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1st startup of the season for my one pipe steam boiler
Spunky424
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It’s nearing the time I usually start up my steam boiler for the season. I just converted to a gas fed steam boiler and wondering if there is a check list of things that should be done before starting her up for the first time this season. It’s been sitting the whole summer and I was thinking the sediment in the water (if any) has a chance to settled so I was planning on draining the system and refilling to see what’s in there. Would this be a bad idea? TIA
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Won't hurt. Probably won't find much, though. However... was the new boiler well skimmed when it was installed? If not, you'll be wanting to do that...Br. Jamie, osb
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Don't bother draining the whole thing. As you said, the sediment is at the bottom, so just open up the drain(s) until the water runs clear. Maybe a gallon or two.
Do you keep your water at a certain PH?NJ Steam Homeowner. See my sight glass boiler videos: https://bit.ly/3sZW1el0
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