I knew I needed to upgrade my inefficient old boiler but was daunted by the thought of it - in minutes BOXT alleviated all my worries. I only regret not doing it sooner. There are a number of 'big' ...

Hacks are of all ages, with the Victorian-era Claymills Pumping Station being no exception. When its old Lancashire boilers from the 19th century were finally replaced with modern 1930s boilers, the ...

I recently purchased a 100-year old 1-family rowhouse in Crown Heights. In the basement (beside the new boiler) is the ancient coal boiler that looks like a space ship. It is large, heavy, falling ...

When I was young, I used to love watching magicians and was amazed how they would pull something out of what appeared to be an empty hat. That seems to be the kind of clients that I have attracted in ...

Like any appliance in your home, your boiler has a lifespan, usually about 10-15 years. Your old boiler may be failing if it shows signs of unusual noises, frequent breakdowns, and declining ...

Every old boiler gasket tells a story. Before you throw away a used handhole or manway gasket, take a closer look. The compression marks, cracking, uneven wear, and buildup can tell you whether the ...

Bloomin’ as in the bloom of beautiful hydronics transformation. And, bloomin’ as in peeling back the layers of complexities to get the job done right. Foley Mechanical, Lorton, Va., overcame multiple ...

MIT alumnus Addison Stark has stepped in to change the centuries-old approach to producing steam by replacing the combustion boiler with a modular heat pump. Through his startup AtmosZero, Stark and ...