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Pressure settings

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daveamir
daveamir Member Posts: 69
in Strictly Steam
Hey good morning guys , quick question, I have changed my pressure setting on my steam from high settings to low settings I have attached pictures. But now I notice there is water leaking from the top of the sight glass ever since I made the change, I think before when the pressure was higher there would be a little steam that would come out the side of the sight glass, would you guys have any advice. Also side note the sight glass keeps getting browner everyday, any remedy for that, thanks have. A great day guys.

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  • daveamir
    daveamir Member Posts: 69
    Here's a pic of the sight glass thanks
  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,539
    You should buy a new sight glass and the rubber and metal washers that go with it. make sure it's cut to the right length.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IREmp4K9oC4

    The old rubber washers get hard with age and sometimes they adhere to the inside of the cap nuts so make sure ihe inside of those nuts are clean.

    Next I would drain that boiler and flush it out good to get rid of the rust. It may take a few flushings to get it clean.

    Bob
    Smith G8-3 with EZ Gas @ 90,000 BTU, Single pipe steam
    Vaporstat with a 12oz cut-out and 4oz cut-in
    3PSI gauge
    daveamir
  • daveamir
    daveamir Member Posts: 69
    Thanks i appreciate the response

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