Mechanical Contractor Trusts tekmar Smart Boiler Control 294 for Multi-Boiler Install

In early 2022, deep in the heart of winter, the sectional boiler responsible for heating an upscale rural residential property’s 12,500 square-foot recreation building, including a heated pool, spa, tennis court and more, failed without warning. Thanks to the maintenance team, the pool water temperature was turned all the way up. This kept the pool from freezing, and the radiant heat ensured the adjacent tennis court remained comfortable.

The maintenance team’s quick bit of clever, outside-the-box thinking averted disaster, but a permanent solution was needed – and fast! Mechanical contractor Summers & Zims received the no-heat call and arrived on-site to discover the boiler beyond repair. A full replacement boiler would be required immediately.

However, in addition to a brand-new boiler system, the homeowner tasked Summers & Zims with installing a system that would allow him to monitor and control this heating system anytime, anywhere, all from the convenience of a mobile app.

Summers & Zims selected tekmar for the job. They trusted tekmar controllers on numerous previous installations, and the homeowner’s request for remote access made the tekmar Smart Boiler Control 294 the perfect choice.

“The 294 [has] more features, [including] a touch screen, and most importantly, remote monitoring capability,” said Kenny Walker, Summers & Zims HVAC Trainer. “It can also send me texts, emails, and push notifications for a wide variety of alerts.”

A massive leap forward in functionality, the tekmar Smart Boiler Control 294 operates for 4 boilers, expandable up to 16 with expansion controls. With remote access using Watts® OnSite web/mobile app and notifications through email, SMS or push messages, the maintenance team and property owner could rest easy knowing that they would never be caught off-guard by a system failure again.

The Smart Boiler Control 294 delivered the homeowner exactly what they needed: a remote boiler control solution that allows for staging the boilers without resorting to the use of a complex and costly building automation system.

“The 294 was easy to install, and I can pull up and make setpoint changes to the customer’s system at my office or on my phone,” said Walker, reflecting on the ease and convenience the 294 brought to the project.

Within a week of the boiler failure, the new system was fully operational. Under the watchful eye of the Smart Boiler Control 294, the issues that led to this catastrophic system failure in the first place can be proactively addressed, ensuring the homeowner can enjoy their recreation space in warmth and comfort all year long!