Boiler Feed Units & Surge Tank

A small Economical Make-up Vertical boiler feed unit for pumping water temperatures up 200°F. A 3/16" thick, black steel receiver provided with Shipkote™ corrosion resistance coating provided for years of service. Unit is floor-mounted, vertical style to minimize amount of floor space required for installation; numerous size receivers are available. A mechanical make-up water valve is standard with stainless steel float and rubber fitted sealing face. Units are built in either simplex or duplex configurations with 3500 RPM, single-phase motors that provide low inertia for intermittent operation. Two pump openings provided on all units.

Pumps are bronze-fitted to resist corrosion and prevent seizing; pump also equipped with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request. Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.

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A small Economical Make-up Horizontal boiler feed unit for pumping water temperatures up 200°F. A 3/16" thick, black steel receiver provided with Shipkote™ corrosion resistance coating provided for years of service. Units are floor-mounted, horizontal style allowing for low inlet returns; numerous size receivers are available. A mechanical make-up water valve is standard with stainless steel float and rubber fitted sealing face. Units are built in either simplex or duplex configurations with 3500 RPM, single-phase motors that provide low inertia for intermittent operation. Two pump openings provided on all units.

Pumps are bronze-fitted to resist corrosion and prevent seizing; pump also equipped with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request. Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.

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A Durable Make-up Cast iron receiver boiler feed unit for water temperatures up to 200°F and boiler capacities typically ranging from 20 BHP up to 750 BHP. A standard, close-grained, cast iron receiver is provided with a standard 20-year warranty against corrosion failure for years of service; receiver sizes range from 25 gallons to 500 gallons; unit is floor-mounted allowing for low inlet returns.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Unit built in either simplex or duplex configurations with single-phase or three-phase motors; motors available at both 1750 RPM and 3500 RPM for low inertia, intermittent operation. Two pump openings provided on all units. Pumps are bronze-fitted to resist corrosion and prevent seizing; pump also equipped with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, and electrical control panels.

Type DMEC is simply an elevated version of DMC.

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A Durable Make-up Steel receiver boiler feed unit for water temperatures up to 200°F and for boiler capacities typically ranging from 20 BHP up to 300 BHP. A 3/16" thick or thicker, black steel receiver is provided as standard for years of service; receiver sizes range from 21 gallons to 235 gallons. Unit is floor-mounted allowing for low inlet returns.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Unit built in either simplex or duplex configurations with single-phase or three-phase motors; motors available at both 1750 RPM or 3500 RPM for low inertia, intermittent operation. Two pump openings provided on all units. Pumps are bronze-fitted to resist corrosion and prevent seizing; pump also equipped with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.

Type DMES is simply an elevated version of DMS.

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A Propeller Make-up Cast iron receiver boiler feed unit for water temperatures up to 210°F and boiler capacities ranging from 40 BHP up to 750 BHP. A standard, close-grained, cast iron receiver is provided with a standard 20-year warranty against corrosion failure for years of service; receiver sizes range from 25 gallons to 500 gallons. Unit is floor-mounted allowing for low inlet returns.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Units built in either simplex or duplex configurations with single-phase or three-phase motors; motors available at 3500 RPM for low inertia, intermittent operation. Unit equipped with model "P" pumps that have low NPSH requirements. Pumps are bronze-fitted to resist corrosion and prevent seizing; pumps also furnished with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, and electrical control panels.

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A Propeller Make-up Elevated Cast iron receiver boiler feed unit for water temperatures up to 212°F and boiler capacities ranging from 40 BHP up to 750 BHP. A standard, close-grained, cast iron receiver is provided with a standard 20-year warranty against corrosion failure for years of service; receiver sizes range from 25 gallons to 500 gallons. Unit is elevated allowing for hot condensate without pump cavitations.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Units built in either simplex or duplex configurations with single-phase or three-phase motors; motors available at 3500 RPM for low inertia, intermittent operation. Unit equipped with model "P" pumps that have low NPSH requirements. Pumps are bronze-fitted to resist corrosion and prevent seizing; pumps also furnished with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch and electrical control panels.

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A Propeller Make-up Steel receiver boiler feed unit for water temperatures up to 210°F and boiler capacities ranging from 20 BHP up to 300 BHP. A 3/16" thick or thicker, black steel receiver is provided for years of service; receiver sizes range from 21 gallons to 235 gallons. Unit is floor-mounted allowing for low inlet returns.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Unit built in either simplex or duplex configurations with single-phase or three-phase motors; motors available at 3500 RPM for low inertia, intermittent operation. Unit equipped with model "P" pumps that have low NPSH requirements. Pumps are bronze-fitted to resist corrosion and prevent seizing; pumps also furnished with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.

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A Propeller Make-up Elevated Steel receiver boiler feed unit for water temperatures up to 212°F and boiler capacities ranging from 20 BHP up to 300 BHP. A 3/16" thick or thicker, black steel receiver is provided for years of service; receiver sizes range from 21 gallons to 235 gallons. Unit is elevated allowing for hot condensate without pump cavitations.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Unit built in either simplex or duplex configurations with single-phase or three-phase motors; motors available at 3500 RPM for low inertia, intermittent operation. Unit equipped with model "P" pumps that have low NPSH requirements. Pumps are bronze-fitted to resist corrosion and prevent seizing; pumps also furnished with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.

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A Cylindrical Steel Boiler feed unit for pumping water temperatures up 200°F (with Model D pump) and temperatures up to 210°F (with Model P low NPSH pump). Unit floor-mounted for low-piped gravity returns and equipped with standard, 3/16" thick, black steel receiver designed for applications with narrow access ways; an option for heavier thickness is available. Receiver also can be 300 series stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance; most receiver sizes can be epoxy-lined or plasite-lined. Standard receiver sizes range from 49 gallons and up; customized receivers can be made for unique applications. Unit can handle a wide range of flows and pressures.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Units typically available in either simplex or duplex configurations; other configurations available if needed. Pump motors can be either 1750 RPM or 3500 RPM, single or three phase. Unit equipped with bronze-fitted Model "D" or "P" pumps fitted with industry standard motors and with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request. Pumps can be mounted in either a vertical or horizontal orientation.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.

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A Cylindrical Steel boiler feed unit for pumping water temperatures up 200°F (with Model D pump) and temperatures up to 210°F (with Model P low NPSH pump). Unit floor-mounted for low-piped gravity returns and equipped with standard, 3/16" thick, black steel receiver; an option for heavier thickness is available. Receiver also can be 300 series stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance; most receiver sizes can be epoxy-lined or plasite-lined. Standard receiver sizes range from 70 gallons and up; customized receivers can be made for unique applications. Unit can handle a wide range of flows and pressures.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Units typically available in either simplex or duplex configurations; other configurations such as triplex or quadraplex available if needed. Pump motors can be either 1750 RPM or 3500 RPM, single or three phase. Unit equipped with bronze-fitted Model "D" or "P" pumps fitted with industry standard motors and with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request. Pumps can be mounted in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. Unit can also be equipped with bronze-fitted, multi-stage pumps for high-pressure applications; tungsten carbide mechanical seals on multi-stage pumps rated up to 300°F.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.

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A Cylindrical Elevated Steel boiler feed unit for pumping water temperatures up 212°F (with Model P low NPSH pump). Unit equipped with standard, 3/16° thick, black steel receiver; an option for heavier thickness is available. Receiver also can be 300 series stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance; most receiver sizes can be epoxy-lined or plasite-lined. Standard receiver sizes range from 70 gallons to 1,468 gallons; customized receivers can be made for unique applications. Unit can handle a wide range of flows and pressures.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Units typically available in either simplex or duplex configurations; other configurations such as triplex or quadraplex available if needed. Pump motors can be either 1750 RPM or 3500 RPM, single or three phase. Unit equipped with bronze-fitted Model "D" (for temperatures 210°F or lower) or "P" pumps fitted with industry standard motors and with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request. Pumps can be mounted in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. Unit can also be equipped with bronze-fitted, multi-stage pumps for high-pressure applications; tungsten carbide mechanical seals on multi-stage pumps rated up to 300°F.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.

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A Steel Horizontal Make-up boiler feed unit for pumping water temperatures up 200°F (with Model D pump) and temperatures up to 210°F (with Model P low NPSH pump). A standard, 3/16" thick, black steel receiver is ASME code constructed with dished heads; tank can be ASME code stamped if needed. An option for heavier thickness is available. Receiver also can be 300 series stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance; most receiver sizes can be epoxy-lined or plasite-lined. Standard receiver sizes range from 77 gallons and up; customized receivers can be made for unique applications. Unit can handle a wide range of flows and pressures.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Units typically available in either simplex or duplex configurations; other configurations such as triplex or quadraplex available if needed. Pump motors can be either 1750 RPM or 3500 RPM, single or three phase. Unit equipped with bronze-fitted Model "D" or "P" pumps fitted with industry standard motors and with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request. Pumps can be mounted in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. Unit can also be equipped with bronze-fitted, multi-stage pumps for high-pressure applications; tungsten carbide mechanical seals on multi-stage pumps rated up to 300°F.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.

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A Steel Horizontal Elevated Make-up boiler feed unit for pumping water temperatures up 212°F (with Model P low NPSH pump). A standard, 3/16" thick, black steel receiver is ASME code constructed with dished heads; tank can be ASME code stamped if needed. An option for heavier thickness is available. Receiver also can be 300 series stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance; most receiver sizes can be epoxy-lined or plasite-lined. Standard receiver sizes range from 77 gallons and up; customized receivers can be made for unique applications. Unit can handle a wide range of flows and pressures.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Units typically available in either simplex or duplex configurations; other configurations such as triplex or quadraplex available if needed. Pump motors can be either 1750 RPM or 3500 RPM, single or three phase. Unit equipped with bronze-fitted Model "D" or "P" pumps fitted with industry standard motors and with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250oF. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request. Pumps can be mounted in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. Unit can also be equipped with bronze-fitted, multi-stage pumps for high-pressure applications; tungsten carbide mechanical seals on multi-stage pumps rated up to 300°F.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off or alarm switch, submerged heater tube for preheating feed water, electrical control panels and tank insulation.

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A Durable Underground Make-up boiler feed unit with stainless steel receiver uses a patented design to pump water in applications where the return piping is at or below floor level. The underground basin is made of cast iron in various sizes. Pumps are located above the basin cover plate allowing for easy maintenance with disturbing the cover plate. The propeller shaft and it high temperature patented (U.S. Patent #4,932,846) bearing design is more durable and simpler than most other designs.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Units available in either simplex or duplex configurations; motors are 3500 RPM, single or three phase. Unit equipped with bronze-fitted Model "U" pumps fitted with industry standard motors and with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 250°F. Higher temperature seals and special faces available upon request.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off and electrical control panels.

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A High Temperature Make-up boiler feed unit designed for pumping water temperatures up 300°F. Unit used when there are no other return loads and the temperature of load is higher than the saturation temperature. Pumping at temperatures higher than saturation temperature directly to boiler eliminates vent loss and exposure to atmospheric oxygen. A standard black steel receiver with dished heads is ASME stamped for 125 psig. Unit can handle a wide range of flows and pressures. Units are elevated style and designed for capacities from 2,500 to 40,000 lbs per hour with tank sizes ranging from 66 gallons up to 190 gallons; however customized receivers can be made for applications outside the standard tank dimensions.

An electrical solenoid make-up water valve with float switch control is standard. Units are available in either simplex or duplex configurations; motors are 3500 RPM, single or three phase. Unit equipped with bronze-fitted, Model "P" low NPSH pump fitted with industry standard motors and with mechanical seals rated for temperatures up to 300°F.

Other accessories include gauge glass assembly, thermometer, inlet strainer, butterfly isolation valve, low-water cut-off and electrical control panels.

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