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Lessons Learned Program - Lesson: Hot Water Boilers

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Contact Information:
Gary A. McFarland, P.E.
4th Avenue North, P.O. Box 36600
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 247-7091
gary.mcfarland@mail.ihs.gov

Activity: Mechanical

Keyword: Hot Water Boilers

Lessons Learned:
Flash recovery heater resulted in build up of scale and lack of maintenance, premature failure at 3 yrs.

Recommended Action:
Use auxiliary storage and slower recovery system.

Location:
Health Center, Fort Belknap Agency

Program: OEHE/AFM

Date: 02/08/2001