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Ray Wohlfarth: The Boiler Room
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Ray Wohlfarth’s talks about the installation, maintenance and repair of commercial boilers.

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Ray Wohlfarth

Ray Wohlfarth: Tips for high-efficiency boiler replacement

What could happen? Costly callbacks.
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Ray Wohlfarth
January 4, 2021
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It was such a simple project; replace the old cast iron boiler with a new condensing boiler.


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Ray Wohlfarth: Troubleshooting hydronic systems

Piping layout in hydronic systems is often confusing.
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Ray Wohlfarth
August 3, 2020
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When troubleshooting a hydronic system, the piping layout is often confusing. 


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Ray Wohlfarth: Boiler room detective

“The game is afoot.” Have fun, detective.
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Ray Wohlfarth
February 27, 2020
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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.


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Ray Wohlfarth: Consider a hydronic heating system

Here is some food for thought.
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Ray Wohlfarth
January 28, 2020
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The owner asked for a bid to replace her 35-year-old cast iron boiler, which was still operating. 


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Ray Wohlfarth: Troubleshooting hydronics

Always assume it’s wrong!
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Matthew Wirth
August 19, 2019
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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.


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Ray Wohlfarth: The case for 2 psig

What is the proper pressure setting for a comfort-heating steam boiler?
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Ray Wohlfarth
July 12, 2019
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When I parked my truck outside the boiler room, I saw a thick plume of steam chugging from a pipe on the outside wall. Right away, my spidey sense started to tingle.


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Farewell, Bill

Ray Wohlfarth: Saying goodbye to industry legend, Bill Vallett, Sr.

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Ray Wohlfarth
August 29, 2018
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Saying goodbye to an industry legend.


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Ray Wohlfarth: Understanding boiler controls

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Ray Wohlfarth
April 27, 2018
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Correctly set controls ensure proper boiler operation.


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Why is the relief valve leaking?

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Ray Wohlfarth
November 30, 2017
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Not maintaining this item could destroy the heating system.


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Should you own a combustion analyzer?

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Ray Wohlfarth
September 29, 2017
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One little item could mean major savings.


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