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cleaning boiler`house keeping pad

zepfan
zepfan Member Posts: 403
We are in the process of replacing a boiler in which the heat exchanger
cracked on the old boiler. As a result the concrete housekeeping pad is covered in a red clay color.I don want to set the new boiler on this, and wanted to know if anyone knows what would clean this up I assume some type of acid will take care of it.Any suggestions would be much appreciated.Thanks to all

Comments

  • SWEI
    SWEI Member Posts: 7,356
    I would try a mild acid wash to see what comes out, then either dye it or epoxy paint.
  • Bob Bona_4
    Bob Bona_4 Member Posts: 2,083
    Might be able to bust it up, and put down new blocks to fit the new boiler. They aren't poured monolithic with the floor slab typically. A lot of times once they start succumbing to a rotary hammer, they practically walk away
  • Bio
    Bio Member Posts: 278
    CLR would probably do it, or just paint over it