119 gal Buffer Tank, 27" Dia x 73-1/2" H | BB-119-3W

The boiler buddy is available in 18, 30, 80, 50 and 119 gallon capacities. It is designed to be used in heating systems with low-mass boilers, geothermal, chilled water applications, or low-mass radiation. Boilers operating at low loads may short cycle which can lead to sooting, premature component failure (nuisance lockouts) and inefficiency. The boiler buddy tank is a factory insulated (polyurethane foam) and jacketed storage tank, adding mass to the system and providing the necessary buffer to prevent short cycling. If the boiler firing cycle is extended for a minimum of several minutes, the full efficiency of the boiler can be achieved and nuisance problems can be avoided. The boiler buddy also creates a low velocity state within the system, providing air elimination, assisting in the removal of sediment and debris, and acting as a hydraulic separator between required flows from the boiler(s) and the multiple flow rates needed for the secondary zones. The ball drain for sediment removal also acts as an excellent way to fast fill the system. Excessive draining from the boiler buddy is not recommended, as it introduces more contaminants into the system. Routine maintenance of the closed-loop system should be performed once per year, or sooner as per boiler manufacturer recommendations.