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Sight glass

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daveamir
daveamir Member Posts: 69
in Strictly Steam
Hi guys good morning, just wondering is it normal to have this condensate build on my sight glass in the picture I've attached. I've never noticed before I just changed all my vents to gorton could that be a reason thanks

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  • BobC
    BobC Member Posts: 5,552
    That could be an indication the boiler needs to be skimmed, is the water line bouncing up and down much when the boiler is steaming?

    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
    Very slightly, how would I skim thank you
  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,529
    You could be very lucky and have had a skim port installed by the installer.......more often not.
    Pictures of the boiler & piping would tell.
  • daveamir
    daveamir Member Posts: 69
    Here are the photos thanks
  • Grallert
    Grallert Member Posts: 1,077
    On the right side of the boiler is a round plate with six bolts. If that plug in the center can be removed there is a good spot for a skim port. Add a nipple and a cap.

    Miss Hall's School service mechanic, greenhouse manager, teacher, dog walker and designated driver

  • Neild5
    Neild5 Member Posts: 203
    The other item I noticed is the temp/pressure relief valve has too short of a pipe pointing down and the open end of the pipe isn't suposed to be threaded.

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