Mobile Oil Tank Needed for an Apartment Building in Manhattan
This apartment building in Manhattan was in dire need of help. Controlled Combustion provided the mobile oil tank to restore heat.
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New York City Boiler Room Flood Damage Repairs
Boiler Room Flood Damage Repairs Throughout the night of September 1st, 2021, New York City was hit with record-breaking rainfall and heavy winds. The rainstorm was the remnants of Hurricane Ida and caused devastating floods and damage across the city. It was the first time that New York City had issued a flash flood emergency …
Atmospheric Corrosion on Pipes – Local Law 152
Atmospheric Corrosion Atmospheric corrosion is an abnormal operating condition that is characterized into four levels. Levels one and two will not result in a disapproved Local Law 152 inspection; however, if the corrosion is not properly addressed in a timely manner, the repercussions will be costly repairs and prolonged gas shutdowns in your building. As …
Gas Leaks – Local Law 152
Gas leaks are one of the most hazardous abnormal operating conditions, and they present an immediate danger when they occur. Many different reasons can bring about a gas leak. Improper installations, atmospheric corrosion, inadequately supported piping, and failure to protect the pipes from physical impacts are some of the abnormal operating conditions that can eventually …
Remedies for Firetube Boiler Water Leaks
A firetube boiler provides a large heating surface area from its composition of many small, heated tubes within the boiler. These types of boilers do require regular maintenance to maximize their efficiency. This maintenance includes both preventative and corrective. When an issue arises, our goal is to get your boiler back online efficiently and promptly. …
Firetube Boiler Water Leaks
A firetube boiler is a boiler where hot flue gas passes through the tubes set within the water vessel. The burner fires through the blast tube, generating heat throughout the firetubes. The generated heat flows through the tubes and heats the surrounding water by way of convection. Like with any heating equipment, there are potential …
Valve Exercising – Why so Important?
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 …
Comprehensive Boiler Maintenance Program
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 …
When is it Time to Replace My Boiler?
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 …
Five Reasons Your Boiler Fails on Main Flame
There are numerous reasons that your boiler could fail on main flame instead of ignition. Some of these may seem similar to the symptoms of an ignition failure; however, the causes of the failure are distinct. 1) Dirty Flame Scanner Flame scanners should be inspected and cleaned at least once per month. Your flame scanner …