I have discovered a small leak in my main boiler loop (1.5 inch copper). I made this discovery while filling the system, so there is not much water in there.... The problem is, there is water standing in this area of the line, so it won't solder. It is a low point in the line, so I don't see any way to get the water out....
What if I turn on the boiler such that it boils water and blows steam through the pipe? Would that damage anything? I think it would clean out the water if I pushed steam through for a half-hour or so.
Anyone see a problem with this? The only other possibility is to cut into the line and re-solder.
Andrew
What if I turn on the boiler such that it boils water and blows steam through the pipe? Would that damage anything? I think it would clean out the water if I pushed steam through for a half-hour or so.
Anyone see a problem with this? The only other possibility is to cut into the line and re-solder.
Andrew