Specifications

Oxygen contamination of the boiler water will cause

corrosion of the iron and steel boiler components, which

can lead to failure. As such, any system must be

designed to prevent oxygen absorption in the first place

or prevent it from reaching the boiler. Problems caused

by oxygen contamination of boiler water are not

covered by Burnham’s standard warranty.

There are many possible causes of oxygen

contamination such as:

1. Addition of excessive make-up water as result of

system leaks.

2. Absorption through open tanks and fittings.

3. Oxygen permeable materials in the distribution

system.

In order to insure long product life, oxygen sources

should be eliminated. This can be accomplished by

taking the following measures:

1. Repairing system leaks to eliminate the need for

addition of make-up water.

2. Eliminating open tanks from the system.

3. Eliminating and/or repairing fittings which allow

oxygen absorption.

4. Use of non-permeable materials in the distribution

system.

5. Isolating the boiler from the system water by

installing a heat exchanger.

OXYGEN CORROSION