Carel BLCS1F00W2 Cleanable Steam Cylinder

Carel replacement BLCS1F00W2 Cleanable Cylinder BL 1 Phase 1-3KG/H CLEN. MOD.F V0. Also known as cleanable or "openable".

Common drinking water contains a certain amount of dissolved minerals, which is conductive, applying a voltage to metal electrodes immersed in the water creates an electric current that heats the water (Joule effect) until it has reached the boiling point, thus producing steam. The quantity of steam produced is proportional to the electric current, which is proportional to the water level. When the steam output reaches the desired output level the fill valve will close. As the water evaporates over time the cylinder's water level will in turn drop. If the water level falls below the desired output the fill valve will open to refill the cylinder to the requested steam output.

The life of the cylinder depends on many factors:

• Saturation of lime deposit (limescale) and or in combination with patrial or complete corrosion of the electrodes.
• Correct use and dimensioning of the humidifier, rated power, water type as well as accurate and regular maintenance.
• Rated power and water type.
• Because of plastic material aging and electrode use the cylinder should be replaced after one year (or 2500 hours of operation).
• Accurate and regular maintenance. Aging of the plastic material and the consumption of the electrodes, a steam cylinder too that can be opened has a limited life, so it is advisable to replace it after 5 years or 10.000 operating hours.

Periodical Inspections: 

• After one hour of operation visually check to make sure there are no important water leaks.
• Fortnightly OR no more than 300 operating hours check for general and operating condition of cylinder. Check the operation, absence of important water leaks, and the general condition of the case. Verify that during operation there are no arcs or sparks between electrodes.
• Quarterly OR no longer than 1000 operating hours. Check the operation, absence of important water leaks, and that there are no visibly blackened parts in the gasket of the cover maximum after one year or no more than 2500 operating hours.
• After five years or no more than 10000 operating hours replace the whole cylinder.