jav100
Active Member
Hi,
I purchased a house last year, it has a really old American standard boiler gas (1950s). It's still working but I keep noticing water coming out of the pressure relief pipe/valve.
I had someone come to look at it end of last winter (I have one of those service plans), and he said the pressure set was kind of high so he reduced it. It is starting to get cold here and I noticed again, it is letting water out.
When the boiler is not running the PSI gauge shows about 10-15 PSI, but when it runs, I guess for awhile, it shoots upto 30psi, and then shuts off for safety reasons (I assume it shouldn't get that high in PSI, or is it normal for it to be that high when RUNNING?)
I made an appointment for another service call - I have one of those plans by the power company, but the appointment is not until October 13 (almost a month away!).
Is this something I could do on my own (reduce set pressure) - I'm a complete beginner or should I leave it to a professional? It is letting out about 4 oz of water a day. My concern is obvious boiler expolision, but also new water coming into the system and adding further minerals - the system already makes knocking sounds (like someone is kicking the pipes). I know the boiler should be replaced soon, but trying to recover from house purchase costs.
Also, when I bought the house a had a licensed plumber come and split the heat so each floor has its own zone, I suspect he may have made the pressure high to ensure upstairs got strong heat.
I purchased a house last year, it has a really old American standard boiler gas (1950s). It's still working but I keep noticing water coming out of the pressure relief pipe/valve.
I had someone come to look at it end of last winter (I have one of those service plans), and he said the pressure set was kind of high so he reduced it. It is starting to get cold here and I noticed again, it is letting water out.
When the boiler is not running the PSI gauge shows about 10-15 PSI, but when it runs, I guess for awhile, it shoots upto 30psi, and then shuts off for safety reasons (I assume it shouldn't get that high in PSI, or is it normal for it to be that high when RUNNING?)
I made an appointment for another service call - I have one of those plans by the power company, but the appointment is not until October 13 (almost a month away!).
Is this something I could do on my own (reduce set pressure) - I'm a complete beginner or should I leave it to a professional? It is letting out about 4 oz of water a day. My concern is obvious boiler expolision, but also new water coming into the system and adding further minerals - the system already makes knocking sounds (like someone is kicking the pipes). I know the boiler should be replaced soon, but trying to recover from house purchase costs.
Also, when I bought the house a had a licensed plumber come and split the heat so each floor has its own zone, I suspect he may have made the pressure high to ensure upstairs got strong heat.