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Empire_2
Empire_2 Posts: 2,340
in THE MAIN WALL
I will drain and refill on start up after the boiler cycles a few times to clear the existing rust, any flux that may have been left behind in the system and just to see the condition of the water on a new installation. I might repete this again in about 5 to 10 years depending on what I see during a PM check.

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  • pb_4
    pb_4 Posts: 1
    draining water

    I HAD NEW BURHNAM BOILER INSTALLED 2 YTS AGO/ HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU DRAIN WATER FROM BOILER/ BURNMAN CLAIMS NEVER /HOW DO YOU KEEP BOILER WATER CLEAN
  • Constantin
    Constantin Posts: 3,796
    I wouldn't drain it...

    ... if it is a hot water system. Every time you fill the system with new water, you also introduce more oxygen, which will lead to more rust, etc. If you want a spotless heating system, I suggest you contact George at Rhomar for his cleaning and protection fluids.

    If this is a steam heater, I'd drain it only enough to ensure that the low-water cutoff switch is working properly and has not been obstructed by sediment (if applicable). My neighbors steamer dry-fired itself to death because its switch did not trip...
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