While annual inspections are mandatory to receive a certificate of operation, commercial boilers and auxiliary boiler equipment should to be properly maintained to ensure safe operation and long service life despite the legal mandate.

Every year winter results in increased demands for steam. While the weather comes as no surprise, what is surprising is the number of facilities and steam plant managers who fail to adequately prepare their boiler systems and simply cross their fingers, hoping that this won't be the year they have problems.

With the economic turnaround in recent years, the high demand and low inventory of quality used industrial boilers ready for service has made them a challenge to source for brokers and used equipment dealers.

New laws are requiring plants to invest in updated low NOx technologies to reduce emissions from natural gas fired equipment. Are you compliant?

Knowing the answers to these top 5 things to look for when buying a used boiler can help you in the decision making process.