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    Apr 8, 2014, 05:48 PM
    Boiler smell
    I have a new Buderus hot water boiler. Recently there is a butning antifreeze smell when it fires. Its worse if it hasn't been on in a while. There is no water on the floor outside of it however I can't see underneath. There is glycol in the water. It doesn't matter what zone is on. The boiler did overheat 2 months ago because the brand new aquastat malfunctioned heating water to 235. Any ideas?
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    Apr 8, 2014, 05:48 PM
    Burning not butning
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    Apr 9, 2014, 02:46 AM
    Hi Eon and welcome, It sure sounds like a leak, I would have the installer back in to check.
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