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caroline2260
Jan 2, 2009, 06:32 PM
I am on a main boiler system that is connected to multiple units. I replaced a hose cap on my release valve to stop a leak well as I bleed the pipes for bubbles. Prior to my tasks today I had no heat. When I bleed my pipes for bubbles the pipes started to warm up but when I close the bleeders my pipes get cold again. Any ideas why this would be?

wmproop
Jan 2, 2009, 07:35 PM
Prob. Still have air in pipes

hvac1000
Jan 2, 2009, 09:04 PM
Air as already been said. Weak or bad pump is also a possibility.

KC13
Jan 2, 2009, 09:21 PM
This has a strange, familiar ring to it. Do you have a temperature control dial mounted on the baseboard unit?

caroline2260
Jan 3, 2009, 11:36 PM
No, I do not have a temp. reader on my baseboard. :( I'm afraid I'm not much help..

KC13
Jan 3, 2009, 11:45 PM
If the system has isolation valves for purging, someone may have inadvertently closed one or forgot to re-open after purging. Did anyone else in the building complain about heating recently?

caroline2260
Jan 4, 2009, 12:13 AM
I asked around but as fare a I know, no one else has stated a heating issue. A great thought though, I will all out maintenance line in the morning and see if they have done any work in the past few days. I van also see if they can check the boiler for any problems.