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Ellen
Ellen Member Posts: 2
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My building had a new boiler installed and according to the installer they cannot skim and clean the boiler until it has been running for a few weeks. Is this true? After reading "We Got Steam Heat" it didn't sound to me like that is necessary. I thought it would take a day but that they should clean and skim before it started running for the season. The installer suggested that it takes a few weeks for the oil to rise to the top. They conmpared it to the first oil change for a new car. Any input will be appreciated.

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  • Big Ed_3
    Big Ed_3 Member Posts: 170
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    Agree

    I skim the boiler the day of the install,but I know I will be back . It will take time for the unwanted oil to fully collect... Give it time you will know when it needs cleaning..
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