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Old Oil Boiler

Emra
Emra Member Posts: 2
edited December 23 in THE MAIN WALL

Hello everyone can anyone help me how to adjust water in this steam system.

Some time it is busting/braking vent valves, someone told me that water is above the level. I'm afraid to touch because, the valves are old

And quick question

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Does that cause the Hammering in the lines. Thank you Appreciate it

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  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 9,526
    edited December 23

    Looks like a commercial or large multi family residential boiler. Who is in charge of taking care of this beast?

    EDIT: the gauge glass you are pointing to. That is showing the water level in the boiler. Is that a crack in the glass? …or is that just dirt on the inside or outside from marking it with tape of some kind?

    The banging/hammer can have many causes …improper venting, pipes sagging, radiator valves partially closed, defective traps on two pipe steam systems.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

    Grallert
  • Emra
    Emra Member Posts: 2
    edited December 23

    Hi there

    Thank you for answering, and that is dirt inside of gauge, and someone told that I need to level it to the line marketed on behind of gauge. And my question is braking vent valves, and how to level it.

    It is a beast, I'm superintendent in this building I do take care of it make sure everything is running good

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 9,526
    edited December 23

    Look for a valve at the bottom of the LWCO.

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    There will be lots of water to let out in order to get that level lower.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 9,526

    @Emra If you are not familiar with how a steam boiler operates, you might want to take a look at the books available in the https://www.heatinghelp.com/store/ . Some are written for the non engineer. This might be a good one for you. https://www.heatinghelp.com/store/detail/we-got-steam-heat-a-homeowners-guide-to-peaceful-coexistence/ Kind of a beginner book on steam systems. You will want to get more info as you learn how your boiler system works.

    Edward Young Retired

    After you make that expensive repair and you still have the same problem, What will you check next?

  • retiredguy
    retiredguy Member Posts: 982

    I would recommend that you call in a professional service company that does service on a boiler of that size and has insurance for the "just in case senario". This is not a boiler that a novice should be experimenting on. From the questions you are asking, I see that servicing this boiler is way above your experience level.Please call an expert before you make a mistake. Tell us where you are and we may be able to recommend a company to call for help.

    mattmia2
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 11,029

    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1829219#Comment_1829219

    beyond the liability for burning up or blowing up a building full of people, not having it set up right is going to cost far more in operating costs than paying someone that knows what they are doing to service it.

    bburd
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,418
    https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/comment/1829264#Comment_1829264

    This. @Emra , where are you located? We might know someone………………..

    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
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