Visual inspection is usually good enough for under roof insulation that is accessible, as in boiler rooms, pipe chases, and steam tunnels. If the insulation is intact, fits snugly, and remains dry, it is almost certainly doing its job. Damage that is serious enough to reduce the effectiveness of insulation is usually obvious. The only subtle case is where insulation may become wet from a leak in the equipment it surrounds. (more…)

Steam is a great heat transfer medium simply because it’s easy to move inside your system. Steam heating is known to have a very high heat retention capacity. The heat capacity of steam is much bigger compare than that of water. Steam systems are frequently working on very low pressure and generally below 220F. (more…)

Insulation is what keeps the heat energy of a boiler system from leaking out of the system on its way to the end users. Inspect the condition of your insulation often enough to keep the insulation from becoming seriously deteriorated. This measure summarizes what insulation does, what to insulate, and how to insulate. It also gives you several methods of finding defective insulation, even if it is buried. (more…)