6 Downsides of Using An Old Steam Boiler For Your Business

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Most, if not all, businesses rely on machinery or equipment for their work production. Whatever business type you look for, you’ll see a piece of equipment behind them that produces the products and services that comprise a business. A steam boiler is one machinery many industries rely on for various purposes.

Steam boilers are commonly known to be machines that produce steam for temperature purposes. Many don’t realise their steam-generating power is essential in other industries, including brewery, textile, medical, and food. Aside from those four, steam boilers are present in other businesses, too.

Because of their features and usefulness, many businesses and residential owners with steam boilers keep them for as long as possible. After all, one of the advantages of boilers is their long life and low maintenance requirements. However, if you keep using your old steam boiler, some issues could cost you, specifically if you’re using the boiler for business.

To understand better, let’s look at the downsides of using an old steam boiler for your business. 

 

1 – Could cause delays in start-up time

One of the problems with old steam boilers is they take a while to prepare and open. Usually, businesses allot at least thirty minutes or more to start and prepare their boilers for work production. Some issues and complications could happen when they don’t allow their old boilers to prepare for operation.

That’s why to avoid encountering other issues that could affect their work production–they need time to ensure that the boiler warms up and is in a condition to operate seamlessly. However, this preparation then leads us to a second downside. Let’s look at the next point to know why.

 

2 – Could affect meeting quota and work production due to delays

The first downside is not only taking time from a business–but potentially affecting a business’ work production. It can also particularly disrupt meeting their quota due to potential delays because of boiler preparation.

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There are many cases when businesses have no choice but to unexpectedly delay their work because of issues with starting an old steam boiler. Even though they get to save more by not buying a new boiler, they put their business at risk due to the delays that minor issues an old boiler brings.

 

3 – Could infiltrate work production due to poor steam quality

As time passes by, boilers grow old and their steam production declines. Usually, that happens because the tube and valves of the boiler are starting to deteriorate already. When that happens, the boiler’s air quality becomes poor and is not as good as the quality of a new boiler.

It is a downside, especially if you use your boiler for chemical and food production. Even if you use the boiler for temperature purposes, it’s harmful to continue operations because it could trigger health complications for people with conditions. If you’re already having problems with your boiler, you must consider replacing it or its parts to ensure you’re still meeting your air quality production.

 

4 – Could endanger your employees

Even though steam boilers require low maintenance, many professionals compare them to a bomb because of their explosive features. Since gas is essential for boilers, they’re hazardous and flammable. And since issues are typical and could unexpectedly happen with old boilers, the chances that those could endanger your employees are not impossible.

A business’s most essential asset is its employees. Without them, work production would be inefficient despite having advanced equipment to do the work. That’s why ensuring that they’re working in a safe work environment is essential and a must at all times.

 

5 – It could cost you ‌more than if you were to replace it with a new one

Another downside of using an old steam boiler for your business is it could cost you more money than if you were to replace it with a new model. Even though it seems like you’ll be able to save more by keeping your old boiler, encountering issues with repairs will cost you more, considering the work quality your boiler provides.

At first, you may save more money. But as time passes, you’ll notice that your minor expenses will build up and cost you more than necessary.

 

6 – Could have inconsistent malfunction due to declining operating controls

Lastly, if your boiler is old already, it can cause inconsistent malfunction due to declining operating controls. Usually, when old boilers unexpectedly stop working, it indicates a problem with their operating controls. If that happens, it could lead to a delay in your work operations, could cause you more in bill expenses, and could endanger your employees.

Constantly checking and restarting a boiler can be infuriating to employees. It also gets in the way of their momentum in work production, especially if they have time and deadlines to meet. It could infuriate clients when a malfunction happens in a resort or hotel that utilises a steam boiler for heat production for temperature and water, especially during winter. To avoid that, replacing an old boiler is better.

 

New boilers may be costly, but they would benefit your business tremendously.

Though they may be costly, buying a new boiler will benefit your business. It won’t only save you time from unnecessary delays but also give you the peace of mind that you can operate peacefully without thinking about problems that could happen. Managing a business is challenging enough. But handling one would be better without worrying about your critical work equipment malfunctioning. 

Written by Bianca Banda

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