How Long Do Boilers Last?
Experts say boilers can last anywhere from 15 to 20 years. The lifespan of a boiler increases if the owner implements a regularly scheduled maintenance and inspection by a professional. The boiler’s age, functionality, cost, sound, and smell will tell you whether the owner needs to replace it.
Unilux Advanced Manufacturing XP Boilers
What is XP? XP’s, or Express Production, by Unilux Advanced Manufacturing are ready-to-be-finished, fired heat exchangers: the godfather of rapid replacement boilers. Engineered Energy Equipment (EEE) kicked off the new year in 2024, when we were selected by Unilux Advanced Manufacturing (Unilux) to be a distributor throughout the state of Florida. Since that time, EEE […]
A Guide to Boiler Refractory Repair
Boiler refractory protects the heating surface of the furnace from high temperatures. If boiler refractory material cracks, call a professional to repair it.
What is a High Efficiency Gas Boiler?
High efficiency, or condensing, boilers use ninety percent of their energy, saving money for the individual or business who possesses it. These boilers waste only ten percent of the energy produced.
What is a Burner Management System?
A burner management system or BMS is an engineered hazard control oil and gas operators use to ensure a process heater’s safe start-up, operation, and shutdown. There are manual and automatic burner management systems.
What is a Temperature Control Valve?
Temperature Control Valves, also called temperature regulators, regulate temperatures in boilers. There are two types of control valves. Self-actuated or self-operated control valves work without an external power source. Externally actuated valves need an external power source to function. Consult a heating professional to understand which one is better for your needs.
Three Types of Steam Traps and Their Applications
Mechanical, thermostatic, and thermodynamic steam traps differ in how they operate. One steam trap applies better to specific situations than another does.
Save Energy and Facility Costs with a Boiler Economizer
Boiler Economizers save the thermal energy lost in the boiler stack exhaust and use fluid, normally boiler feedwater, to absorb the heat. There are two types of economizers: dry and condensing.
Boiler Maintenance Checklist
A boiler maintenance checklist prevents unexpected deterioration and harmful boiler room accidents. The Internet provides abundant checklist templates for residential, commercial, and industrial boiler operators.
Opportunities in the Skilled Trades and Technical School Education
Why should you consider entering the skilled trades or technical school education? What was once an exception has become an expectation among the millions of graduating high school students: acceptance into a traditional college or university to earn a four-year degree. Whether or not our students know what they will do when/if they graduate, is […]
