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John F.
 
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Default Boiler Shuts Down

The radiatorshave been purged they are not retrofits) are pretty hot but
they don't seem excessively hot; don't know if circulator keeps running but
will try and check that. The thing about the circulators though is that
they are the small water lubricated type. Many years ago I had these same
type and they would fail if they weren't used or run periodically during no
heating months. Attic insul is approx. r-25. The upstairs is very warm.
Thanks.


"m Ransley" wrote in message
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You can raise the boiler temp to 190, the circulator pump could be weak,
but it doesnt sound right, are the radiators extremely hot, have they
been bled of air, does the circulator pump continue to run when the
boiler is not firing and thermostat is not satisfied, it should. How
many sq ft and what is your attic insulation. Are the baseboards
retrofit.