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Ray Wohlfarth: The Boiler Room
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Ray Wohlfarth’s expertise is in the installation, maintenance and repair of commercial boilers.

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Carbon monoxide safety

Ray Wohlfarth: Carbon monoxide safety

CO is the leading cause of poisoning in the U.S.
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Ray Wohlfarth
October 10, 2022
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The students in the dormitory started complaining of headaches and nausea. When the number of students with the same symptoms kept rising, the administration knew something was wrong. The maintenance department dispatched a service technician to investigate.


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The Boiler Room

Ray Wohlfarth: Installing a trouble-free condensing boiler

A high-efficiency boiler replacement requires additional planning.
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Ray Wohlfarth
February 7, 2022
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On the older hydronic systems, replacing the existing boiler with a new one was pretty straightforward. The installer connected the new boiler to the existing flue, piping and electric. The newer high-efficiency boilers are much different and require some additional planning.



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Ray Wohlfarth: Troubleshooting hydronic systems

A checklist to help with diagnosing problems on the job.
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Ray Wohlfarth
July 7, 2021
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Troubleshooting hydronic systems can be challenging, as the pipes are hidden behind walls. Your imagination has to help you “see” the routing of the piping. 


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Ray Wohlfarth: The importance of safety in mechanical rooms

Common hazards seen inside of mechanical rooms.
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Ray Wohlfarth
December 30, 2020
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An electrician walked into the equipment room to diagnose and repair an electrical problem in the school. 


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Ray Wohlfarth: Tips for high-efficiency boiler replacement

What could happen? Costly callbacks.
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Ray Wohlfarth
July 28, 2020
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It was such a simple project; replace the old cast iron boiler with a new condensing boiler. You knocked it out in a few days. 


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Ray Wohlfarth: Troubleshooting hydronic systems

Piping layout in hydronic systems is often confusing.
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Ray Wohlfarth
June 29, 2020
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When troubleshooting a hydronic system, the piping layout is often confusing. To understand the system, I sometimes sketch the piping to help me visualize the flow of water. 


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Ray Wholfarth: Boiler room detective

“The game is afoot.” Have fun, detective.
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Ray Wohlfarth
February 13, 2020
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Sherlock Holmes has always been one of my favorite fictional characters. I envied how he would notice each detail and use every one of his senses to solve the crime. 


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Ray Wohlfarth: Consider a hybrid heating system

Here is some food for thought.
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Ray Wohlfarth
September 13, 2019
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The owner asked for a bid to replace her 35-year-old cast iron boiler which was still operating. She had two requirements: Redundancy in the event of a boiler malfunction and lower fuel costs for the building.


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Ray Wohlfarth: Troubleshooting hydronics

Always assume it’s wrong!
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Ray Wohlfarth
July 15, 2019
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When I look at any replacement hydronic boiler project, my tenet is always to assume the existing system is installed improperly. I like to pretend I am a famous detective, such as Sherlock Holmes, and my job is to uncover the hidden mistakes.


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Ray Wohlfarth: The case for 2 psig

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Ray Wohlfarth
February 12, 2019
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What is the proper pressure setting for a comfort-heating steam boiler?


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