Boiler Wild

Eric discusses the critical skill of decision-making, emphasizing its importance in both personal and professional contexts. He shares a gripping real-life story from his experience as a boiler technician, illustrating how effective decision-making can resolve crises. Eric highlights the need for confidence and understanding of systems to make informed decisions, and he encourages listeners to dev...

Eric discusses the importance of integrity and personal responsibility in everyday actions, using the simple act of returning a grocery cart as a metaphor for broader societal behaviors. He emphasizes how small actions reflect one's character and the impact of neglecting responsibilities on both personal and professional levels. Eric challenges listeners to uphold standards of excellence and respe...

Eric discusses the importance of personal development and continuous improvement in the boiler industry. He emphasizes the significance of understanding safety relief valves, quality control in manufacturing, and the role of qualified individuals in ensuring safety. Eric advocates for proper training, standardization, and real-world testing of safety devices, while stressing the need for verificat...

 Eric delves into the intricacies of steam, focusing on its pressure and temperature relationship, the differences between sensible and latent heat, and the implications of low versus high pressure steam systems. He shares real-world applications and case studies to illustrate the importance of understanding steam systems for efficiency and cost savings. The episode emphasizes the need for pr...

Eric discusses the intersection of the boiler industry and personal development. He shares personal anecdotes about daily life, customer interactions, and the challenges faced as a service technician. Eric emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience, understanding customer expectations, and the necessity of grace in professional interactions. He encourages listeners to focus on personal grow...

Learn the importance of personal development and health in relation to career growth, particularly in the boiler industry. He shares insights on the challenges faced in boiler room design and comfort, leading into a historical account of natural gas and its odorization. The conversation takes a tragic turn as Eric recounts the New London School explosion of 1937, emphasizing the need for safety re...

Consistent action in all areas of your life will take you places you never thought possible. Learn how consistency can change your life.

Learn what it means to be a solutions provider and how it can make the difference in your career.

Find out if condensing hot water heating boilers are really 99% efficient and where that efficiency number comes from.

What are the main characteristics of primary variable pumping vs primary secondary? Also learn that hybrid systems do not work.

Discussion on the 5 levels of challenges in the boiler room. Mastering all 5 levels will make you a well rounded problem solver.

Learn about a couple of ways to control combustion from a burner on a boiler.

BMW drivers write the jokes themselves, interesting books to read and ramblings about why you should be on LinkedIn.

Some of the real reasons people still go to college after high school that most people do not factor in when advocating for the skilled trades.

Overview of the accident of the SCR explosion at the Loy Lange Box Company in 2017 and some items to think about the next time you are working around boilers.

In depth look at a CSD-1 field report and the information on it.

What is the ASME CSD-1 Standard and how to apply it to boilers.

In 2013, a boiler in a church daycare in Minnesota exploded. The boiler system was too small for a commissioned boiler inspector to inspect the boiler. Learn about how the explosion happened and a boiler Standard designed to protect you and others around you from similar incidents.

I discuss how AI is changing the world and my inbox as well as the number 1 trait of a great service technican.

Protecting your hearing is an important part of life. However, did you know that hearing protection can help you think better?

Understanding water and how it moves through a steam system is a foundational topic you need to understand. Water issues is the main cause of problems in steam systems.

Safety Relief Valves are essential for safe boiler operation. Today I discuss the proper terminology of the valves, what they are used for, how to read the data tag, and answer a question I had about relief valve ratings on Section IV boilers.

Boiler safety is a serious topic. On this episode, I talk about one of the most known boiler explosions and details on how it happened.

Hard work is normally seen as a negative thing. It sucks in the moment, but is so important to learn how to do to achieve your full potential in life.

Everyone seems like an expert on everything these days. How do you navigate through what you are told and learn the real WHY behind what you do.