Check out these 20 Cast Iron Water Columns (W0250-EA5) with 5 'T' Probes (per unit) headed out to a boiler manufacturing company in the...

A thermoelectric power company in Brazil had our older model Simpliport® 180's. They decided to upgrade to our newer model, keeping the illuminators that were in good condition. A HUGE shoutout to our partners at Clark Reliance do Brasil for assistance with this upgrade. For more information on our Simpliport® 180 Bi-Color Ported Water Gage Glasses & LED Illumination System, click here: https://www.relianceboilertrim.com/simpliport-180. #power#water#brazil#thermoelectric#upgr

Late last week, we had a customer from a Power Plant in the Southeast USA send us a chat on our relianceboilertrim.com website looking...

It's a #blastfromthepast Tuesday! A refinery in Argentina has four Simpliports with water columns on their HRSGs — running at 150 and 800 PSI — that they're looking to upgrade. Fun fact: these original units date back to the 1980s. We'll be upgrading these units to our Simpliport® 180 Bi-Color Ported Water Gages. Stay tuned for future updates on this project. Four Decades of Service — And Why It's Time to Upgrade An installation running since the 1980s says a lot about the du

We're happy to announce the next video in our product demo library! This one features the Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ Remote Water Level Indication System, with Reliance Boiler Trim Product Manager Jim Kolbus taking viewers through a full demonstration — how it works, and why it's built to be one of the smartest boiler water level indication systems in the industry. What the Demo Covers Jim walks through the system's patented self-diagnostic capability — the technology that actively

A couple months back, we shared the upgrade we completed at an energy plant in Brazil, where the customer was having a hard time reading the level in their traditional boiler water glass gage. Our solution was installing a Simpliport® 180 Bi-Color Ported Water Gage Glass with the optional Sun Shield. We now have video confirming the results, and it's exactly what we hoped for: clear, bright viewing from any angle and any distance — even in direct sun. Why the Sun Shield Follo

We've been hard at work getting our PDD (Product Demo Display) Area set up on the third floor here at Clark-Reliance — and the first demo brought up was our 8ft Eye-Hye® SmartLevel™ Remote Water Level Indication System. It's the first of many demos we'll be adding to the space, giving visitors and customers a hands-on look at the technology behind our instrumentation rather than just a spec sheet. The Hidden Problem: Probe Fouling Remote level indicators that use conductivity

We are happy to announce the launch the first of several product demo videos! First up is our Simpliport® 180 Boiler Water Level Glass...

Operators know the importance of monitoring water level information on boilers, deaerators, feedwater tanks, blowdown tanks, and condensate tanks in their plants. Most level gages in service are meticulously and properly maintained, delivering excellent service life. However, allowing a gage glass on these vital applications to become cloudy — or neglected to the point that an operator can no longer determine water level — is unacceptable. This exact issue was the subject of

We recently visited a sugar mill in Brazil currently running two Simpliport® 180 Bi-Color Ported Water Gage Glasses on their HP (high-pressure) boilers. Plant personnel report they're very happy with the reliability of the Simpliport gages — they've now been in continuous service for three years. Why Long-Term Field Data Matters Product specifications and lab testing tell you how equipment is designed to perform. Field reliability data — how equipment actually performs after

Installing a new boiler level and control system is only half the equation — proper commissioning, verification, and operator training determine whether that system performs reliably for years or becomes a source of recurring problems. Clark-Reliance's SureStart™ Operator Assistance Program addresses exactly this gap. What SureStart Provides Qualified purchasers of Clark-Reliance boiler control systems are entitled to an all-day, on-site review by a direct factory expert. Thi

Happy #WebinarWednesday! Next in our education series, we have Reliance Boiler Trim Product Manager, Jim Kolbus, presenting: Water...

We recently completed an upgrade at an energy plant in Brazil, working alongside our joint venture partner Clark Reliance do Brasil. The customer was having a hard time reading the level in their traditional boiler water glass gage — a familiar problem we've covered before. What made this installation distinct was the addition of an optional Sun Shield to the Simpliport® 180 Bi-Color Ported Water Gage Glass. Why Outdoor Installations Need Extra Consideration Many boiler insta

We were excited to host Nigel Wheeldon, Workshop & Site Service Manager with Induchem Group at our factory in Strongsville! Nigel...

According to The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, boiler controls account for the highest percentage of total documented boiler and pressure-vessel-inspection violations. The reasons are varied — neglect, improper maintenance procedures, isolation or elimination of necessary code-required instruments and accessories, and unauthorized piping modifications all contribute. Reliance Boiler Trim Product Manager Jim Kolbus addressed this exact problem in a p

We recently performed a boiler walkdown at a power plant in the Caribbean. After surveying the facility's HRSGs, we observed that many of the gages were neglected or out of service. Following discussions with plant personnel, they saw clear value in replacing their old gages — especially the bicolor gage located at the HP drum — with Simpliport® 180 Bi-Color Ported Water Gage Glasses. Understanding HRSG Drum Configuration The HP (high-pressure) drum is the primary drum in an

Our own Reliance Boiler Trim Product Manager, Jim Kolbus, published an article on this exact topic in the April edition of Today's Boiler, the American Boiler Manufacturers Association's publication. The subject deserves the attention: using and maintaining the water-level instrumentation on your boiler is of vital importance for the safety of your plant personnel and the longevity of your equipment. Why Drum Level Instrumentation Deserves Ongoing Attention The ASME Boiler an

We recently shipped six Reliance Probe Type Water Columns to a plant in Colombia. Each water column plays a critical role in that facility's boiler level instrumentation — here's what these components do and why they matter. What Is a Water Column? A water column is a vertical vessel mounted external to the boiler, connected to the steam drum via piping. Rather than sensing level itself, it serves as a stable mounting platform where gage glasses, switches, and alarm devices c

When a facility can't easily compare its direct-reading gage glass to its electronic transmitter, it creates a dangerous blind spot. A paper mill in South America ran into exactly this problem on a high-pressure boiler — and the fix reveals a common but under-discussed issue in boiler instrumentation. The Problem: No Reliable Way to Cross-Check Readings The mill's boiler operates at 1,400 PSI — a demanding, high-pressure application where accurate level indication is critical

When it comes to viewing your boiler water level, you want to be able to see the level at any angle, any distance!