It is not enough just to install a boiler and think that everything is fine. The technician responsible has to take steps to ensure that the boiler will work as intended and serve you for long. One of the techniques that will prolong the life of your boiler is the addition of a corrosion inhibitor.
Why Use a Corrosion Inhibitor
The oxygen in the boiling water is usually heated when the boiler is working. It may then be released, causing the steel components to rust and form sludge deposits that decrease the efficiency of the heating system and its lifespan. You will also notice an increase in energy spending since the boiler has to work harder than it should to serve you appropriately as time goes by. Air also gets into the heating system and causes the same results. In severe cases, the sludge created can result in complete system failure.
The use of flux to join the pipework during the installation process is a top cause of rust since the substance is corrosive in nature. Additionally, debris from copper shards and pipe-cuttings may find their way into the system as it is installed. The use of a corrosion inhibitor will prevent them from causing future problems once the boiler installation process is complete.
What is used?
Your heating technician will use a group of chemicals referred to as oxygen scavengers to limit the levels of dissolved oxygen in your boiler. These include sodium bisulfate, diethylhydroxylamine, sodium sulfite, and erythorbate-based substances.
A heating expert will also build the levels of alkalinity inside the boiler to the required levels since low PH readings accelerate corrosion.
Overall, while it is important to protect your boiler from rust as soon as it is installed, note that it is a continuous process. Therefore, you need to maintain a close relationship with the technicians who fixed the system for them to inspect your heating system regularly for corrosion. It is during the subsequent inspections that they will carry out the maintenance activities needed to prolong the lifespan of the boiler and enhance its efficiency.