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TO MINIMIZE CONDENSATION PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH STEAM DISCHARGE ALWAYS:

1. PITCH STEAM AND CONDENSATE PIPES A MINIMUM OF 2"/10 FT
2. INSULATE PIPING WITH MINIMUM OF 2" HIGH TEMP. INSULATION

OF COURSE, THE BEST ALTERNATIVE IS TO LOCATE YOUR ELECTRIC STEAM BOILER CLOSE TO YOUR STEAM PROCESS.

MINIMIZE THE BUILDUP OF CALCIUM & OTHER MINERAL DEPOSITS IN YOUR BOILER:

1. UTILIZE A COMMERCIAL WATER SOFTENER FOR FEED.
   
2. BLOWDOWN THE BOILER DAILY. ENSURE BLOWDOWN IS SAFELY PIPED.

REIMERS #OPT1016 AUTOFLUSH WILL PROVIDE A TIMED DAILY BLOWDOWN ON THOSE SYSTEMS NOT RUNNING 24/7.