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pcimolai
03-19-02, 01:24 PM
Water continues to drip out from the boiler check valve rated at 30lb and 500,000 btu/hr. I read that some temp and pressure releaf valves need to be installed in a vertical orientation, This one is installed horizontally. Does this make any difference. I welcome any suggestions other that to contact my furnace installer. Thanks.

Cheers ... Paul

R-12guy
03-19-02, 01:29 PM
Look at your pressure gauge, what is it reading?... you may have one of many problems.... dirt under the seat of the safety valve, a leak in your wateheating coil if one is on your boiler, a water logged expansion tank, a faulty pressure reducing valve. I suggest having a service person look at it.
pcimolai
03-24-02, 08:29 AM
Thanks for your comments, I found and resolved the problem. No air in the expansion tank, so I simply drained and refilled it to recharge the tank. Takes a bit of time but it did solve the problem. Always consult with your local plumber before taking on any boiler repairs.