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    Dec 30, 2007, 03:45 PM
    Is water baseboard bleeding required with auto bleeders?
    I am replacing a bad boiler. Some of my baseboards are extremely difficult to get to due to built in furniture. If auto bleeder valves are in place, is it necessary to bleed each baseboard, or will the system eventually complete the process?
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    Dec 30, 2007, 08:22 PM
    Auto vents work well. Get the float kind only. The coin vents can leak if you cannot see them behind furniture.
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