Answer all the questions you know for sure. Skip over the ones you don’t and come back to them later. Always assume the questions are about steam unless they state it’s about hot water boilers. Never leave any unanswered. Good luck!!

⁠@@BoilerBenI felt confident after you videos! Thank you!

I think you are keen on details! Thanks for watching.

Appreciate your comment!!

Thanks for listening in on my channels! And by the way, I know Bill. He’s from the Park Rapids area and really knows his boilers!!

Boilers around the world are very similar and the principles are quite universal. Best wishes on a successful test result! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for your kind words! The very best to you in your pursuit of boiler knowledge!!

Bunker C is a term leftover from the naval days of bunkers filled with coal used to fuel the Scotch Marine boilers. The ships were eventually converted to fuel oil and the Bunker C was used to describe the heavy class 6 oil. Thanks for watching!!

Best wishes on a successful test result!! Thanks for watching.

@@BoilerBen I passed special Boiler license. Thanks again, I couldn’t passed without your videos it was great help and mn Boiler Book tip.

You studied and paid close attention to the videos! Congratulations!

​@@rommelsantos1230what was your level of knowledge prior could you please provide the best videos to watch? Also did you purchase a book? Thanks

If read the book in addition to watching my videos you will do very well! Best wishes.

I’m glad you are making good use of them!! Best wishes!!

Thank you for your comments and congratulations on your work as a mechanical engineer! The formula for boiler horsepower that I refer to is only for the purpose of establishing guidelines for license requirements. It is not intended to be used to determine the boiler horsepower capacity. I am only a trained boiler operator and not an engineer so I will let those trained in determining exact horsepower capacity formulas for boilers to others trained in engineering. Thanks again!

I’m glad to hear you are staying fresh with your knowledge of boiler operation!! Thanks for watching and best wishes!!

That’s great! Now keep going. A year from now you can study a bit more and get your 2nd Class! Congratulations.

Unfortunately there is nothing I can do about the commercials. As the videos become more popular KZbin adds the commercials. Sorry about that. I don’t receive any money from the videos as I have never commercialized. Thanks for watching!

@@BoilerBen I'm sorry to hear you're not getting any money from them! You have the best (only) free training series I've found. KZbin is certainly making money off of them. Thank you for making these videos, they're a great resource for boiler apprentices trying to get a handle on things.

My goal was always to help the people that are in the same trade as I was in. So just giving back.

I was severely sleep deprived due to multiple 16 hour shifts in a row when I left my previous comment, so all y'all ignore it, please. Ben, I apologize for being rude. You have an excellent channel and I'm learning a lot from your videos. I work in a small high pressure plant but a lot of things seem to be the same so far, and since I don't currently have any other training materials (but ordered the high pressure version of the books you recommended) and work my shifts alone, it's really helpful to have good information on boiler basics. I've only watched a few videos so far, then stopped to wait for my books. Thank you again for creating and sharing this resource, and have a great day! -- Bekah

You are right that there are many similarities between high and low pressure. Remember with steam boilers anything above 15 psi is considered high pressure. And for hot water boilers anything above 160 psi or above 250 degrees F is high pressure. I think you have the right book to help you. Best of luck!!

This is an interesting concept but unfortunately I only teach boiler operation and not boiler design. Sorry I can’t respond with more information on this. I’ll be the first to say I don’t know it all. Thanks for the comment and best wishes.

Appreciate your support! Keep up the studies!

Thanks for watching! This is a question that I’ve been asked before. There are many similarities between high and low pressure boiler operations. But since I have a high respect for experience I think it best to stay with low pressure as that is what I have operated for many years. American Technical Publishers have several very good high pressure books that would be of great benefit to you. Best luck getting that 2nd grade boiler license.

Best wishes on taking your test! Thanks for your comments.

Thanks for watching!!

Thanks for watching. The best boiler operators are the ones who keep on learning!! Best wishes.

I do not have any video on the cooling chapter. The information in that chapter is very good and you will notice that there are similarities between boiler systems and chiller systems. Chillers do not have the same explosive concerns as with boilers however. Thanks for the questions!

Most of the standards for low pressure boiler operation are actually set by the ASME and the National Board. There may be rules regarding licensing requirements and limitations that are specific to the State of NJ. Thanks for watching and the very best to you as you pursue your license!

Congratulations! I’ve been right where you are now. My advice is read and reread the book. Listen to my videos and ask those who already have a license questions you need answers to. You will do well!!

Good question. I don’t teach specifics for residential but these smaller boilers operate with the same principles.

Thanks for the comments. This shows your level of dedication to leaning about boilers. Good luck in the future. You will do well!!

@BoilerBen fyi just passed my maryland exam a hour ago. Thanks again

Good to hear from you and best wishes on passing your test! Yep I changed out the pictures for a change of scenery!

Congratulations on getting your Special License! Yes I’ve taught in Mt Iron and my be there again. Watch the DLI website frequently for

future test sites. Common places that need boiler operators are hospitals, nursing homes, schools, large churches, courthouses and dry cleaners. Check with these people to see if they will let you gain experience on their boilers and keep a log of your work. Best wishes!!

Ty, It sounds like you are a motivated learner! This will help you in every aspect of life. Yes, God has blessed me and beyond what I deserve. Wishing you the best and thanks for your gracious comments. Boiler Ben

Do you think you were better doing the blue collar handy man router vs the medical field and why

Detroit Lakes!

It sounds like your uncle took his work seriously and was one of the old boiler guys that was willing to share the trade! You can be proud of him.

Good to hear. Congratulations!

Appreciate your feedback! Best wishes to you as you continue to learn about boilers.

Thanks for your comment! Best wishes.

Best wishes! You can do this! Follow the instructions I give and spend the time reading and you will understand boilers and get your license!!

Why did you switch ? What other information are you referring to

Study on! Thanks.

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