Chapel B Boiler Replacement
Location: Crestview Hills, KY
Start Date: June 2025
Completion: July 2025
Project Overview
Building Management Partners is completing a critical boiler replacement at Chapel B to improve efficiency, reliability, and long-term sustainability. The original 1,430,000 BTU Teledyne boiler, installed in 1999, had reached the end of its 25-year ASHRAE life expectancy. After multiple failures during the last heating season, repairs became costly and downtime disruptive—making a full system upgrade the best solution.
This project introduces two high-efficiency Lochinvar FTX725N boilers, offering advanced performance, redundancy, and significant energy savings.
Scope of Work
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Demolition & Removal of the existing 26-year-old Teledyne boiler (1,430,000 BTU, 2-stage, 82% efficiency)
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Weekend Shutdown to drain the loop, adapt piping, and add isolation valves for two-boiler redundancy
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Installation of (2) Lochinvar FTX725N Boilers
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725,000 BTU each
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97.2% efficiency
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7:1 turndown ratio per boiler (14:1 combined)
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Includes condensate neutralizer kits and (2) ½ HP pumps
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System Adaptations including gas piping, supply/return water lines, drains, flue piping, combustion air piping, and electrical
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Electrical Upgrades with new circuits, pumps, and emergency shutoff switch
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Bag Filter Housing Replacement with updated piping
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Integration of Advanced Controls with outdoor air and loop temperature sensors programmed on an outdoor reset curve
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Piping Insulation for improved thermal efficiency
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Factory Startup & Commissioning with state of Kentucky boiler inspection and permits
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Remote Monitoring via Lochinvar Con-X-Us app, enabling internet connectivity, real-time alerts, and performance tracking
Why It Matters
Replacing the outdated boiler with a dual high-efficiency system will:
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Improve utility usage by reducing natural gas consumption by up to 40–50%
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Provide redundancy in case of a failure, avoiding costly downtime
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Enhance temperature control, comfort, and reliability
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Reduce the building’s environmental impact and align with sustainability goals
Key Benefits
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Increased energy efficiency: 97.2% compared to 82% on the previous unit
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Lower operational costs: optmized turndown ratio reduces wasted fuel
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Enhanced system reliability and performance: Dual boilers mean no single point of failure
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Improved temperature control and comfort: better temperature control for year round comfort
Project Status Updates
We’ll be sharing progress updates and behind-the-scenes photos throughout the installation, so be sure to check back for the latest developments.
