Prepare for winter weather
September 1st 2008 This year, with gas and oil prices
so high, Byworth believes it is
paramount to assess boiler
condition in readiness for the
winter months.
It recommends a quick visual
check of insulation both around the
boiler and pipework and says that
replacing damaged lagging will
certainly pay for the time and
materials in saved energy costs.
Likewise a burner and boiler
service will ensure the boiler will
run at peak efficiency and should
be carried out twice a year. Annual
inspections need to be up-to-date
and a stock of vital spares in the
boiler house is recommended.
Should the boiler not be able to
run, emergency rental boilers are
available which can be delivered
and connected in hours. Byworth
can supply heating boilers from
100kW upwards, and boilers which
can supply hot water for washing.
Steam boilers are available from
250 to 18000kg/h with multiples
available for higher demands.
If boilers are old and inefficient it
may be viable to replace them with
new, more efficient units, with
energy saving features. The X-ID
tube from Byworth is an example.
The company says fuel savings
could be as great as 25% if boilers
are in bad condition, but a boiler
energy survey can give more
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