Webflooded boiler I am in the same position as Charles 172. My brand new Thermoflo GSA boiler is about one month old. Thanks to Irene the water was about 2 feet deep in my basement. I never even paid for the thing yet. The charge bill is due any day now. The hot water heater was replaced. WebFlood water may carry debris such as broken bottles or nails. Drive with extra caution if traffic lights and railroad crossing signals are not operating. ... Boilers or water heaters …
Reasons why steam boilers flood, and where to look for …
WebIt's possible the #150 pump control is sticking and causing the feed pump to run when the boiler doesn't need water overfilling the boiler. Then the boiler steams down to a normal water level and now extra water out in the system finally comes back and floods feed tank and overflows. I have had several issues with the 150 sticking even when clean. WebAug 30, 2024 · Unplugging them helps you avoid facing a room flooded with electrically charged water if the worst happens. (If you can, unplug your computer and phone, too, to protect them against a power surge.) 2. My basement is flooded, and I didn’t unplug my washer and dryer. Now they’re sitting in water. trackpad does not scroll
Reasons why steam boilers flood, and where to look for
WebJun 24, 2014 · The boiler has a leaky tankless coil. Even a tiny pinhole in a tankless coil will flood a boiler because the pressure inside the coil is so much greater than the pressure in the boiler. Isolate the coil and watch the gauge glass for an hour or so. If the coil is the … WebHot Water Boiler Expansion Tanks. The ratio of water to the air inside the steel expansion tank is optimal at 2/3rds water to 1/3 air. Tanks not equipped with a site glass need an Airtrol fitting. Located on the bottom … WebMar 23, 2015 · Timeline is: I was there > water flooded out boiler > i turned off boiler and mains/water stopped > i left > landlord claimed i had turned something to cause subsequent increased pressure after the flooding and ruined the boiler. BrianBest, Mar 11, 2015 #15. Deleted member 33931 Guest. trackpad direction change