Common Boiler Problems - SteamWorks

6 Common Reasons for Boiler Failures | Today we are taking a quick look at some of the most common reasons for problems within boiler rooms. Boilers are quite safe and very reliable considering certain requirements are consistently met. Daily checks and operations along with meeting all required maintenance intervals will give you a boiler room that not only lasts for decades but operates efficiently and safely.
Even with today's sophisticated boiler room equipment many of the general practices remain the same.
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[@pyroboy1191]

Trying to get some knowledge before taking Boiler Operator License class. Love it. Thank you for doing these

[@Dirtydollars020]

Just took my Philadelphia class A and nailed it but now waiting on someone to give me a shot

[@stephenwoods8306]

Thank you. I will probably watch this a few more times as I'm new to maintenance and about to start 5th class power engineering in a building with terrible maintenance.

[@powermechanical]

Good Luck Stephen! Let us know if we can help you with anything.

[@doctah24]

@@powermechanical I also started a few months ago in an industrial setting helping out with daily boiler maintenance. How can I get ahold of u guys for some questions I have?

[@ahmadmariji202]

Peace be upon you. I have obtained a specialized technical certificate in the field of boilers, and I now need a training period at one of the companies. I would appreciate your assistance if possible.

[@fannyandersson3330]

Really good sum up of these important rules!

[@powermechanical]

Thanks!

[@w.maximilliandejohnsonbour725]

Very informative...!!!!!.

[@powermechanical]

Glad you think so!

[@tuftsjon]

Very helpful and well explained. Thanks

[@powermechanical]

Glad it was helpful!

[@theheck5176]

I am currently taking classes in boiler maintenance. It's a one week class and I don't think It's a cakewalk.
One week means it's only an introduction to the basics, from start to preservation.
Boiler is rated 1000 litres @ 10 bar with economizer. Amazing power and interesting to maintain.

[@darshanaranasingha952]

Thank you

[@raulgongora5288]

Twaskyou sr for all information

[@stephenburns3262]

Woo low water in anything is bad wow that split from that heat man

[@euripidesrios2778]

Thanks for tip!

[@powermechanical]

Thanks for the Comment and the Watch Euripides!

Lack of training and lack of maintenance causes serious accidents. Points very well listed on this video. Congrats. (Falta de treinamento e manutenção inexistente ou realizada por equipes não qualificadas estão entre as top 5 causas de acidentes envolvendo caldeiras)

[@powermechanical]

Thanks!

[@rsnell22]

I once found the mercury switches for low water cut off disabled. Be careful when walking in to a boiler you are not familiar with.

[@stephenburns3262]

Knowledge is power nice video

[@powermechanical]

Yes, thanks

[@danielfrancs7333]

That's great one

[@anmarallan4665]

I am very impressed with your work, it is very wonderful and very proficient. I am a plumbing and central heating technician and a senior water network operator. I install hot water boilers and maintain diesel burners. Do you have a vacancy for me? I would be very grateful to you.

[@hdadam203]

Thank you Sir

[@powermechanical]

Most welcome

[@mitchtheh4x0r]

Thanks for this video ! I work in a facility with multiple steam boilers and steam chamber units and as you said, improper training is definitely a problem here. they did train me how to use the steam chamber units. But they didn’t train me exactly how to do the maintenance on them which is something I would’ve liked to learn before the lady that used to do it left the establishment. Thanks for the video it really helps me understand the reasons behind why I should blow down the steam units at least once a day

[@powermechanical]

Indeed - We have a very good program to get operators the information they need to operate and maintain their boilers.
www.powermechanical.com/steam-school-boiler-training/

[@robertwatson818]

Some places we worked never blew down the water column---ever. It got them in trouble.

[@Uppallayyaasunny]

Nice

[@christianborinaga8323]

do you have videos on how to start up and shutdown a fire burn boiler?

[@powermechanical]

Added to the agenda. We will get a start up video on here. Any particular boiler/burner? We have them all.

[@wadrunmotor7648]

I work in Boiler water treatment, indeed boiler have a maximum specification for the quality of water such as Total Hardness, Iron, Silica, and so on

[@powermechanical]

Absolutely!

[@pAcaklqk]

gice me advise for bottom blowdown clogged

[@thecabin3995]

I think the lack of training is the big thing I see A lot in heat plants. I thought it was just at the H/C I work on base but seems to be everywhere

[@powermechanical]

You are absolutely correct! We are trying to shake that up and get more operators especially in smaller plant trained with some of these basics - www.powermechanical.com/steam-school-boiler-training/

[@elemental3252]

I work at a company with 3 plants 12 Steam boilers in total. I do all the TDS readings, surface blow down, and bottom blow downs, water column blow downs, sight glasses, minor repairs etc. Any recommendation on where to go to apply to get my Steam Boiler Operator License? and does it pay well?

[@powermechanical]

You should be able to check with your state or approving jurisdiction for pressure vessels on any certification requirements. Each state in the US has different requirements that may apply. Sounds like you have a working knowledge of the boiler room and should be a great candidate.
Pay varies by location as well. But all and all boiler operators and stationary engineers have and will continue to be an in-demand occupation.

[@elemental3252]

@@powermechanical thank you, appreciate it

[@stinkstick17]

ummm a better question would be, how are you legally able to operate/maintain even one of those boilers if you don't have a operators license in the first place? If any accident occurred with an unlicensed operator in the boiler room, the company itself would be liable for letting you in there in the first place.

[@ahmadmariji202]

​@@elemental3252Peace be upon you. I have obtained a specialized technical certificate in the field of boilers, and I now need a training period at one of the companies. I would appreciate your assistance if possible.

[@scent4real]

If I want to lubricate the air pump does the burner need to be in operation or in standby mode

[@powermechanical]

Mason, Some compressor manuals specifically state to only add oil while in operation. The best thing is to refer to your operator's manual. What type of boiler/burner/Air Compressor are you referring to and we can see if we have any further recommendations.

[@koolinicecompanydryiceclea7728]

HI can dry ice blast cleaning be recommended to clean boilers?

[@powermechanical]

Never heard of that one! Don't want to say it can't be, but would require some further research.

[@aaronjohnmaughan]

Is it feasible to feed a boiler with pre distilled water? Reverse osmosis fed?

[@powermechanical]

Aaron, Distilled water is an excellent heating medium for boilers. With distilled water, mineral impurities have been removed and considering there is no further contamination risk in the system. An R/O system is used to purify water, only targets different contaminants. It all really just boils down to what the water going in needs.
So in answering your question, yes both of those may be used. For example Pre-treated water, (Chemical, softener, R/O) is used as makeup into a DA where it's then sent to the boiler and practically void of any impurities. This is a classic high pressure steam feed application.

[@Calavera5.7]

I keep getting Loc 22 and loc 83 any idea what can it be

[@ericpham7871]

For navy ship boiler using sea water for fresh water need pay attention to way of filter design or change

[@powermechanical]

Absolutely. Thanks for the insight.

[@love4ever642]

What's the purpose of adding chemical to the Boiler??

[@NaturalBeauty-ls3jw]

Can I get password to change the parameter of CB boiler

[@robertguthrie7766]

Deaerator and safety valves maintenance /inspections are also important.

[@stephenburns3262]

Yea you can get very hurt if not knowing what you are doing.

[@bradmcclure4945]

is it possible to use seawater from the ocean in a boiler????

[@powermechanical]

Absolutely. Many Large ships still use oil fire boilers for propulsion and heating aboard. They cannot use straight seawater however. Salt water would destroy the boiler itself so it must be treated mechanically (desalination/RO/Membrane) and then chemically treated as needed. Water needs to be made as pure as possible prior to entering the boiler.

[@BrianForrestal]

Word

[@powermechanical]

Thanks for watching

[@ashcolby9189]

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[@powermechanical]

Thanks!

[@kevinjeudy5607]

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[@powermechanical]

Thanks,

[@RG-pu6qr]

I work with cleaver Brooks u s made for50 years

[@Kevin-wj4ed]

Done with steam forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@StephenMortimer]

Maybe make your titles a bit more "catchy" (ALARMIST)

[@powermechanical]

Hmmm...