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boiler filling normal vs really cold winter temps

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bbillcee
bbillcee Member Posts: 67
in Strictly Steam

Hi guys

i've had the automatic water filler on my boiler off for 2 seasons now to see how it fills, in regular winter temps (30-40's) i fill it about once a month, i dont wait for it to trip out the low water but once i see the red flashing light start to come on i fill. in the really cold temps its about 2 weeks maybe slightly more. I watch a guy on youtube who is always saying if u add fresh water to often in cuts a hole in the boiler….is two weeks ok?

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  • tcassano87
    tcassano87 Member Posts: 111

    The guy on YouTube is probably referring to water being added too often because of leaks, faulty air valves and things causing water to be introduced when it shouldn't be. With how cold it's been your certainly going to refill more often than you would with typical temperatures. If your boiler is working properly, no leaks in the system and it's simply getting water added because of extra usage then you're fine

    bbillcee
  • Captain Who
    Captain Who Member Posts: 543

    It seems like it may be normal, rather than excessive. Hopefully you are filling from the hot water tank because that has lost some of the air that is in cold tap water. Are you treating your water with anything? Do you know your tap water hardness and chlorides (water company usually reports on stuff like that if you can find it online). Are you keeping your pH in the 9 to 10.5 range?

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