C.C. Controlled Combustion Co. Inc. is pleased to announce that our technicians are now trained to service boilers equipped with the BurnerMate universal control system. We are also proud to announce the story behind it. On this occasion, one of our long-time customers had fresh equipment installed with a new set of advanced flame safeguard […]
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C.C. Controlled Combustion Co. Inc. is proud to now be an authorized representative tech center for Autoflame in New York City (all five boroughs), Rockland and Westchester Counties in NY, and Bergen County in NJ. C.C. Controlled Combustion earned this honor as the result of a rigorous training program held on May 4-5. Before we
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What are condensate neutralizer kits? Condensate neutralizer kits are designed to raise the PH of the condensate on condensing boilers prior to being discharged into a drain. Since the condensate is acidic, without the presence of one, you run the risk of damaging your buildings’ drainage system. Manufacturers of condensing boilers such as Aerco, Lochinvar,
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What are Low Water Cutoffs? Low water cutoff controls are safety devices on steam boilers that are designed to shut the boiler off in the event it runs low on water. When a steam boiler runs lows on water and does not shut down a “dry fire” could result. A “dry fire” is when there
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Boilers are impressive devices designed to withstand intense heat and pressure with minimal maintenance. But, over time, they will require more and more fuel to give the same performance. Did you know that the number one reason for this is the erosion of the refractory material? As the refractory material inside your boiler slowly wears
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Many customers wonder if they should sign up for a Burner Service Contract. To anyone who works in our Service Operations Department, the decision is a no-brainer because they know all of the behind-the-scenes benefits and extra care when working on a Service Contract Customer’s account. The purpose of this article to share our Service
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Carbon Lighthouse, an energy conservation engineering company, recently contacted us about upgrading our shared client’s gas and oil-fired Cleaver-Brooks boiler combustion controls to achieve better efficiency and less cycling. Their existing boiler’s combustion control maintains the combustion air and fuel ratios with a single-point positioning system. Single-point positioning utilizes a modulating motor that drives
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Did you know that valves require exercising, including those in your boiler room? For most valves, exercising is fully opening and fully closing a valve. The purpose of this simple exercise is to dislodge corrosion or sediment that will ultimately cause it to seize. Regular exercising should be part of your boiler room maintenance to
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A good Boiler Maintenance Program isn’t a stagnate checklist. A good Boiler Maintenance Program doesn’t start and stop with the boiler. A good Boiler Maintenance Program encompasses the entire heating system. Since the boiler is the heart of the heating system, it is a great place to start with maintenance. Like the human body, each
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Different types of boilers can have different lifespans. There are a few things to consider when deciding if it is time to replace your boiler. The following few paragraphs will focus on 5 points that will help you decide if 2021 is the year to replace the boiler in a multi-family apartment building or commercial
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