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Using Glycol in Aluminum Boilers

[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 23, 2021 9:39:28 AM / by Patterson-Kelley posted in Boiler, Condensing Boilers, Water Quality, Condensing, aluminum boilers, commercial boilers, watertube, Boiler Design

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Boiler water applications can vary in both size and complexity, but one thing is consistent, the additives used in your comfort heating water are specific to the system you are supplying them to. When selecting additives such as glycol, knowing your boiler type, material, and that of the adjacent piping is imperative. Different glycols are designed for varied equipment materials, aluminum, for example, so knowing this information beforehand can save you and your facility a significant amount of time and money.

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Water Tube vs. Fire Tube Heating Design

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 21, 2020 8:30:00 AM / by Patterson-Kelley posted in Boiler, aluminum boilers, commercial boilers, stainless steel boilers, watertube, Firetube, Boiler Design, combustion

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Fire-and-WaterIt’s a question as old as the heating designs themselves— Which is superior, water tube or fire tube boilers?  While both technologies have developed enormously throughout their lifetime, both water tube and fire tube designs possess certain inherent benefits and shortcomings. In this blog, we will highlight what makes these two boiler styles unique, putting a magnifying glass to the advantages and disadvantages of each design.

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