How to Spot Boiler Tube Damage: Overheating, Thermal Shock & Leaks Explained

Today on Weekly Boiler Tips we offer a detailed guide to understanding what inspectors look for inside boiler tubes.
July 30, 2025

Boiler tube damage can lead to major failures and downtime. Today on Weekly Boiler Tips view this detailed guide to understand what inspectors look for inside boiler tubes—from bent tubes caused by overheating or thermal shock to pinhole leaks from oxygen pitting. Keep your boiler running safe and efficient with regular inspections! Safety notice: Always consult experts for complex repairs. Weekly Boiler Tips are compiled by the knowledgeable and remarkably prolific content creators at WARE, a family owned, third-generation, 69-year-old commercial and industrial boiler rental and service firm based in Louisville KY. You can learn all about this and more at WARE's Boiler University.

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