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Why Is My Dual-Function Gas Furnace Leaking Water Daily Until Pressure Drops?

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Why does my dual-function gas furnace lose a little water every day until the pressure drops enough for the controller to shut it off?

It is most likely discharging water through the safety valve at the pump, usually because the expansion vessel has lost its air charge or failed, so the pressure rises and the valve opens [#9267858][#9277731] Check the expansion vessel first: isolate the central-heating valves, drain the boiler, and verify that it has about 1 bar of air pressure; if it is low, pump it up with a car pump [#9277731] If water comes out of the vessel valve, the vessel must be replaced, and in either case the safety valve should be replaced too [#9277731] If the boiler still leaks while the pressure is below its rated operating pressure, the valve itself is bad and needs replacement [#9271476] One reply also notes the leak may come from the vent rather than the safety valve, so inspect that area as well [#9277758]
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  • #1 9267123
    esol3
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    My dual-function gas furnace drains water from time to time through the pump... a little bit every day, until the pressure drops to a value where the controller turns off the furnace. what could be the reason?

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  • #2 9267858
    markmd
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    It probably ejects water through the safety valve located at the pump. Write down what type of furnace, what temperature and water pressure at the time of discharge, whether it is constantly leaking.
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  • #3 9269054
    esol3
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    The termet miniterm furnace... leaks all the time... precisely because of this valve
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  • #4 9269512
    _uki_
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    try turning the red one on the valve to the right a bit. "shoot" it a few times - maybe you will be able to close it. This is a temporary solution and it will have to be replaced anyway. When replacing it, it is worth checking the expansion vessel (diaphragm) and, if necessary, pumping it up.
    Regards
  • #5 9271476
    markmd
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    If the pressure is below the rated operating pressure of the furnace and it is leaking, as a colleague wrote, the valve needs to be replaced.
  • #6 9272783
    mirrzo

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    It looks like it hasn`t been serviced for a long time. Ask a Termet service technician in your area for a thorough inspection. The current list of service technicians is here: http://www.termet.com.pl/pl/serwis/
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  • #7 9277675
    esol3
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    Well, it`s leaking until it reaches the level where the stove turns off, the valve was replaced last year by a Termet service technician... and it`s still leaking... just move it slightly (and it runs very freely) and it`s already leaking... maybe is this valve bad?


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  • #8 9277731
    serwo66
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    The basic thing is to check the expansion vessel whether there is a pressure of 1 bar in it, if not, pump it up with a car pump, of course, first you need to close the central heating valves and drain the water from the boiler. If water is leaking from the valve in the vessel, the vessel needs to be replaced. In both cases, the safety valve must be replaced.
  • #9 9277758
    zybie
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    Maybe it`s not a leak from the safety valve, but from the vent.
  • #10 9998492
    deathmichal84
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    Hello

    I didn`t want to start a second thread, so I`ll add...
    I want to unscrew the safety valve, but it is deep inside the furnace. You can only reach it from one side with the key, but the traffic is minimal. It is an old (about 12 years old) dual-function furnace.
    If I`m stubborn, I can unscrew the main nut with minimal movements, but I`m afraid that the delicate tubes will bend. Questions:

    1. Do I have to unscrew it with two wrenches - one holds the nut and the other turns the valve?
    2. Is there a magical way to unscrew it easily or do I have to dismantle the pipes with the valve? Disassembling the system won`t be that quick because there are a lot of pipes and some cables ;)

    What to do? Please do not write: "call a specialist" :)

    Regards
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  • #12 10000850
    deathmichal84
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    The water released itself :)
    Tomorrow I will start unscrewing the pipes along with the container and the crossover (changing from water to central heating). Do you think this is a good idea?
    There is no need to unscrew the valve because it does not move smoothly. Perhaps it got stuck or was tightened that way. There is no point in forcing it because it will close and I will destroy the stove. The level of movement is about 3 cm, so it is impossible (forcibly) to move the key to make another movement.

    I have a side question... Is there a flat open wrench with a ratchet?

Topic summary

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The discussion revolves around a dual-function gas furnace, specifically a Termet Miniterm model, that is leaking water daily until the pressure drops, causing the furnace to shut off. Participants suggest that the issue may stem from a faulty safety valve, which could be leaking due to improper pressure levels or lack of maintenance. Recommendations include checking the expansion vessel's pressure, replacing the safety valve, and consulting a service technician for a thorough inspection. Some users also discuss the challenges of accessing and replacing the valve due to its location within the furnace.
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