How to Lower the PSI Pressure on a Weil McLain Boiler

Drain water out of the boiler's drain valve. This valve is located at the bottom of the boiler. The valve looks like a water spigot you would find on the outside of your house. Turn the handle counterclockwise to open the valve. Drain water until the pressure gauge reads 10 psi (pounds per square inch). Turn the handle clockwise to close the valve and stop draining.

Close the drain valve. Watch the pressure gauge to see if the pressure begins to climb again. It may start climbing above 12 psi. If it does, you must adjust your auto-fill valve because it is set for too high a pressure.

Locate the auto-fill valve. You will find it on the line that brings water in to the boiler from the city water supply or your well. It should be located two to three feet from the boiler, but some installers place this valve near the ceiling.

Locate the bolt screw and lock nut on one end of the valve. Loosen the lock nut 1/2 turn with a wrench. This will allow you to loosen the bolt screw. Use a flat screwdriver to loosen the screw counterclockwise. Loosen it until you see the pressure gauge moving down to 12 psi. (Note that loosening the screw will reduce the water flow.) If the pressure goes below 12 psi, turn the screw clockwise until the needle rests on 12 psi on the pressure gauge.

Tighten the lock nut with a wrench in order to hold the screw bolt in place and maintain the water pressure at 12 psi.