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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.
Is the boiler expansion tank full of water?
The boiler expansion tank should not be full of water. It should have a mix of water and air to allow for expansion and contraction of the water in the system. If the tank is full of water, it may indicate a problem with the tank or the system.
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?
Few answers to this, dependant on system type + fittings etc. the most common is an old system, in need of a good clean- corrosion of the metals cause by the oxygen in water reacting with iron in rads, you get ironoxide (rust) and hydrogen. so the most common answer is its not air its hydrogen, be careful but you can open a bleed on a rad slowly and hold a match, if it lights, I was right =p
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
Why does my boiler keep turning on and off repeatedly?
Your boiler may be turning on and off repeatedly due to a malfunctioning thermostat, air in the system, a faulty pump, or low water pressure. It is recommended to have a professional inspect and repair the boiler to prevent further issues.
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 a deareator?
It's used to remove air and gasses from a boiler system.
Why does my boiler keep turning off intermittently?
Your boiler may be turning off intermittently due to various reasons such as a malfunctioning thermostat, low water pressure, air in the system, or a faulty pump. It is recommended to have a professional technician inspect and diagnose the issue to ensure proper functioning of your boiler.
