Archive for February, 2010
Is low pressure on a gas boiler dangerous?
Why does a Gas Boiler switch off when the water pressure is too low? What are the consequences of relighting the pilot when pressure is below normal?
(still waiting on the landlord to send someone out)
It’s to protect the circulator pump and the boiler from damage.
Why not just fill the system to the proper levels and not worry about it?
12psi + 6psi for each floor above the 1st floor.
Why does a gas combi boiler switch off if the water pressure drops too low?
My Gas combi boiler pressure gauge is below 1 and I cannot find how to fill it. I have someone coming to look at it in a few days. Is it dangerous for me to relight the pilot and keep the boiler operating while the pressure is below the minimum. Will it explode or something?
It won’t explode,it has too many safety switches.
Weil Mclain WTG03 vs. Peerless WBV04?
I am in the market for a new oil boiler and the first two contractors quoted the following: Weil Mclain WTG03 and a Peerless WBV-04. Is one better than the other? Is there another brand to look at? I know nothing about boiler brands/styles. thanks!
(What is that comment below?? It makes no sense).
Contractors are not as a matter a fact as first as they are archaic