just doing some general maintanance yourself?

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  • scott75
    scott75 Member Posts: 100
    boiler cleaning

    Hey guys, quick question. I want to use a solution (I forget the name of it but it was from a supply house) to clean my boiler. However, I've seen the inside of my boiler and it looks as though the dirt, rust, and other junk in there could be the only thing holding it together. Have any of you ever used a cleaning solution and discovered leaks later. If not, is it possible? I don't need a new boiler as is AND don't want to need a new one.
  • Bob_19
    Bob_19 Member Posts: 94
    That does sound odd,

    if the boiler looks that bad inside then you are going to have leaks eventually anyway.
    If by cleaning you mean using a caustic cleaner, then yes, you could cause more problems if the product is over used, which most folks have a tendancy to do.


    Most likely you have hardwater scale buildup which will need a acid to be effective. If I were you I'd not mess with it until someone has a chance to look at it.

  • scott75
    scott75 Member Posts: 100


    Yes just doing general maintenance. It is from 1982. I did drain it and look inside. The outside of the water jackets look fine. Could the cleaner damage radiator valves? We do have a terrible hard water problem here. Out of curiosity, how would an expert know if it will or wont leak after a cleaning?
  • Alan_6
    Alan_6 Member Posts: 87
    boiler cleaning

    There is always a chance, it will leak after, chemicals are used. If the flue is clean, and the boiler does not make noise, I would not clean it. The Weil-Mclain Boiler website, does have some info on cleaning boilers, and what chemicals to use.
  • Dan Peel
    Dan Peel Member Posts: 431
    cleaning

    An expert would only know after the cleaning whether it leaked or not. If you have concerns will the quality of your fill water then purchase DI water from a local drimking water supplier and pump the system full. Adding an o2 scavenger and boiler treatment will help slow additional metal disolving in the boiler. Enjoy...Dan

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