When equipment in the boiler room fails, it can be a building owner’s and facility manager’s worst nightmare. Whether a boiler is condensing or non-condensing, built with copper, cast iron, or stainless steel, it’s important to conduct a maintenance program to make sure systems remain in tip-top condition to avoid potential pitfalls.
Heat exchanger maintenance is key. Following the manufacturer’s recommendation for proper flow is critical to maintaining the overall performance of the boiler heat exchanger. Copper boilers also may be sensitive to improper flow rate. Too much flow will result in erosion corrosion, while too little flow will cause localized boiling in the heat exchanger, which could result in premature heat exchanger failure.