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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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Ray Wohlfarth: The importance of safety in mechanical rooms

Common hazards seen inside of mechanical rooms.
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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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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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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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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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Ray Wohlfarth: 6 lessons learned about boiler water treatment

I hope the lessons I have learned over the years will help you in the boiler room.
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January 7, 2019
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My technical boiler books all use the “lessons learned” theme, and the following are the lessons I have learned about boiler water treatment.


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Ray Wohlfarth: A dangerous situation

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October 23, 2018
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It’s important to always be mentally present at every service call.


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Ray Wohlfarth: Farewell, Bill

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August 28, 2018
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Saying goodbye to an industry legend.


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