A prominent healthcare institution underwent renovation of their 50-year-old system, including the replacement of the entire boiler plant and the condensate main running through the facility, totaling roughly ¼ mile of pipe. Once this new system was up-and-running, maintenance noticed large iron particles in the steam condensate system. These particles were making their way to the surge tank, resulting in jet-black water quality – a problem the Low Pressure Drop (LPD) Magnetic Y-Strainer was designed to address.

With the LPD Mag Y-Strainer in place, a regular blow-down process was implemented. Over a period of four months, the system was blown down three-to-four times, daily, without shutting off the pumps. The LPD Mag is the only strainer solution on the market that can be blown down while in-service.

This maintenance led to a substantial reduction in debris and sludge, resulting in a significant improvement in water clarity. The LPD Mag captured and eliminated harmful metallic particles, ensuring the surge tank is clear and free of debris.

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