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New Video Shows Hands-On Boiler Controls Training

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RFMCO provides lecture-style boiler training with hands-on boiler controls training for combustion, temperature, steam pressure and burner flame management The workshop is lecture-based with an exhibit of boiler accessories. Demonstrations on full-sized Cleaver-Brooks boilers are available for classes in Los Angeles, Fresno and Reno. “All operators need to be aware of the maintenance requirements set...

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Cleaver-Brooks Blower Motor Service

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Since the launch of the CFLC 4000/5000 boilers, Cleaver-Brooks has noticed issues with the rain and recirculating flue gases collecting in the air intake over the motors In some cases, the current motor seals are allowing water to go into the motor. The root cause of many of these problems is improper combustion air and/or...

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Pump Vibrations Due to Misalignment of Couplings

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ITT Goulds Pumps concludes the misalignment of metal couplings are less problematic than elastomeric couplings after pump vibration test Written by: Jerome A. Lorenc, Instrumentation Engineer, Goulds Pumps, Inc. Summary Unacceptable pump vibrations are sometimes caused by the misalignment of the motor to the pump. Pump vibrations increases due to misalignment is dependent on the...

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Cleaver-Brooks CFC-E Voted 2019 Most Valuable Product

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The Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire-CE commercial boiler was voted as the Most Valuable Product of 2019 by readers of Consulting Specifying Engineer magazine ★★★★★2019 Product of the Year The ClearFire-CE condensing boiler achieves up to 99% efficiency due to the enhanced AluFer firetube heat exchanger and dual-temperature returns. When utilized, dual-temperature returns increase condensing in a hot...

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