Wood Fired Boiler Treatment

The materials used in these boilers mostly comprise metals such as cast iron, steel, and others. The pipelines are also made of metals. The water passing through these pipes may contain several impurities, and this could result in corrosion and rusting if the wood fired water boiler is not maintained and cleaned periodically. The pipelines are also made of metals, while the water passing through it may contain several impurities. All these pipes and metal surfaces may undergo corrosion and rust if not maintained and cleaned periodically. Hence, rust-inhibiting solutions must be used to run through the boiler. At Cannon Water Technology, we offer a variety of rust-inhibiting and closed system outdoor wood boiler treatment solutions. Once run through the boiler and pipelines, they form a protective layer or film on the metal surfaces, which helps prevent rust and corrosion.

How Does a Wood Fired Boiler Water Treatment Solution Work?

These solutions keep the boilers and pipelines clean and increase their operational life. These are super concentrated chemical solutions which need to be diluted in water as per the information mentioned on the pack. Broadly speaking, one gallon of diluted solution cleans about 200 gallons of water in the wood boiler. So, the amount of chemical you add depends on the quantity of water inside. This is done upon installation and at least once in a year later. This is also done once the new water is filled and the earlier one drained out. This solution is absolutely safe and makes your water less corrosive, reduces conductivity, and controls the pH among many other factors.

Beneficial Features of Wood Fired Boiler Water Treatment Solutions

There are many benefits of our outdoor wood fired boiler chemical treatment, and when sourcing from us, you can be rest assured about the quality. Here are some of the benefits of our wood fired boiler treatment solutions.

• The very purpose of this treatment is protection of the boiler from scaling, rust, corrosion, and other impacts of impure water flowing through it.
• They typically prevent oxidation or the oxygen in water from reacting with the metal surfaces.
• Our wood boiler water treatment solutions are extremely concentrated and hence you can use them for a long time, which means one jar serves many treatment cycles.
• These chemicals have a long shelf life and last for about five years or more.
• Aside from water, they are compatible with ethylene glycol, anti-freeze chemicals, and so on.
• The Borax buffering in these chemicals helps achieve long-term pH stability.
• They can be used with other chemicals such as nitrites, phosphates, or phosphonates.
• As mentioned, these chemicals help balance factors such as pH, alkalinity, and so on.
• These are useful for most metals and alloys such as stainless steel, copper, bronze, iron, and so on, which may be the base materials for the boiler and pipes.

Applications

Here are some application areas of our wood fire boiler treatment solutions:

• Closed recirculation systems with heating and cooling loops
• Swimming pools & spas
• Packaged boiler water
• Pipelines, inlets and outlets of water in pumping systems
• Wood fire boilers

We package boiler water treatment solutions in various formulations and quantities as per the requirement. Our clients so far have found it effective and hence they keep coming back to us for this product. While we have our own products, we also source the same from reputed manufacturers who comply with EPA requirements when making these formulations. At Cannon Water Technology, we have these wood fired boiler treatment solutions stocked with us at almost all times, and hence we can assure immediate shipping or as required. In case you have any questions about our wood furnace water treatment solutions, you can reach us via phone or email.

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions by our clients about our wood boiler water treatment solutions which we have answered in this section. 

• What is the pH range of wood fired boiler water?

The pH of this water should range between 8 and 14, which is alkaline.

• What are the common water-based problems in wood fired water boilers that can be addressed by water treatment solutions?

Some common problems in wood fired water boilers include scaling, fouling, corrosion, and the growth of microbes. These problems can be easily mitigated by using scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, biocides, and so on. These water treatment solutions help optimize the quality of water and protect the boiler system.    

• Is chemical treatment safe and are there any non-chemical methods for wood fired boiler maintenance?

The chemical formulations we offer are absolutely safe for humans and the environment and effective too. While there are non-chemical methods for maintenance of these boilers, such as magnetic water conditioning to prevent scale formation, there effectiveness needs to be proven as yet. By far, chemical treatment is a reliable and safe method for maintenance and cleaning of wood fired boilers.

• Are these chemicals suitable for untreated water in boilers?

While untreated water is not recommended in boilers, our chemicals definitely help prevent bacterial growth and maintain pH. They help prevent scaling and corrosion. However, the water used in boilers must be clean and tested.

• Are wood boiler water treatment chemicals compatible with components in my boiler system?

Yes, the wood boiler water treatment chemicals are compatible with components in the boiler. Our selection only comprises the water treatment solutions that are proven to work for all wood boilers in use today.  In addition to this, you can read the manufacturer’s instructions on the container of these solutions to check the compatibility. If no information is given, then you can get in touch with our team to learn more about the same.