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    Harley67 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 28, 2012, 01:52 PM
    Do I have a cracked heat exchange?
    My Valiant boiler may have an issue with the heat exchange.. not sure... but when I open the inspection/pilot light cover, flames want to come out! What is causing this?? Thanks!
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    Oct 29, 2012, 02:46 AM
    My Valiant boiler may have an issue with the heat exchange..not sure...but when I open the inspection/pilot light cover, flames want to come out! what is causing this??? thanks!

    Start by inspecting the draft for the flue gas. It could be obstructed causing flame roll out.
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    Oct 29, 2012, 08:43 AM
    Most likely either the passages in the boiler are plugged or there is a restriction in the exhaust piping.
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    Oct 30, 2012, 01:38 PM
    Thanks guys! both of these answers were very helpful! I cleaned out the grating and it appears to have fixed the problem....

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