Water Treatment 101: Chemicals That Prevent Scale, Corrosion & Carryover - The Boiling Point

Boilers don’t run on water alone — they run on chemistry. Without the right treatment program, boilers face scale buildup, corrosion, and efficiency losses. The solution? A carefully balanced mix of water treatment chemicals. In this Boiling Point episode, Ritchie Ware explains each of the 7 chemicals that protect boilers and steam systems. CHAPTER MARKERS: 00:00 – Intro & Solo Host Setup 00:23 – Hat Giveaway Announcement 00:44 – Viewer Question: Boiler Water Treatment Chemicals 00:59 – Oxygen Scavengers Explained 01:13 – Alkalinity Builders & Corrosion Protection 01:30 – Phosphates & Scale Inhibitors 01:51 – Sludge Dispersants (Deposit Control) 02:23 – pH Control Agents & Amines 02:36 – Anti-Foam Agents 02:47 – De-Alkalizers & CO₂ Corrosion Prevention 03:13 – Recap of All 7 Chemicals 03:34 – Closing & Call for Questions 📌 Train with Boiler U → https://www.wareinc.com/boiler-univer... 📌 Get your parts fast → https://www.wareinc.com/boiler-parts 📌 Learn more about WARE services → https://www.wareinc.com/ WARE is All Ways Steam! Remember the value of your boiler system, maintain it properly and save cost in the future. Need Steam Boiler Parts quick? Check out our online boiler parts store, www.BoilerWAREhouse.com. +40,000 parts in stock! 502-968-2211 - Need a Boiler Rental? We offer nationwide boiler rental. © 2025 @wareboilers. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited. Ware Boilers’ videos are intended for promotional purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Please contact our boiler professionals via https://www.wareinc.com/ with specific questions or repair needs. You should not attempt any boiler repair or modification without first consulting with a licensed contractor and the manufacturer. Ware Boilers does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of information available on this YouTube page. Nothing contained in or provided in any of Ware Boilers’ videos is intended to constitute advice or to serve as a substitute for a licensed contractor’s inspection or manufacturer specifications. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. WARE is All Ways Steam! boiler water treatment chemicals, boiler corrosion control, boiler scale prevention, steam system treatment, pH balance in boilers