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San Antonio Boilers: Efficient and Reliable Heating Solutions

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…and there we have it…

It has taken over two fucking months to get the funding approved, but finally the San Antonio project can move forward.

Geez, Corporate has (2) bad quarters, the BOD for the Owners of this racetrack complained and voiced their sourness, and on the first day of Q3 - we get a notice to proceed.

Can’t wait to be the one to increase the cost for this project. Let’s see, new roof installation in So. Central Texas - in August/ September. Great. New chillers, boiler, and cooling towers on said roof as well. Electrical gear work is still to be determined.

Maybe, just maybe, I can milk this thing for 5 or 6 months and get paid I n the $70K ballpark.

Perhaps I can fiscally salvage this year after all. If he’s lucky, my old friend Uncle Sam, just might get his cut for last year as well.

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Today that number is over 5500

Another one bites the dust. 97 and counting.

While the fire seems insignificant, it's part of a much larger issue of a spate of "accidental fires," one by one, taking out America's food supply chain over the past year.

Here's a list of 97 so far:

1/11/21 A fire that destroyed a 75,000-square-foot processing plant in Fayetteville

4/30/21 A fire ignited inside the Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in Monmouth, IL

7/25/21 Three-alarm fire at Kellogg plant in Memphis, 170 emergency personnel responded to the call

7/30/21 Firefighters on Friday battled a large fire at Tyson's River Valley Ingredients plant in Hanceville, Alabama

8/23/21 Fire crews were called to the Patak Meat Production company on Ewing Road in Austell

9/13/21 A fire at the JBS beef plant in Grand Island, Neb., on Sunday night forced a halt to slaughter and fabrication lines

10/13/21 A five-alarm fire ripped through the Darigold butter production plant in Caldwell, ID

11/15/21 A woman is in custody following a fire at the Garrard County Food Pantry

11/29/21 A fire broke out around 5:30 p.m. at the Maid-Rite Steak Company meat processing plant

12/13/21 West Side food processing plant in San Antonio left with smoke damage after a fire

1/7/22 Damage to a poultry processing plant on Hamilton's Mountain following an overnight fire

1/13/22 Firefighters worked for 12 hours to put a fire out at the Cargill-Nutrena plant in Lecompte, LA

1/31/22 a fertilizer plant with 600 tons of ammonium nitrate inside caught on fire on Cherry Street in Winston-Salem

2/3/22 A massive fire swept through Wisconsin River Meats in Mauston

2/3/22 At least 130 cows were killed in a fire at Percy Farm in Stowe

2/15/22 Bonanza Meat Company goes up in flames in El Paso, Texas

2/15/22 Nearly a week after the fire destroyed most of the Shearer's Foods plant in Hermiston

2/16/22 A fire had broken at US largest soybean processing and biodiesel plant in Claypool, Indiana

2/18/22 An early morning fire tore through the milk parlor at Bess View Farm

2/19/22 Three people were injured, and one was hospitalized, after an ammonia leak at Lincoln Premium Poultry in Fremont

2/22/22 The Shearer's Foods plant in Hermiston caught fire after a propane boiler exploded

2/28/22 A smoldering pile of sulfur quickly became a raging chemical fire at Nutrien Ag Solutions

2/28/22 A man was hurt after a fire broke out at the Shadow Brook Farm and Dutch Girl Creamery

3/4/22 294,800 chickens destroyed at farm in Stoddard, Missouri

3/4/22 644,000 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Cecil, Maryland

3/8/22 243,900 chickens destroyed at egg farm in New Castle, Delaware

3/10/22 663,400 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Cecil, MD

3/10/22 915,900 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Taylor, IA

3/14/22 The blaze at 244 Meadow Drive was discovered shortly after 5 p.m. by farm owner Wayne Hoover

3/14/22 2,750,700 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Jefferson, Wisconsin

3/16/22 A fire at a Walmart warehouse distribution center has cast a large plume of smoke visible throughout Indianapolis.

3/16/22 Nestle Food Plant extensively damaged in fire and new production destroyed Jonesboro, Arkansas

3/17/22 5,347,500 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Buena Vista, Iowa

3/17/22 147,600 chickens destroyed at farm in Kent, Delaware

3/18/22 315,400 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Cecil, Maryland

3/22/22 172,000 Turkeys destroyed on farms in South Dakota

3/22/22 570,000 chickens destroyed at farm in Butler, Nebraska

3/24/22 Fire fighters from numerous towns are battling a major fire at the McCrum potato processing facility in Belfast.

3/24/22 418,500 chickens destroyed at farm in Butler, Nebraska

3/25/22 250,300 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Franklin, Iowa

3/26/22 311,000 Turkeys destroyed in Minnesota

3/27/22 126,300 Turkeys destroyed in South Dakota

3/28/22 1,460,000 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Guthrie, Iowa

3/29/22 A massive fire burned 40,000 pounds of food meant to feed people in a food desert near Maricopa

3/31/22 A structure fire caused significant damage to a large portion of key fresh onion packing facilities in south Texas

3/31/22 76,400 Turkeys destroyed in Osceola, Iowa

3/31/22 5,011,700 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Osceola, Iowa

4/6/22 281,600 chickens destroyed at farm in Wayne, North Carolina

4/9/22 76,400 Turkeys destroyed in Minnesota

4/9/22 208,900 Turkeys destroyed in Minnesota

4/12/22 89,700 chickens destroyed at farm in Wayne, North Carolina

4/12/22 1,746,900 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Dixon, Nebraska

4/12/22 259,000 chickens destroyed at farm in Minnesota

4/13/22 fire destroys East Conway Beef & Pork Meat Market in Conway, New Hampshire

4/13/22 Plane crashes into Gem State Processing, Idaho potato and food processing plant

4/13/22 77,000 Turkeys destroyed in Minnesota

4/14/22 Taylor Farms Food Processing plant burns down Salinas, California.

4/14/22 99,600 Turkeys destroyed in Minnesota

4/15/22 1,380,500 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Lancaster, Minnesota

4/19/22 Azure Standard nation's premier independent distributor of organic and healthy food, was destroyed by fire in Dufur, Oregon

4/19/22 339,000 Turkeys destroyed in Minnesota

4/19/22 58,000 chickens destroyed at farm in Montrose, Color

4/20/22 2,000,000 chickens destroyed at egg farm in Minnesota

4/21/22 A small plane crashed in the lot of a General Mills plant in Georgia

4/22/22 197,000 Turkeys destroyed in Minnesota

4/23/22 200,000 Turkeys destroyed in Minnesota

4/25/22 1,501,200 chickens destroyed at egg farm Cache, Utah

4/26/22 307,400 chickens destroyed at farm Lancaster Pennsylvania

4/27/22 2,118,000 chickens destroyed at farm Knox, Nebraska

4/28/22 Egg-laying facility in Iowa kills 5.3 million chickens, fires 200-plus workers

4/28/22 Allen Harim Foods processing plant killed nearly 2M chickens in Delaware

4/2822 110,700 Turkeys destroyed Barron Wisconsin

4/29/22 1,366,200 chickens destroyed at farm Weld Colorado

4/30/22 13,800 chickens destroyed at farm Sequoia Oklahoma

5/3/22 58,000 Turkeys destroyed Barron Wisconsin

5/3/22 118,900 Turkeys destroyed Beadle S Dakota

5/3/22 114,000 ducks destroyed at Duck farm Berks Pennsylvania

5/3/22 118,900 Turkeys destroyed Lyon Minnesota

5/7/22 20,100 Turkeys destroyed Barron Wisconsin

5/10/22 72,300 chickens destroyed at farm Lancaster Pennsylvania

5/10/22 61,000 ducks destroyed at Duck farm Berks Pennsylvania

5/10/22 35,100 Turkeys destroyed Muskegon, Michigan

5/13/22 10,500 Turkeys destroyed Barron Wisconsin

5/14/22 83,400 ducks destroyed at Duck farm Berks Pennsylvania

5/17/22 79,00 chickens destroyed at Duck farm Berks Pennsylvania

5/18/22 7,200 ducks destroyed at Duck farm Berks Pennsylvania

5/19/22 Train carrying limestone derailed Jensen Beach FL

5/21/22 57,000 Turkeys destroyed on farm in Dakota Minnesota

5/23/22 4,000 ducks destroyed at Duck farm Berks Pennsylvania

5/29/22 A Saturday night fire destroyed a poultry building at Forsman Farms

5/31/22 3,000,000 chickens destroyed by fire at Forsman facility in Stockholm Township, Minnesota

6/2/22 30,000 ducks destroyed at Duck farm Berks Pennsylvania

6/7/22 A fire occurred Tuesday evening at the JBS meat packing plant in Green Bay.

6/8/22 Firefighters from Tangipahoa Fire District 1 respond to a fire at the Purina Feed Mill in Arcola

6/9/22 Irrigation water was canceled in California (the #1 producer of food in the US) and storage water flushed directly out to the delta.

6/12/22 Largest Pork Company in the US Shuts Down California Plant Due to High Costs

6/13/22 Fire Breaks Out at a Food Processing Plant West of Waupaca County in Wisconsin.

***This is from 2021 and 2022.. Can that total today be correct???

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Protecting Your Brewery Business with Comprehensive Brewery Insurance from SOGO Insurance

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Heating Services San Antonio

Ensuring warmth and comfort in colder seasons, Heating Services are crucial for both residential and commercial spaces. At IAQ Experts, we provide heating services in San Antonio. Our adept technicians offer installation of furnaces, boilers, heat pumps, and radiant heating systems, customized to your requirements. Contact us today for more information!

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What Is Chimney Cleaning and Why Is Everyone Considering It?

A chimney is a structure, typically made of brick, stone, or metal, that provides ventilation for hot flue gases or smoke from a boiler, stove, furnace, or fireplace to the outside atmosphere. It helps to prevent fire and air pollution from entering a building and protects against backdrafts. Chimneys are essential components of heating systems and are commonly found on the roofs of residential and commercial buildings. AC coil cleaning is an important maintenance task that helps to keep an air conditioning system running smoothly and efficiently. The coils, which are located either inside or outside the AC unit, play a crucial role in the cooling process by absorbing heat from the air and releasing it outside. Sometimes, the coils can become clogged with dirt, dust, and other contaminants, which can reduce their effectiveness and cause the AC system to work harder, leading to higher energy bills and a shortened lifespan. In that case, it will be good to look for the AC coil cleaning San Antonio service provider. In San Antonio, regular AC coil cleaning is especially important due to the city's hot and humid climate, which can cause the coils to become dirty and clogged more quickly. Professional cleaning services can clean the coils thoroughly and restore their effectiveness, helping to improve the performance of the AC system and reduce energy costs. During a coil cleaning, the technician will remove the outer casing of the AC unit and use specialized tools, such as brushes, air guns, and chemicals, to clean the coils and remove any debris that has accumulated on them. The technician will also check the coils for signs of damage or corrosion and make any necessary repairs. Regular AC coil cleaning can also improve indoor air quality by removing allergens and pollutants that can become trapped in the coils. This can help to create a more comfortable and healthier living environment for residents. Chimney cleaning is a necessary maintenance task that helps to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a chimney system. Chimneys can become clogged with soot, creosote, and other harmful deposits, which can cause chimney fires and emit dangerous fumes into a building. Regular cleaning helps to prevent these hazards and keeps a chimney functioning properly. It would be good to look for an experienced and reputed Chimney Cleaning San Antonio service provider. In San Antonio, the humid climate cause chimneys to become dirty and clogged more quickly, so regular cleaning is even more important. Professional cleaning services can thoroughly clean the chimney and remove any dangerous deposits, ensuring that it is functioning safely and efficiently. Chimney cleaning is an essential aspect of chimney maintenance in San Antonio, and it is recommended that homeowners have their chimneys cleaned at least once a year. By doing so, they can ensure that their chimney is functioning safely and efficiently, and help to protect their homes and families from the dangers of chimney fires and harmful fumes. Searching for the best solutions on Chimney Cleaning San Antonio can be easier for you, if you check up all the posts and reference website provided by the author. Must follow and grab great ideas.

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What's Included in a Plumbing Service Contract?

Whether you're installing a new plumbing system or fixing an existing one, you'll want to use a professional service. A plumber can repair or install water boilers, furnaces, and toilets. They're also experts at maintaining sanitary drainage systems. Having a plumbing service on hand will help you avoid expensive, time-consuming, and unnecessary repairs. For more useful reference, click to read here.

A plumber can repair leaking pipes, install water heaters, and clean out clogged drains. They also use hydro jetting machines to clear out obstructions in pipes. They will also install drain lines, water radiators, and dishwashing machines. Read more great facts, go here.

The average master plumber can charge up to $120 an hour, depending on the state in which you live. An apprentice will cost half that. A master plumber's rate may be higher if he or she owns a shop and supervises other plumbers. It's important to find out what's included in the service contract before signing on the dotted line.

When you have a plumbing problem, it's important to be sure to get it fixed as soon as possible. Even a small problem can quickly become a major one, causing you to spend a lot of money.

To get the most out of a plumbing service contract, you should look for a package that includes regular inspections and maintenance. You'll also want to make sure you're covered in case you need emergency service. Most contracts last for a year, but you can also renew them. Ideally, you'll want to make sure that your service contract covers the parts and labor needed to fix the problem, as well as any permit fees.

One of the best plumbing services in San Antonio, TX will send you a certified professional, who will come out and take a look at your plumbing system. They'll also give you an estimate for the work. They'll not play games, and they'll provide you with a quality estimate. You can also expect quick service. They'll be at your home within a couple of hours, usually.

The service contract should also outline the frequency of inspections, and the type of liability coverage you'll be receiving. Oftentimes, a service contract will also include a percentage markup on the parts and labor that are used. Please view this site https://www.britannica.com/technology/plumbing for further details.

A plumbing service will also install water heaters, water softeners, water filters, and UV sterilization lights. These are all important parts of a home's plumbing system. They'll also help you maintain water boilers, furnaces, and toilets.

You can also choose to have plumbing services install or repair toilets and faucets. These can be installed in a bathroom or kitchen as part of a new construction project, or they can be installed in your existing home. These fixtures can also be repaired or replaced, and they're usually installed together.

A plumbing service is an essential part of any home or business. Even ordinary people often fix their own plumbing problems, but it's a good idea to have the services of a professional on hand. A good plumbing service will be fast and reliable.

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Water Softeners & Conditioners

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This can scale back scale construct up, but does not really remove the hardness ions from your water. A water softener however, fully removes these hardness ions utilizing a process referred to as ion trade. While each applied sciences present good protection from exhausting water, a water softener will provide the greatest long term safety from hardness ions.

Anything between zero and 60 mg/L is considered soft, 61 to one hundred twenty mg/L is moderately hard, 121 to 180 mg/L is difficult, and greater than 180 mg/L may be very onerous. Results above 121 strongly point out that a water softener system is required to guard the pipes from mineral buildup. A water softener system for the entire house needs to be put in near the water primary. If this space is not simply accessible or you have to trench a model new plumbing line, your set up costs will rapidly rise. You’ll also must have entry to electricity to run the system.

As water slowly recedes down a drain, any remaining puddles will finally evaporate and go away behind minerals. These minerals are cussed stains that may turn out to be virtually as hard as rocks. A water softener prevents these minerals from coming out of the taps, so you won’t need to battle these ugly stains anymore. Where you reside affects the total value you pay for many water softener systems set up initiatives. Urban areas are likely to have larger labor and material rates since there’s the next cost of dwelling and extra demand than in rural areas. The specific region you live in may also affect the hardness of your water—places like Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Antonio, and Tampa have higher mineral content material than many different cities.

With all the harsh minerals out of your water, your pores and skin won’t really feel so dry after a bathe because softer water can be gentler water. Water softeners are the answer to onerous water and its damaging effects on you and your house. If you have answered the questions above, you might be more than prepared to search out your perfect water softening solution. Quality water remedy products, delivered to you on the home.

This is an reasonably priced choice to get pleasure from the advantages of softened water in the bathe without having to put in a whole-home water softening system, typically costing between $20 and $100 . These softeners are easy to install and will last for a quantity of years, although they do have a cartridge filter that may must be replaced about once every three months. Some products even come with additional features like vitamin fortifying filters and scented filters, though these additions aren't interesting to everyone. A water softener reduces the construct up of lime scale by eradicating calcium from water.

It’s a cheap method to forestall long-term issues with your plumbing systems whereas making your laundry tasks simpler and your water style better. It can cause water softener systems dryness and even itchy, flaky pores and skin in your scalp and body. The heaviness of those minerals often causes hair to turn out to be more dull or limp than most individuals favor.

When you might have Kinetico, your water shall be restored to its clear, clear self and once again becomes a welcome pal for bathing. Brass-free and lead-free bypass valve allows you to manually bypass the system. Allowing for chemical feed dosing, flow change operation and water use information. Kinetico's K5 Drinking Water Station®, our best reverse osmosis system, consists of unique features and is customizable to match your particular remedy needs.

For big households and huge properties, a residential water softener with a grain capacity of 80,000 or 100,000 can be most acceptable. Do you have to restore your water softener as a outcome of your Bruner valve must be replaced or another half has failed? We also carry elements, valves and repair kits for water softeners from Culligan, Marlo, Bruner, Lakeside and Siemans and more in our industrial water softener elements retailer.

If that’s you, then you will also enjoy the fact that the system doesn’t require salt refills and takes up less area than a salt-based system. The solely burden for homeowners with salt-based systems is they require periodic salt refills and upkeep. Still, you can rent a licensed professional to do that for you should you don’t need to lug these heavy salt luggage. The excess calcium minerals could cause your dishwasher and water heater to break down. This sticky layer of soap scum and minerals acts as a barrier between your pores and skin and the natural oils it needs to remain moist. This suffocating effect also can cause wrinkles and worsen skin diseases like eczema.

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Boiler San Antonio - Goes Heating Systems

Goes Heating Systems is the leading manufacturers' company of heaters and boilers in San Antonio city. We provide Hybrid Boiler Systems with advanced technology and energy-efficient systems. For more information, contact us at 1-866-699-5344.

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Efficient and Reliable Boilers in Austin: Discover Your Ideal Heating System

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How To Know If Your Boiler Needs To Be Repaired Or Replaced

The cold wintery nights and suddenly you came across a boiler breakdown. It can be a difficult situation for homeowners. But, the most difficult part is to decide whether to get your boiler replaced or repaired. There can be a minor problem in the boiler where you can get it repaired but major problems ask for the full replacement of the boilers. It is also advisable to get your boiler services before the onset of the cold winters and in case if the parts are worn out then you can get it replaced fully. Here is a sneak peek to know if your boiler needs to be replaced or repaired:

Savings on Energy

If you want to save on energy then replacing your old boiler system with the new system will save on the energy bills. By installing a new boiler system, you will be able to save time and money too. Even it will work efficiently to keep your home warm in less time and by getting it fixed through the professional can help you to get your new boiler into working order quickly.

Safety

If the boiler is extremely old and is not according to the safety guidelines of modern laws then it is better to get them replaced. This will provide safety to your home as the repairing of the old boilers can sometimes lead to the production of carbon monoxide or it can become unsafe for usage too. In these circumstances to save your time and money, you can opt for the replacement option.

Seek the Repair Cost

The homeowners who have old boilers can expect an increase in the cost of repairs as it is difficult to find the parts of these boilers. Moreover, the cost of repair of the old boiler can increase over time. In this situation, it is great if you can replace your boiler with advanced boilers that are energy efficient and saves you money too. But, if your boiler requires minimum repairs then you can go for the repairs too.

To sum up, the homeowners need to seek for the various factors before deciding upon the repair or replacement of the boiler system. If you are not aware of the boiler system functioning, then you can reach out to the advisor of GOES Heating Systems who is reputed San Antonio Boiler/ Boilers providers in the town. You can reach out to them through their toll-free number.

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Bowl Previews: December 28

We’re getting closer and closer to New Year’s, so the matchups are getting better and better. This marks the first instance of ranked vs ranked games in bowl season, a big milestone.

Music City Bowl: Purdue 6-6 (5-4) vs Auburn 7-5 (3-5) (Nashville, TN)

This is an interesting matchup. Purdue has taken quite a path to get to this point. The Boilermakers began the season flat on their faces, with a dreadful 0-3 start to the season putting a severe handicap on the Boilers. Purdue’s wins over eventual bowl teams Boston College and Iowa were just a hint of their true potential, their earth-shattering beatdown of undefeated Playoff hopeful Ohio State was one of the defining points of the 2018 regular season. The Boilermakers have suddenly turned from doormat to stable contender in the Big Ten West. It’s an incredible job by Jeff Brohm.

Auburn is a different story. The Tigers were thought of as a dark horse to win the SEC over Alabama and Georgia, after all, they beat both of those teams last year. The descent was swift and incredibly painful, with wins over Washington and A&M completely overshadowed by humiliations at the hands of every other bowl team they faced as well as a terrible Tennessee squad. Gus Malzahn has seen his seat heat up pretty fast for a man who nearly won the league title a calendar year ago. They have to win this one.

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Camping World Bowl: #16 West Virginia 8-3 (6-3) vs #20 Syracuse 9-3 (6-2) (Orlando, FL)

I love this matchup. What a celebration for these old Big East rivals. West Virginia was the dark horse pick to win the Big 12. The Mountaineers ended up falling to third in the conference thanks to back to back losses to the Oklahoma schools to end the year, but they were very real Playoff contenders until the very end.

What a season Syracuse had. The Orange haven’t been this good in quite some time. Their only losses in the whole regular season were to two Playoff contenders and ACC Coastal champion Pittsburgh. ‘Cuse have totally rebuilt themselves into a formidable opponent under head coach Dino Babers. I’d say this is one of the few non-NY6 games not featuring a conference championship winner to be worth something more than just a celebration for a job well done.

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Alamo Bowl: #24 Iowa State 8-4 (6-3) vs #13 Washington State 10-2 (7-2) (San Antonio, TX)

Here’s another fun matchup. We’re used to seeing Iowa State and Washington State near the bottom of the standings, so it’s very cool to see them do so well. The Cyclones had a resurgent year in 2017, but they solidified their gains this past season. ISU stumbled early, with another maddening loss to rival Iowa, but managed to pass through the final two months with only a loss to a good Texas team. Matt Campbell has done quite the job in Ames, let’s hope they keep him around a while longer.

We should be getting used to the Cougars playing this well. WSU has had a string of successful seasons going back to 2015. Wazzu has become a fixture near the top of the PAC-12 North standings. Unfortunately, just like Iowa State, they haven’t been able to defeat their in-state rival when it’s counted the most. This time, Washington State’s loss to Washington cost them a Rose Bowl. Still, it was a triumphant season for Mike Leach, Gardner Minshew, and the rest of the Cougars.