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    Nov 6, 2009, 06:28 AM
    Forced Hot Water baseboard COLD COLD
    I have forced hot water baseboard heat. My two upstairs baseboards are cold when heat is fine in the rest of the lower house. I beld the unit and still it's cold. I pulled at least 2 quarts of water out but no air at all. Any sugesstions on what to do next. Thanks
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    Nov 6, 2009, 07:34 AM
    Make sure boiler pressure is at least 12 pounds on gauge. Low boiler water pressure will prevent circulation on second floor.
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    Nov 6, 2009, 07:52 AM
    I'll look at that over this weekend when I get back home = thanks
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    Nov 6, 2009, 05:44 PM
    OK post back with results
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    Nov 7, 2009, 09:50 AM
    IT WORKED = I got in late last night from work and first thing this AM I checked the pressure. The pressure was around 6- 8 for some reason. I increased it to 20 and all is well. I never thought to check it as it wasn't ever a problem. Thanks you know what you are doing
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    Nov 7, 2009, 12:29 PM
    Easy does it with the pressure. Usually 12 to 14 pounds is enough for a 2 story. Glad you got it going.
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    Nov 7, 2009, 04:35 PM
    Should I leave it at 20 or back it down a bit?
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    Nov 7, 2009, 08:39 PM
    Back it down a bit and try it
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