The winter months always bring about increased steam demands which can stress and overload a boiler system. Rather than waiting until the cold weather is already here and having to deal with a boiler that has reached its limit – companies should consider preventive solutions in the fall to be prepared.  

Prepare your steam plant this winter by:

• Inspecting your current boiler. Most boilers and pressure vessels in the United States above 15 psi design require an annual inspection and should include opening the boiler, review of tubes, tube sheets, level controls, calibration and performance testing, and assessment of related equipment. Don’t learn you have issues the hard way by waiting until a problem arises when you steam the most.  
   
• Renting a mobile boiler. Emergency maintenance during the winter season can be a significant challenge.  Renting a boiler is a cost-effective way to keep your plant up and running during emergency maintenance periods as well as during planned shut downs. Depending on your space and steam needs, options can include trailer or skid mounted firetube or watertube units, as well as vertical boilers or electric boilers. Mobile boiler rooms, or Boiler in a Box solutions are completely enclosed and ready to go upon delivery with all the necessary equipment you need for quick connection and operation.  

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes increased steam demands. Companies should plan accordingly and look for a qualified boiler service provider that has expertise in winterizing a steam plant, depth of fleet, fast turn-around and on-hand rental boiler inventory.