Vacationing: water make-up for boiler
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Vacationing: water make-up for boiler
What are your opinions on turning off the main water supply when gone for extended periods of time? We leave for about 5 months to escape the winter weather and I'm uncertain about any issues related to the water make-up valve not being able to function due to the water supply being off.
Thanks, Dave
Thanks, Dave
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For five months.... I'd shut the water off.
Do you have someone watching his residence ?
I'd make sure the boiler water level sensor is serviced and working.
If it doesn't have one..... have one added.
This is a perfect application for a smart thermostat that could notify you on an unexpected heat drop.
Do you have someone watching his residence ?
I'd make sure the boiler water level sensor is serviced and working.
If it doesn't have one..... have one added.
This is a perfect application for a smart thermostat that could notify you on an unexpected heat drop.
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If water level falls in hydronic boiler it may become a steam boiler and bad things can happen.
That is why water feed valve should be left open when burner can fire.
Steam is not produced in boilers that are empty or filled with water (except if temp exceeds 212 F).
That is why water feed valve should be left open when burner can fire.
Steam is not produced in boilers that are empty or filled with water (except if temp exceeds 212 F).