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Wednesday, 19 October 2022

How To Prevent Commercial Boiler Breakdown?


A commercial boiler breakdown can be extremely taxing both in terms of effort and costs. Here are some ways to prevent a commercial boiler breakdown.

Through insulated pipes and bleeding radiators

A common concern with commercial boilers is the seizing of their pipes during low temperatures. A condensate pipe runs outside the system, and when it freezes, it can cause the boiler to cut out and break down. Thus, regular commercial boiler repair through reliable services can ensure pipe insulation. These services provide insulate pipes in a variety of forms via easy and swift installation processes. Similarly, when the radiator of the commercial boiler is cold at the bottom while remaining heated from above, it implies that the air is trapped in the system. This trapped air requires release to prevent catastrophic results. A reliable service providing commercial boiler repair can identify this problem and enable radiator bleeding. This process helps to release the trapped air and ensures that the heat is distributed evenly throughout the system. It not only enables the efficiency of the commercial boiler but also reduces energy consumption and considerable reduction in bills.



 

Fixed wire testing and visual checks

 

Commercial boilers, like any other electrical installations, require regular maintenance and regulation. One such method of regulation is fixed wire testing. As the name suggests, the fixed wire testing process includes testing and inspection of the system and the circuits included in it. The process also includes testing the wiring and circuits that may affect the functioning of the boiler. An all-inclusive test is conducted by the boiler repair service on the main panels, lighting, socket outlets and distribution boards to check their compatibility and ascertain plausible issues. Along with this, weekly visual checks of the boiler can help in identifying forthcoming issues that can be resolved at the onset. Commercial boilers, like any other electric equipment, let out warning signs that need to be attended to. However, if the same is left unattended, it can cause a complete breakdown of the boiler, leaving you with no other option than replacement. Some warning signs that need to be looked out for include cracks, leaks and soot marks.

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