Preferred Utilities still has equipment from 30+ years ago functioning in New York City housing establishments. Lately though, We have taken on retrofitting projects that are focused on a sustainable future for NYC. This includes updated burners and controls, like the API burner and FlexFit Linkageless Controller, as well as Renewable Fuel options for eliminating carbon emissions, meeting […]
How to Secure Yourself Online
Luke Amory YOU are at risk and have a responsibility to keep your online identities secure. Use a password manager like Lastpass or 1Password. Use multi-factor authentication hardware keys like a YubiKey or a Google Titan Key. Check twofactorauth.org for supported services. Introduction Passwords– we all use them, we all loathe them, and they often fail us when […]
Innovation for Modern Problems: The Low Vacuum Anti Siphon Valve
NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Background: In the past, using anti siphon valves between the day tank and a generator has been discouraged due to the low vacuum capability of generator pumps. A generator fuel oil pump may only be able to pull 5 in. Hg. In addition, there is a filter installed between the day tank and the generator […]
Secure Remote Monitoring of the Future
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. According to a study by the University of Maryland, there is a hacking attempt every 39 seconds. And, the average cost of a data breach in 2020 will exceed $150 million. We live in a connected world. These connections allow for a pace of commerce and communication previously unimaginable. As everything […]
Meet Emissions goals with FlexFit
Wondering how to reduce GHG emissions by 30% by 2025 or 80% by 2050? If you’re thinking you need to completely retrofit your entire boiler room, you’re wrong. There’s more than one way to meet your goals AND stay within your budget. Preferred’s FlexFit Controller Retrofit Package, is the easiest, least expensive, most efficient way to go linkageless. […]
Fuel Oil Webinar!
Join us for a presentation on engineering & designing fuel oil systems! Thursday, September 26th, 3 PM EST. Experts John Haber and Ed Twiss, PE, have over 30 years experience designing fuel oil systems in the greater New York City area, as well as complete knowledge of all NYC codes. Register HERE!
Facing the Need for Boiler Upgrades
By David Bohn Read the article in Facilities Manager here! Upgrading or replacing a boiler system presents one of the most daunting and expensive challenges a large facility can undertake. When the time comes—whether the current system is outdated and inefficient or it fails outright—facility management must take the time to fully understand the process in order to […]
Looking to go cleaner and greener?
Read the article in Today’s Boiler By David Bohn If you can’t afford to replace your boiler system, new fuels and innovative technologies are the answer. Fueling boilers has become more complicated. Many conventional fuels are now impractical because they can be dirty and expensive, and they are sometimes incompatible with modern environmental regulations. This creates a challenge […]
Securely Connecting Your Plant to the Outside World
-Luke Amory, Danbury, CT Traditionally, when working with operationally sensitive equipment such as HMI/SCADA Systems, the established practice has been to “Air-Gap” your equipment and prevent any access from the outside world. Globalization, regulations, & the advent of AI have made this practice obsolete and costly to your bottom line. Plants that choose to be “Air-Gapped” lose out […]
UL Approval & Success
We have reason to celebrate! Preferred successfully completed the UL testing of our 1200 HP Ultra-Low NOx Ranger burner at Johnston Boiler. We now have UL listing on the following: API-AF : 50 HP through 600 HP API-RF: 100 HP through 1200 HP Ranger-RF: 100 HP through 1200 HP We also have ULB listings on the entire range […]