Water boiler explosions can occur anytime, and it is essential to know the steps to take to prevent them from happening. Water boilers are one of the most efficient devices for heating a home and its water supply. This appliance works by heating water, converting it to steam, and pushing it through a person’s home pipes. Because steam has more density than air but less weight than water, it is an ideal technique for producing heat. Sometimes, though, water boilers explode. It can happen when a water filtration system fails, or the pressure gets too high.
Preventing Water Boiler Explosions
Learn more about why this can happen — and what you can do to prevent it.
Avoid High-Pressure Water Filtration System
What can cause the boiler to explode? How do you prevent boiler pressure from an explosion? There are many answers to these questions, but it surprises many people to learn that a water filtration system may be to blame. Most water boilers produce water to heat a home — not making drinking water. The water in a boiler is thus typically not potable until users install a water filtration system. In some cases, these systems can increase the pressure in a water boiler, ultimately increasing the likelihood that the boiler will explode.
Common Cause of Water Boiler Explosions
There are many other reasons a water boiler may explode, too. If too much sediment builds up in the tank, for example, this can cause an explosion because the sediment can compromise the structural integrity of the boiler. An excess of sediment can also cause the boiler’s anode rod to rust and degrade over time. If the anode rod is not functioning correctly, this may also cause a water boiler to explode. It’s essential to pay attention to brown water, popping noises, and knocking sounds — these can all be signs of an impending explosion.
How To Prevent Water Boiler Explosions
Preventing water boiler explosions requires that users pay attention and invest in regular upkeep for their appliances. It includes pump priming, checking safety valves, and regularly inspecting all other boiler parts. Any person who lacks the expertise to do this should call a professional plumber to conduct intermittent safety checks. It is the best way to prevent leaks and explosions, which can be very costly — and, in the most severe cases, deadly.
Water Filtration Can Increase Water Quality
Water filtration may increase the risk of water boiler explosion if the builder did not install the filer correctly — or if the pressure is too high for the appliance. In most cases, water filtration systems are a safe and reliable way to produce water softening and reduce contaminants in the water supply. It can make water safer to drink and improve its taste. Anybody who has a water boiler should keep an eye out for signs that it might be on the brink of explosion.
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