2024 February

A Basement Odyssey: Resolving Flow Switch Hiccups in Boston

Accompanying two Fuel Oil technicians on a trip to Boston, observers witnessed the team’s effort to address a troublesome flow switch issue. Suspecting a malfunctioning switch, the trio ventured into the basement of a building, a familiar setting characterized by mustiness and dim lighting, but thankfully, devoid of critters. In the basement, Shane and Joon initiated the troubleshooting […]

A Reunion of Pumpset & Panel: A Testament to the Longevity of Quality Equipment

In a heartwarming reunion of machinery, in February we witnessed the coming together of two components that were destined to be united since their first encounter in 1997 initially sold to a Communications company in Brunswick, Maine. Sometime between then and now the pumps were needed at another location in Lewiston, Maine, and the control panel stayed in […]

Efficiency and Safety: Boiler Control Upgrade

A recent project transformed three firetube boilers with a complete control system upgrade, focusing on efficiency, safety, and reliability. Preferred’s advanced BurnerMate Universal (BMU) controllers set a new standard for boiler performance. Efficiency and Safety Upgrade: The BMU full boiler control system provided many advancements to the system, not only in efficiency but also in safety. Notable features […]

Elevating Efficiency: A Full Boiler Plant Retrofit with Preferred Instruments & Controls

In a recent project featuring Preferred instrument and control upgrades, a boiler plant retrofited three firetube boilers through the integration of BurnerMate Universal controls and a state-of-the-art plant master control panel. The master controller is the brains of the system, with advanced functionalities such as steam header pressure PID control, intelligent boiler lead/lag rotation sequencing, outdoor air temperature […]