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[#2] Posted: 05/17/2012 - 02:55:40 AM |  |  |
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Need more photos Mike..
First photo looks like exhaust-gas leakage (a vertical 'plume..') Did you put a mirror near those areas to see if exhaust-gas was condensing on your mirror?
I.E., could be 'draft-related'...
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[#3] Posted: 05/17/2012 - 05:38:17 AM | | |
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Looks like the boiler castings sweat when it is shut down for the summer. They also may leak just a tad due to contraction. Common when a separate water heater is used. The owners can keep it on very low to prevent any leakage and keep the castings tight.
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[#4] Posted: 05/17/2012 - 07:57:43 AM | | |
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Thanks. I was thinking leaks and did not consider drafting issues. An HVAC pro will check it out.
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