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[slimjim]

I would rather that you take it from the bottom, drain off about 5 gallons and then draw off the sample

[oaky]

Slimjim, I let the fire go out in my BL-2840 yesterday since temps were in the 60's, I'll drain the discolored water along with the rust, today. As the BL is draining, is it alright to add water from the boiler cap where the water level gauge slides through, until the water becomes clear & no sign of rust, then completely drain, add boiler treatment & refill with water?

[slimjim]

Sounds like a good plan to me Oaky, let our office know if you need any more treatment, our factory has been informed, butts have been kicked, Sorry for the inconvenience!

[oaky]

Thanks, good luck on your show out on the Island.

[slimjim]

Thanks Oaky, it's not a show though but instead A BIG INSTALL, our next show is in a couple of weeks at the TCI show in Hartford, Ct.

[oaky]

Ok, my bad.

[oaky]

Can moisture get trapped between the water jacket and an even coating of creosote if condensation occurs after filling a boiler, especially if the boiler is not fired up for a few days?

[slimjim]

 I don't think there is anything that we can do to stop the moisture in any OWB short of making a totally dry firebox and it seems there is no manufacturer out there interested in building a product like that, it would add a lot of cost to manufacturing and I'm not sure the market would bear that cost, I think that we have done the next best thing and that is dry base, refractory cement lined and sectional, I sure would like to try a dry firebox though!

[oaky]

Since I drained the boiler and added fresh water to it yesterday, would it be wise to start the fire right away. Right now, I don't have a fire going in it, I wanted to wait 'til weather get back in the 40's again.

[slimjim]

As long as you have your treatment added I would not get concerned!

[oaky]

Thanks Slimjim, treatment was already been added yesterday.

[oaky]

Slimjim, this might be a dumb question, it is normal for the boiler water to be somewhat blue in color after adding the P&M boiler treatment since it is blue itself. Other from that, I checked the boiler water this afternoon & it seems to be clear after all that flushing yesterday.

I sent you a PM.

[Jwood]

Why was I given yellow treatment, could somebody post a picture of the bottle of treatment that I should have?

[slimjim]

Let me check with Brian, I have never noticed a yellow tint in our treatment but perhaps they have changed vendors or mix for some reason, if I forget to answer your question then please remind me tomorrow night

[Crow]

 My original treatment was yellow but the new bottle I have for top up is blue.