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    Dec 24, 2007, 10:06 AM
    Weekly Flushing of a steam boiler furnace
    I just bought a house that has steam radiator heat and the boiler system says that it should be "flushed" weekly during the heating system. Do you know how to do this?
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    Dec 24, 2007, 01:42 PM
    Yes it is called blowing down the boiler and you better get a pro to show you at least one time in person. Scalding can create a very serious burn and you do not want to go there. There is also a device that will automatically blowdown the boiler I you feel like having one installed.

    At the same time the service person is there make sure they check for a Hartford loop in the system since it is also a safety device and trip check all other devices and controls.

    When you call for service specifically demand a person with steam generation boiler experience. No one else will do.

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