loss of gas pressure

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Sissy
Sissy Posts: 31
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Not sure if this question is for you, I have a gas boiler that works perfectly (as far as I know), but when the boiler runs I lose gas pressure at the stove(flame gets smaller). I'm wondering if this is normal or if I should call a plumber? I don't know if this helps but the gas line coming in is 1" and after the boiler drops down to 3/4". Sometimes when I'm cooking it drops down so noticeably that the water stops boiling in a pot.

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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Get in touch with

    your gas provider. Is this natural or LP gas? There could be a number of things wrong such as too long a pipe run, undersized piping, wrong size meter if natural gas etc. What is the BTU rating of the boiler and is the range a regular range or is it a commercial one?
  • oil-2-4-6-gas
    oil-2-4-6-gas Posts: 641


    Not NOrmal --as already stated you do not have enough gas to the house to support all appliances -- it can be a supplier issue or a plumbing issue ---
  • Sissy
    Sissy Posts: 31


    Thanks for the quick response. The boiler is a weil mclain cgs 5 133,500 btu boiler supplied by natural gas. Range is a standard residential model.
  • Sissy
    Sissy Posts: 31


    Also just looked at meter, it says 5 psi and 250 cph. Entire length of piping in house is under 50 ft.
  • bob young
    bob young Posts: 2,177
    DID IT EVER WORK CORRECTLY ?

    COULD BE A BAD REGULATOR OR METER . CALL THE UTILITY FIRST. if you call the plumber you will have to pay for diagnostic call even if it a utility issue.
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Defintely get in touch with

    your local natural gas provider to check things out. Then if you need a plumber they will let you know.
  • Sissy
    Sissy Posts: 31


    Thankyou everyone, I will call the gas company and keep you all posted.
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