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. 

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.

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.

What is the proper pressure setting for a comfort-heating steam boiler?

My technical boiler books all use the “lessons learned” theme, and the following are the lessons I have learned about boiler water treatment.

It’s important to always be mentally present at every service call.

Saying goodbye to an industry legend.

Correctly set controls ensure proper boiler operation.

Not maintaining this valve could destroy the heating system.

This tool can help improve safety and customer satisfaction.