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Boilers: Handling the Heat and Pressure Like Pros
Episode 318
Prepare to plunge into the high-pressure, adrenaline-pumping realm of boilers and steam with Ritchie Ware and Steven Taylor of WARE on this steamy episode of Scaling UP! H2O. These charismatic and playful guests are here to share their wealth of knowledge that will leave you energized and craving more. WARE, a renowned boiler solutions provider, is on a mission to educate operators and empower them to be top-notch professionals. With over 200 instructional videos on YouTube and the creation of WARE University, they're determined to teach the best ways to service boilers. In this episode, they discuss everything industrial water treaters need to know about boilers, providing essential information for anyone in the field.
Some of the questions tackled in this interview include: What are the crucial aspects that industrial water treaters need to understand about manufacturers? How do you maintain a healthy fireside of the boiler? Should we bid farewell to our linkage systems? Apart from stack temperature, what should customers monitor? Can old boilers be upgraded, or is it better to replace them with newer technology? What are the common miscommunications between boiler manufacturers and water treaters, and how can we fix them? Plus, discover how WARE produces their fun and informative Boiling Point videos and get a glimpse into the intriguing world of the WARE Boiler University training program and facilities.
Join us for an episode that breaks the mold and pushes boundaries, as these dynamic guests reveal the secrets of boilers and steam with their irreverent charm. Don't miss out on this electrifying journey into the world of industrial water treatment, where WARE takes you on a wild ride you won't forget.
Timestamps
Trace Blackmore invites you to attend professional conferences this year [1:00]
Interview with Ritchie Ware and Steven Taylor of WARE share what water treaters need to know about Boilers and All Ways Steam [5:15]
Periodic Water Table With James McDonald [51:40]
Quotes
Everything is about the water. If you don't, if you don't have good water in the front end, then you won't have good steam." - Steven Taylor
"Boilers haven't changed much. Steam isn't going anywhere. Steam will be done differently, but it is the medium that will stay around." - Ritchie Ware
"It takes 12-14 months of training before we ever put a technician in a truck. It's a pretty big investment"- Ritchie Ware
"As we look to the future, we are going to see more unmanned boiler rooms where we use technology to monitor boiler equipment, and you are going to see a lot of outsourcing of operators because manpower is a big issue." - Steven Taylor
"Our biggest challenge is educating the industry on what steam does and how important it is to the world economy. That's our biggest challenge." - Steven Taylor
"I wish everyone understood how important steam is and how much it impacts everyone's lives. It's amazing how much steam affects our lives." - Ritchie Ware
Connect with Ritchie Ware
Phone: 502.314.8011
Email: steven.taylor@wareinc.com
Website: Published on 2 years, 5 months ago