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Firetube vs Watertube Boilers Explained: Which One Is Better for Steam Heating?

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RayWohlfarth
RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,788
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In this weeks video, I discuss the differences between the two boiler types and how to choose which one is best for your application

Firetube vs Watertube

Ray Wohlfarth
Boiler Lessons
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  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 18,221

    Firetube IMHO. Easier to maintain IMHO.

    Mad Dog_2
  • fangkuaiboiler
    fangkuaiboiler Member Posts: 1

    I am a boiler operator. Fire‑tube boilers are more suitable for low‑pressure (<1.8 MPa) applications in the 2–30 t/h range, while water‑tube boilers are typically used for high‑pressure, high‑temperature industrial processes. Neither type is inherently “better”—you select the boiler that best fits your specific process requirements.

    If you have any questions, you can read the blog I wrote on my personal website：

    https://steamboilerguide.com/blog/fire-vs-water-tube-hot-water-boilers.html
    RascalOrnery
  • RayWohlfarth
    RayWohlfarth Member Posts: 1,788

    @EBEBRATT-Ed My experience is mostly with low pressure steam and Pittsburgh used to be a cast iron boiler market. We sell both water and fire tube boilers and I like boilers that are easy to maintain.

    @fangkuaiboiler Nice looking comparison Thanks for sharing

    Ray Wohlfarth
    Boiler Lessons

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