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popping & crackling noise (scale buildup?)
                
                    mitch101                
                
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                    Does anyone in northern/central NJ know how to remove scale buildup from the bottom of a residential steam boiler (gas - mfg. Crown, model BSI103)?  The crackling noise at startup was never there before.  It's 4 years old and might be saved if the right chemical can break up the sediment at the bottom.  It has no leaks so I doubt it's rust (yet).  I think it's hard water's mineral deposits laying on the bottom.  Anybody know someone good at this in NJ?  Thanks!                
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            Is this a steam or hot-water boiler? From the model number I'd say probably steam.................All Steamed Up, Inc.
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            I would open it up and take a look wash out what you can, have water and deposits tested0
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            Sounds like a job for the Gerry Gill wand0
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