What is a Barometric Damper?
One of the most misunderstood items inside a boiler room is a barometric damper. The barometric damper is used to control the draft inside a boiler. It is installed on bo...
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Boiler-Safety Controls
When looking at a commercial boiler, there are many controls mounted on and around it. It reminds me of a Christmas tree with ornaments hanging from it. The function and ...
Boiler Choices
One of the choices to be made when tasked with a boiler replacement project is whether to use a condensing or standard efficiency boiler. There are several considerations...
Common Steam-Boiler-Replacement Mistakes
As we are entering the time that most commercial boiler projects are being planned and installed, I would like to share some common steam boiler oversights that I rarely ...
Four Boiler-Room Myths
Growing up with a red-haired, Irish mother, I had to learn all the Irish superstitions. The following are some of the examples: Never cross a person on the stairs in a ho...
Understanding Flame Safeguards
As I accompanied my friend from the local utility company into the boiler room, I noticed that the covers were off all the electrical boxes and wires were hanging out of ...
When Is The Best Time to Perform a Boiler Combustion Analysis?
There is a disagreement in our industry as to when is the ideal time to perform a combustion analysis on boilers. Some believe that it is best performed in the fall prior...
Steam Unit Heaters Can Present a Challenge
They built the place in the 1930s and heated it with steam. It's always been a commercial building - part office, part factory. They heat the offices with one-pipe steam ...