Maintaining Boiler Safety – Learn the Tips and Tricks!

Be it boiler at home or that of industries, if maintained as per expert advice, it will definitely last longer. The guidelines provided by the manufacturers will always be more beneficial. It will keep the boiler highly efficient while performing at its best and working for a longer time. The boiler operator is the key to safe boiler operations. Boiler operator should have appropriate safety training prior to Boiler Operation. Certain safety tips followed timely can surely save the boiler from getting ruined permanently. Boiler operation and maintenance in India is surely a tough task but not an impossible one!

Annual servicing of the boiler is mandatory –
Just like vehicles run better if they are annually examined and serviced, similarly boilers also function better with annual servicing and assessing. An annual service also ensures that your warranty remains valid. All the nitty gritty of the problems can be solved if they are pointed out every year. Always consult an authorized boiler contractor or repairer before proceeding with boiler repairs.

Fuel-piping connection & check leakage
Extreme care should be taken while making Fuel-piping connection. Always check for the leakages of Steam, water, air & flue gases from any suspicious places. Regular leak checkup should be implemented as a part of maintenance program.

Monitoring the working pressure
Monitor the boiler pressure regularly. It should never exceed the design pressure and ensure the safe operation of safety valves.

Check the Water Level
Check the water level before blowing down and have a second person watch the water gauge level while you blow down the boiler. Close the blow down valve, and then recheck the water level. You will avoid dry-firing the boiler this way.

Regular inspection is important –
Without regular inspection, boilers can’t be maintained well. Check for any obvious damage such as cracks or existence of rust. If needed, boiler overhauling can also help in the process of inspection. All the repairs should be done immediately if any glitch is found.

Boilers are installed but not well maintained. Our team at Energy Plus India has set up a very effective maintenance system and we boast of a very prompt service. The more the boilers are maintained, the better their performance! Industrial boilers are very difficult to handle but if proper expert advice can be followed, the entire process would become seamless and uncomplicated.