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HOW OFTEN Should you blow down a boiler?
ANSWER: If it's a steam boiler: Once a month. If it's a forced hot water boiler-You don't have to. You'll only be adding more air into the system causing more noise.
Why is it desirable to return as much condensate to the boiler as passible?
In order to assure that the boiler has enough make up water to continue w/ normal operations w/ out having to introduce new water to the system that would bring in additional air and impurities that would be harmful to the system.
What is the difference between a furnace and a boiler?
A furnace heats air; a boiler heats water. --The HVAC Veteran
Hot water baseboard heating system?
Hot water heating systems must be free of air to operate properly. The art of purging air from one of these systems comes with experience. There are usually purge setups in the piping, if the system was installed properly. The purge setup will consist of one ball valve or gate valve and one boiler drain somewhere in the loop or zone. There should be a half inch copper line connected to the water in the house that's used to fill the boiler and to purge air. This line will have an auto feeder valve somewhere between the tie into the water lines and the boiler. There is a lever on top of the auto feed valve. This lever is to override the automatic setting that keeps the boiler at the right pressure. When lifted up the lever allows city water pressure to be fed into the boiler. When the lever is down the setting will be somewhere between 12 and 25 pounds. This safeguards the system in case of a leak somewhere. Water will be added automatically. The way we purge the system is by hooking a hose to the boiler drain in the purge setup. Close the ball or gate valve and feed water through the system and out the boiler drain. The ball valve is to make sure the water we're putting in goes through the entire system before exiting. After the hose is hooked up and opened and the ball valve is closed, lift the lever on the automatic feeder and force city water into the boiler, around the loop your purging and out the hose. Be sure to watch the pressure gauge on the boiler and never exceed twenty five pounds. You will set off the pressure relief valve at 30 pounds. This is why the hose must be opened before the lever is lifted on the auto feeder. Put the hose end into a five gallon bucket and watch for air bubbles. Once the air bubbles have subsided, allow the system to purge for a few more minutes. Close the lever on the auto feeder and then the boiler drain. Open the ball valve and you're done.
What are the differences between boilers and burners?
A burner is the part of the boiler that creates and controls the flame that heats the water. If you meant difference between a boiler and a furnace, a boiler makes hot water and a furnace makes hot air.
Should you hear the sound of water rushing when the boiler turns on?
No, that noise means there is air in the system which needs to be bled, then replaced with water.
How do you install a number 67 automatic hot water air vent?
Auto vents should be placed on the highest part of a heating system. If you are trying to get rid of air out of your heating system, the BEST product on the market right now is called a spiro-vent. If you don't have one near your boiler, you are NOT getting the performance that you should. This is a must have on any boiler!
HOW OFTEN Should you blow down a boiler?
ANSWER: If it's a steam boiler: Once a month. If it's a forced hot water boiler-You don't have to. You'll only be adding more air into the system causing more noise.
Can you incorporate a solid fuel back boiler into a pressure water system it would be nice not to have to use so much oil and take advatage of our wood burning stove?
Yes, If it is a pressurized system, the water from the back boiler and your oil or gas fired boiler can be mixed. This can also be achieved by using a water to water plate exchanger to preheat the return water from your heating devices. If you have a forced air heating system in the house, a coil can be placed in the main trunk line of the duct work and heated by circulated water from the back boiler.
Why do you get air in boiler?
Air can enter a boiler for several reasons. It can be due to leaks in the system, improper installation of valves or fittings, or inadequate water pressure in the system. When air enters the boiler, it can cause issues such as reduced efficiency, noisy operations, and potentially damage the system. Regular maintenance and proper installation can help minimize air entry into the boiler.
Why is it desirable to return as much condensate to the boiler as passible?
In order to assure that the boiler has enough make up water to continue w/ normal operations w/ out having to introduce new water to the system that would bring in additional air and impurities that would be harmful to the system.
Hot water baseboard heating system?
Hot water heating systems must be free of air to operate properly. The art of purging air from one of these systems comes with experience. There are usually purge setups in the piping, if the system was installed properly. The purge setup will consist of one ball valve or gate valve and one boiler drain somewhere in the loop or zone. There should be a half inch copper line connected to the water in the house that's used to fill the boiler and to purge air. This line will have an auto feeder valve somewhere between the tie into the water lines and the boiler. There is a lever on top of the auto feed valve. This lever is to override the automatic setting that keeps the boiler at the right pressure. When lifted up the lever allows city water pressure to be fed into the boiler. When the lever is down the setting will be somewhere between 12 and 25 pounds. This safeguards the system in case of a leak somewhere. Water will be added automatically. The way we purge the system is by hooking a hose to the boiler drain in the purge setup. Close the ball or gate valve and feed water through the system and out the boiler drain. The ball valve is to make sure the water we're putting in goes through the entire system before exiting. After the hose is hooked up and opened and the ball valve is closed, lift the lever on the automatic feeder and force city water into the boiler, around the loop your purging and out the hose. Be sure to watch the pressure gauge on the boiler and never exceed twenty five pounds. You will set off the pressure relief valve at 30 pounds. This is why the hose must be opened before the lever is lifted on the auto feeder. Put the hose end into a five gallon bucket and watch for air bubbles. Once the air bubbles have subsided, allow the system to purge for a few more minutes. Close the lever on the auto feeder and then the boiler drain. Open the ball valve and you're done.
What is the difference between a furnace and a boiler?
A furnace heats air; a boiler heats water. --The HVAC Veteran
What is a deareator?
It's used to remove air and gasses from a boiler system.
What are the differences between boilers and burners?
A burner is the part of the boiler that creates and controls the flame that heats the water. If you meant difference between a boiler and a furnace, a boiler makes hot water and a furnace makes hot air.
What is the difference between hot water heating system and warm air heating system?
A hot water heating system (hydronic) uses heated water to circulate from a boiler to baseboard radiators or convectors, where the heat is wanted. This is done through a series of piping and pump(s) that move the heated water around. Warm air systems use a furnace to heat air and a fan to move the warm air through ducts to the point of use.
What is the difference between a hot-water heating system and a warm-air heating system?
A hot water heating system (hydronic) uses heated water to circulate from a boiler to baseboard radiators or convectors, where the heat is wanted. This is done through a series of piping and pump(s) that move the heated water around. Warm air systems use a furnace to heat air and a fan to move the warm air through ducts to the point of use.
