Bleeding a Repco Boiler
The first thing to consider, when performing any troubleshooting steps on a Repco boiler, is what kind of Repco boiler it is. A company called Repco produced heating boilers in the past that had problems with the fire chamber and were eventually recalled due to safety concerns. These boilers are no longer produced and should not be operated or repaired. However, a company called R.E. Prescott Company now makes boilers under the name "Repco" that are safe to use and maintain, including bleeding the boiler if hot water is not circulating. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Check the boiler water source before bleeding the boiler if there does not seem to be hot water circulating. Make sure the water supply valve is turned on but use caution as the pipes will be hot.
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Inspect the boiler hot water thermostat if some baseboards are hot but others are not and turn on all heating zones.
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Open the air bleeder valve on the boiler line and allow a small amount of air to escape.
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Close the air bleeder valve once water exits the valve.
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Look at the individual feed valves if the boiler is connected to a convector or radiator and slowly and carefully open the air feed valve on each appliance. Allow a small amount of air to exit then gradually close the valve in a clockwise motion.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not attempt to bleed the boiler if you are not confident in your ability to do so safely and correctly. Contact R.E. Prescott or an authorized service center for assistance.
Remember that the boiler surface and all pipes will be hot so use caution when working around them.
