Boilers Outside the Box
When I was young, I used to love watching magicians and was amazed how they would pull something out of what appeared to be an empty hat. That seems to be the kind of cli...
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Question Everything When Replacing Commercial Boilers
“Trust but verify” was a Russian proverb that President Ronald Reagan used often in Cold War discussions with Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev, and it is appropriate t...
Connecting New Boilers to Old Pipes
Designing a commercial boiler replacement where you were not the original designer or installer might have some hidden dangers that could haunt you for years. The project...
Why Boilers Are Still Great
The appointment with the specifying engineer did not go well, at all. I proudly showed him the information about the boilers that I represent and he handed the material b...
Boiler-Venting Considerations
One of the consideration when replacing a boiler is whether to re-use the existing flue and chimney. While most installations work without problems, there are a couple pr...
Boiler-Startup Dangers
"So, how many of these have you started over the years? " the contractor inquired. He was asking about the boilers we sold him for this project.
Steam Boiler Water-Feed Issue
Gerry Gill is brilliant when it comes to solving steam- and hot-water-heating problems. Learn more about him HERE.
Washing Out a Steam Boiler
Gerry Gill is brilliant when it comes to solving steam- and hot-water-heating problems. Learn more about him HERE.
What to Do with Boilers During the Summer
Not many people graduate from Harvard at the age of 20 but Theodore Minot (who, understandably, went by T.M.) Clark did. Mr. Clark was born in Boston in 1845, the same ye...
Reasons Why the Burner Shuts Off on Low Water, and Where to Look for Solutions
The system is leaking. Do you have buried return lines? If so, they may be leaking.