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smythers1968



66.232.220.95

"Boiler" , posted Sat 27 Sep 23:13user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


I was wondering why some boilers have a low water cut-off and some don't can you help

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midwayice

67.84.222.237

"Re(1):Boiler" , posted Tue 30 Sep 21:56user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


Some state or local codes require a low water cut-off on new installations, however you will always see one on a steam boiler.

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kevink

75.173.149.91

"Re(1):Boiler" , posted Sun 28 Sep 07:56user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


The low water cutoffs aren't standard on most boilers, but an option, and is frequently overlooked. It makes sense to me to have them.