Before reading what I wrote below, note that I just re-read your first posting, and realize that you may not be describing what I initially thought you were. So, below the line may be all wrong. But the questions that I asked may still be valid, so answers would probably help.Are there any model numbers on the Honeywell control?If you can take pictures, it will help us help you. Free account at Image hosting, free photo sharing & video sharing at Photobucket , upload the pics there, place a link here for us to view the pics.----------the line----------------------------What you are describing is a 'triple aquastat', and it's probably an 8124 ? (is there a model number on it?)The fact that you have a 'triple' leads me to ask:Do you heat your domestic hot water with the boiler? or do you have a separate water heater?The HIGH setting on your aquastat is the HIGH LIMIT control, and is the highest temp that the boiler will heat water to during a call for heat.The LOW setting is the temperature that the boiler will keep itself warm at. This keeping warm is normally used for domestic hot water production.The DIFF setting works ONLY with the LOW setting, and 20-25 is a good number for that.Normally, the HIGH is going to be 180°F.The LOW is 'usually' around 140-150 IF and only if you are heating your domestic water with the boiler. If you are not, then you have two choices. Either turn the LOW all the way down, (leave the DIFF at 20-25), OR change the aquastat to a different model that has only the HIGH setting.What type of heat emitters are in the home? i.e. fin-tube baseboard, in-floor radiant, cast iron radiators, etc.
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Boilers can confuse those who aren’t used to them.
They often have more fiddly bits than you’d find with a different type of heater. There’s even a pressure gauge, and runaway boilers are almost a film fixture.
If you know what pressure your boiler needs to run, you’ll better understand if you have issues. So here’s a quick guide to boiler pressure.
Your boiler can either go too low or too high on the pressure scale. Both can cause your boiler to not function properly and to shut down.
To find the optimal pressures, consult the manual that came with your boiler.
But if that’s lost, most boilers are so similar the pressure differential between them is relatively minor. In any event, the usual cold pressure of a boiler should sit at about 12psi (pounds per square inch).
Most pressure gauges display different-colored zones. If the needle sits much outside the green zone, particularly on the high side, you have a problem.
Pressure will change when the unit fires up the heat. In most cases, it should rise to about 20 psi while its heating element operates.
That’s optimal at normal temperatures. Pressure changes of a few psi one way or the other can be brought about by atmospheric conditions.
Most boilers are safe up to around 30 psi, at which point seals can begin to fail. Modern boilers aren’t nearly as dangerous as early steam engines , but you can still damage them and require costly repairs.
Provided your boiler stays in the 12-30 psi range, you’re in no real danger. But take a closer look if you bump up against the higher end of that range.
There are exceptions to the generally accepted pressure ranges if you live in a multi-story home. A two- or three-story home needs to run slightly higher at 15 or so psi for two floors while an 18 psi is required for three.
That’s why keeping equipment manuals is so important. Failing that, a professional can determine the optimal range of your boiler by its model number.
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