All high-pressure pipes, valves, and fittings must be rated for the boiler’s MAWP, or maximum allowed working pressure. This article offers advice on how to filter systems often found in industrial steam plants. It also finds problems with the pipe, valves, flanges, and components of these systems that might compromise safety.
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Many homeowners are of the opinion that using hard water in the boiler is just going to be fine. What many are not aware of, is that hard water can significantly affect the boiler. The effect it can have on the boiler might even lead to trouble and boiler repair in Queens. To keep that away, you should know whether it is alright to use hard water in the boiler or not.
Continue readingAs the temperatures drop, many commercial building owners are considering turning on the heat. To ensure that your boiler or heat exchanger is ready for the colder season, follow these winter boiler preparation procedures.
Continue readingOn a chilly winter morning, you throw off your blankets. A strong, icy breeze sends shivers down your spine. You open up your heating unit to get hot water and to your shock, you discover that boiler has gone belly up.
Attempts to relight the pilot light have been unsuccessful. It’s not going to stay on. Perhaps the pilot stays lit for a little while and the boiler tries to light, but then shuts off. What causes this to happen?
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