How to Set a Boiler Timer
Read our simple tips on how to set a boiler timer. Your boiler either has electronic or mechanical controls that will allow you to set the timer. Your boiler’s timer is an essential tool that will help in your energy saving efforts. Setting the timer will turn the boiler on and off automatically. And although different brands and models of boilers vary, they work basically the same and setting the timers will usually be the same procedure. We have some tips below on how to set a boiler timer. How to Set a Boiler Timer If it is your first time and you don’t know how to set a boiler timer, you may find our tips useful. Find your control panel. Most modern boiler models have digital control panels. These are easy to set. However, older models use a more complicated type of mechanical timer control panel. Different boiler brands usually vary in the type of control panel that they use. These work only slightly different from each other, and with a bit of time, one will learn how to work on the control panel to set the timer. Read the manual. Because control panels work differently, it is always best to read the user manual first. Doing so will make it easier for you to find out how the control panel works to set the boiler timer correctly. This can save you a lot of time, and avoid possible errors. If you don’t have the manual, you can look it up online. Most brand have PDF versions of their manuals up on their websites or forums. Set the clock....Boiler Explosion
Have you ever heard of boiler explosion? Find out if you are at risk What is boiler explosion? A boiler explosion is the sudden, total and unrecoverable failure of a boiler. There are mainly two types of explosion of boilers. The first type is the failure if the parts of the steam and water sides. This type of explosion can be caused by many factors such as corrosion, low water level or failure of the safety valve. The second type is explosion of air or fuel in the boiler or furnace. This type is commonly called firebox explosion. This is more common in oil- or gas- fired boilers and can be hazardous. What causes boiler explosions? There are generally three things that can cause an explosion in your boiler system: weak shell or other boiler parts over pressure over heating Explosions most often happen because a part or parts of the boiler is too weak to take the pressure from the boiler. On the other hand, firebox explosions usually happen after an extinction of flames from the burner. Over time, fuel such as natural gas, oil fumes, propane or coal can build up in the combustion chamber. These fuels will volatize quickly due to the high temperature in the vessel. After a burner flameout or the extinction of flames, the fuels will become a source of ignition, causing an explosion of the vapors. What happens if a boiler explodes? Fuel explosions can cause damage to the boiler tubes and interior shells, and can trigger failure of the structure, leaks, a secondary shell failure or steam explosion. A...Boiler Corrosion
Learn more about boiler corrosion and how to better take care of your heating system. What is Boiler Corrosion? Corrosion, simply put, is a metal’s reversion to its ore form. For example, when iron corrodes, it reverts to iron oxide. Boiler corrosion is a phenomenon that costs the industry billions of money in revenues. Also known as stress corrosion cracking, caustic cracking or caustic embrittlement, it is the active destruction of sound boiler metal by the pitting action of dissolved oxygen in the boiler water. This creates deep holes in the metal resulting to reduced reliability. What causes corrosion? Corrosion usually occurs when the alkaline level in the water is low or if the metal is exposed to oxygen bearing water. High temperatures and stresses in the metal will also accelerate the corrosion process. Corrosion is commonly cause by the following factors: dissolved gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide under-deposit attack low pH attack of areas weakened by mechanical stress What are the types of corrosion? There are several different types of corrosion: Galvanic corrosion Caustic corrosion Acidic corrosion Hydrogen embrittlement Oxygen attack Carbon dioxide attack How do you stop and prevent boiler corrosion? The procedures in preventing and / or stopping boiler corrosion will vary. This will depend on the type of corrosion present, as well as the specific vulnerabilities of the boiler tube. Generally, the best way to prevent and stop corrosion is through proper maintenance, control and monitoring of your boiler. Ensure that you schedule your boiler service annually so that a gas safe registered engineer can inspect your boiler and ensure it...Gas Safety Tips
Learn a few gas safety tips for using and maintaining your home appliances. We all rely on our gas appliances to perform everyday chores – cook, do the dishes, do the laundry, etc – and to keep us warm. While gas appliances are very useful, improper installation, maintenance and use can cause serious safety and health threats to you and your family. Gas Safety Tips Here are some gas safety tips for your home: General Safety Tips: Natural gas leak smells like rotten eggs. If you suddenly smell gas, exit your home immediately and call your local fire department from a neighbor’s home or your mobile. Fuel- burning appliances and equipment require adequate ventilation and must be vented outdoors. Make sure not to block the appliances with piles of boxes, other furniture, walls, curtains, etc that can interfere with proper airflow from the appliance. Keep kids away from gas appliances. Never use gas appliances (such as your gas dryer or power washer) to heat the home. Use your home appliances only for their intended functions. Use a qualified contractor and a gas safe registered engineer to do any work on your gas appliances. Schedule your boiler service and maintenance check on your other gas appliances annually. Install a carbon monoxide detector. Make sure the device is installed correctly, tested regularly and maintained properly. Do not store combustibles such as mops or paper near your gas appliances. Do not use and store flammable products near your gas appliances. Educate your family, or anyone living in your home, about emergency procedures. Ensure that everyone knows what emergency number(s) to...Parts of a Boiler
Learn more about each of the parts of a boiler and get to know your boiler better. A boiler is simply a closed vessel where water (or other liquid) is heated. It is also one of the most important machines we have in our homes. A gas boiler is a need in every home especially during the cold months. A boiler breakdown can be a headache, especially if the boiler completely stops working when you need it to. Boiler repairs can get costly and inconvenient. By learning more about and understanding the parts of a boiler, you may be able to help prevent emergency boiler repairs or even do some yourself. Parts of a Boiler These are the parts of a boiler: Air bleeder valves and air purge devices – used to vent out unwanted air from hot water heating systems Air scoops separators purgers – are automatic air purging devices capture air in hot water piping and send it either to an expansion tank or to an air bleeder/air vent Automatic water feeder – provides makeup water in the system; a different water feeder valves is used on a hydronic heating boiler and on a steam boiler Baseboards – electric or hot water heat radiating devices transmit heat from hot water or steam into the occupied space Boiler flue vent connector – “stack pipe” or “flue” Burner – initiates combustion reaction within the boiler Chimney and chimney flue – vents these gases safely outdoors, above the building Circulator pumps – force hot water through heating baseboards, radiators, or convector units Combination control – combines High Limit and “Low Limit” Combustion Chamber – where fuel is...
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