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Fact-Checking 7 Condensing Boiler System Myths

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There are many reasons engineers believe condensing boilers do not fit design applications, but most of these reasons are inaccurate due to outdated information Condensing boilers have the latest technology to replace standard, non-condensing boilers for most applications. Within the condensing boiler segment, a variety of technologies are available. High mass firetube condensing boilers have...

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Performing Boiler Blowdown

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Following proper procedures to remove sludge and maintain a predetermined solids concentration maximizes performance and minimizes repairs Written by Andrew S. Barrieau, Technical Services Manager, Cleaver-Brooks A boiler is blown down to control the amount of solids and sludge in the boiler water. An excessive amount of solids and sludge can insulate the heating surfaces...

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We are Now the Viking Pump Distributor in Northern CA

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R.F. MacDonald Co. is the new representative for Viking Pump in Northern CA, offering positive displacement, sealless, internal, external and spur gear pumps! Viking Pump, a Unit of IDEX Corporation, leads the world in the design and manufacture of rotary positive displacement pumps for use in some of the toughest applications. Since 1911, their innovative...

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PLC Control Regulates Honey Flow, Temperatures

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R.F. MacDonald Co. assists honey plant when existing controls could not adequately regulate honey flow due to fluctuating temperatures and honey levels While working on the steam boiler at the honey plant facility, R.F. MacDonald Co. discovered the company was struggling with product loss due to a restrictive honey tank control system. The company had...

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