Boiler Layup Season Is Here-Don’t Forget Your Satellite Buildings!
April 16, 2025
Spring is here in the northern hemisphere, which means it is high time to think about seasonal layup at hospitals, universities, and other institutions that rely on boilers for heating. But what about the boilers that are not connected to the central heating plant? Although often as small as a desk, boilers in an institution’s “satellite buildings” are just as critical to keeping people and pipes warm during the winter as the giant boilers at the central heating plant. Preventing corrosion problems to avoid downtime and extend asset service life is therefore extremely logical. Fortunately, it is also extremely easy, thanks to the Boiler Gecko™!
The Boiler Gecko™ is an air-powered spray can of Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors that are perfect for fogging into small boilers and steam components. One can contains enough corrosion protection for 100 gallons (380 L) of boiler volume. When sprayed into the empty waterside, fire side, or steam components of a satellite boiler system, these Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors diffuse and disperse throughout the enclosure, forming a protective molecular layer on multiple metal types (carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, cast iron, aluminum, and copper) as long as the boiler remains closed. Systems treated with the Boiler Gecko™ typically do not require additional flushing before they are filled and returned to service.
The Boiler Gecko™ is an effective, easy method of seasonal layup designed to reduce unnecessary corrosion interruptions during startup and extend your boiler’s service life. If you realize the value of the small boilers in satellite facilities as well as central heating plants, be sure to contact Cortec® to learn more about protecting these critical systems from corrosion during seasonal layup.
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