What is the concern about having Big Boilers inside a Parking Garage for Cleaning?

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What is the concern about having Big Boilers inside a Parking Garage for Cleaning?

On another link, there is some good talk about trailers VS Flat Beds. Mounting the boilers Vertical vs Horizontal etc.

Tell me, what is the problems in a parking garage if the boilers are 500,000 BTU's or more for Parking Garage cleaning?

I am sure that some of you, who dose Parking Garages, may know. SCOTT STONE no cheating.... Lets see if someone else may know.

If no one can figure it out in a few days, then Scott you can tell. And if you can't.....:eek:
 
The steam it creates in a closed in area makes it dangerous for wokers to work around each other?? Pure shot in the dark here.
 
Good point. I now this very well, were the steam , fog like, prevents the operator from seeing as far as 100 ft or more.


Thanks Scott D. Good answer.


But that answer, is not the answer I am looking for.
 
Jim@Garagecleaning said:
What is the concern about having Big Boilers inside a Parking Garage for Cleaning?

On another link, there is some good talk about trailers VS Flat Beds. Mounting the boilers Vertical vs Horizontal etc.

Tell me, what is the problems in a parking garage if the boilers are 500,000 BTU's or more for Parking Garage cleaning?

I am sure that some of you, who dose Parking Garages, may know. SCOTT STONE no cheating.... Lets see if someone else may know.

If no one can figure it out in a few days, then Scott you can tell. And if you can't.....:eek:
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Any burner above 500,000 btu's would require a permit from the EPA, anything under 500,000 is exempt..:cool:
 
so when I give the answer do I get a prize.
 
Speaking of that, I heard that California will not allow and " NEW " boilers to be sold in California above 825,000 BTU's.

If you already have a boiler hotter than that, you will be Grandfathered in.
 
Jim@Garagecleaning said:
Speaking of that, I heard that California will not allow and " NEW " boilers to be sold in California above 825,000 BTU's.

If you already have a boiler hotter than that, you will be Grandfathered in.
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So whats the answer?
 
Would it consume too much oxygen for the volume inside the garage?
 
Jim@Garagecleaning said:
Speaking of that, I heard that California will not allow and " NEW " boilers to be sold in California above 825,000 BTU's.

If you already have a boiler hotter than that, you will be Grandfathered in.
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That's when you siamese two smaller ones together...


Oh, and I am going with the sprinkler answer, too.
 
Is it because big boilers "have been known to cause cancer in the state of California"

Is it because the diesel fumes may escape outside the confines of the garage and it's occupants lungs and actually harm a nearby tree?:eek:

Is it because Hot water is not a natural occuring phenomena in the area of garages and it's use is harmful to the bird life?:D

Is it because the use of boilers is effective in cleaning and effectiveness has been outlawed? :cool:

Let me know if any of these are correct and which prize I win.. :rolleyes:
 
Carbon monoxide from the exhaust of your generators and burners, if fueled with diesel. I've been told LP burners are much safer to use for underground or any parking structures.

And obviously if using caustic chemicals, or any chemicals for that matter, the dangers of inhaling the toxic fumes.

That's my assumption.
 
These are all GREAT answers.

There are two answers that are correct in this forum.

The correct answer is setting off the fire sprinklers. we have set them off many of times in a open Garage.

However, you need to be aware of the Carbon monoxide and air floor / circulation of the Garage. This is a major concern if you are under ground several floors. 99% of the time it is not a problem due to the large fans that the garage should have. However some older garages may not be that equipped or may need maintenance for the fans to work properly.

When doing the walk thru with your customer, you need to know the fire sprinklers setting ( Usually set at 180 degrees ) Buy a Fluke laser temp gauge. Every 30 minutes or so , you need to check the 60 square yards around your burner / rig. You need to be aware of the heat will rise even after you shut off your rig and or move it.

Get (2) 3 to 4 ft wide Floor Warehouse Fan to disperse the heated air.

As for the underground Garage with the Carbon Monoxide issue, you MUST make sure the ventilation is in good working order.


Way to go to Tom Cusick and Jim V Cooney Both of you are correct !


All of you had Great answers !!!, Except Dancing Tony
 
Jim@Garagecleaning said:
These are all GREAT answers.

There are two answers that are correct in this forum.

The correct answer is setting off the fire sprinklers. we have set them off many of times in a open Garage.

However, you need to be aware of the Carbon monoxide and air floor / circulation of the Garage. This is a major concern if you are under ground several floors. 99% of the time it is not a problem due to the large fans that the garage should have. However some older garages may not be that equipped or may need maintenance for the fans to work properly.

When doing the walk thru with your customer, you need to know the fire sprinklers setting ( Usually set at 180 degrees ) Buy a Fluke laser temp gauge. Every 30 minutes or so , you need to check the 60 square yards around your burner / rig. You need to be aware of the heat will rise even after you shut off your rig and or move it.

Get (2) 3 to 4 ft wide Floor Warehouse Fan to disperse the heated air.

As for the underground Garage with the Carbon Monoxide issue, you MUST make sure the ventilation is in good working order.


Way to go to Tom Cusick and Jim V Cooney Both of you are correct !


All of you had Great answers !!!, Except Dancing Tony
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Uh......If I may bring up this point......"carbon monoxide has been known to cause cancer in the state of California" --- what do I win? :D

Good points about the carbon monoxide though. my PW points out the back of my truck and I often wondered how long I could make it cleaning filters behind the truck. That sucker puts out a lot of exhaust.
 
Tony Shelton said:
Uh......If I may bring up this point......"carbon monoxide has been known to cause cancer in the state of California" --- what do I win? :D

Good points about the carbon monoxide though. my PW points out the back of my truck and I often wondered how long I could make it cleaning filters behind the truck. That sucker puts out a lot of exhaust.
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Good point, Tony should win something. Everything besides liberalism causes cancer in California.
 
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