All these components were installed and commissioned, but that’s when the big problems started. The low-mass boilers that were put in just didn’t deliver. They had burners failing and heat exchangers springing leaks and all sorts of control problems – basically, the promised efficiency was not realized and the cost of maintenance and irritation were unacceptable.

A decision was made to install a Raypak boiler to handle the load and leave the other “new” low-mass boilers to handle emergencies only.

The Raypak fan-assisted combustion copper boiler was installed along with the Y200 sequencing control (also from Raypak) and since that day, the system has been reliable.

“ I hardly ever even go back there anymore, because the Raypak is just so reliable”, says Mike Hamernik, who is in charge of facilities. He continues, “I have had to replace only one small part, an igniter, in two years. I think that the reason it works so well has to do with really smooth control from the sequencer as well as the boiler being a better, more proven design. Also, the engineering around the application provided by Raypak has been superb.”

Raypak boilers have been manufactured since 1947 and have a proven track record of reliable operation – even in harsh greenhouse applications. Raypak’s deep understanding of what it takes to make their boilers operate year in and year out means that when you buy one, you’re getting more than a box with a boiler in it….your are also getting the combined experience of professionals committed to application excellence.

TrueLeaf Technologies is Raypak’s National Representative to the commercial greenhouse industry. We can help you select and apply the best Raypak solution for your needs and help you reduce costs and increase your profits!

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