February 2018 – Desert Air Rentals

Killing a myth with science: Mystery of the low hum

Last week I was thinking about why the burners in boilers sometimes don’t work as well after they leave the shop. Over the summer, these boilers are cleaned and tested. When they leave the shop, the burners work just fine. Then the boilers go up to places like Fort Nelson…Hinton…Fox Creek. Operating in the winter … Read more

How paint overspray is killing your heater, and how you can prevent it

When you or someone on your site sprays a coating containing zinc near your heater, you need to take precautions for yourself and your equipment. Overspray that gets into the heater’s air outlet will cause serious and expensive damage. The problem starts when you shut off the heater and detach the ductwork from its air … Read more