WARE’s High Fire Podcast

Data centers are one of the fastest-growing markets in industrial construction — and contractors who don't understand heat load testing, liquid cooling, and commissioning are getting left behind. This episode breaks it all down. Kyle Brumley (WARE), Kyle Higginbotham (Armstrong International), Alex Taylor (WARE Rental), and Patricia Provo (Armstrong Continental Leader) cover the full picture: why AI is driving hyperscale data center construction, how heat load testing with steam boilers actually works, what keeps chiller commissioning from going sideways, and how waste heat recovery is turning a problem into a resource.

A one-week delay on a 100MW data center can cost up to $300 million in lost revenue — and most costly mistakes come from contractors who didn't plan early, didn't understand the cooling system, or didn't bring the right partners in at bid time. WARE provides temporary heat load testing equipment — steam boilers, heat exchangers, deaerators, and full system support — for data center chiller commissioning. Armstrong International, now a WARE owner, supplies air vents, flow meters, evaporative media, and heat pumps for the same facilities.

📋 CHECKLIST from this episode 5 things to lock in before your first data center thermal job:

1. Get load testing on the schedule at bid time — not as a change order.

2. Know what's in your cooling fluid (PPG 25? More?) and its operational limits.

3. Confirm fuel and power availability for the testing equipment before it shows up.

4. Verify your vendors are experienced AND can actually support the job with parts and service.

5. Engineer for present AND future density — these facilities are only getting denser.

Need heat load testing for a data center project, or looking for cooling system components?

Contact Armstrong: https://armstronginternational.com/contact/

Contact WARE: https://www.wareinc.com/boiler-rentals/data-center-chiller-testing-rental-boilers

© 2026 @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!

A rental boiler is not always as simple as “drop it, hook it up, and fire it.” In this episode of the High Fire Podcast, the WARE team breaks down the support systems that often determine whether a rental boiler job succeeds or turns into a costly delay. Ritchie Ware is joined by Stephen Taylor, Charlie Waddell, and Alex Taylor to talk through real-world rental boiler stories where the boiler itself was not the problem — the missing extras were. From mobile deaerators and feedwater systems to pressure reducing stations, gas regulation, water softeners, blowdown separators, temporary piping, fuel logistics, and site access, this conversation shows why proper planning matters before an emergency hits. Whether you are a facility manager, plant operator, engineer, contractor, or boiler room decision-maker, this episode gives you a practical look at what needs to be considered before bringing in temporary steam or hot water equipment. Need help planning a rental boiler setup? Visit WARE: https://www.wareinc.com/boiler-rentals Need boiler parts, gaskets, valves, controls, or support equipment? Visit BoilerWAREhouse: https://www.boilerwarehouse.com

The official theme song of the High Fire Podcast — a gritty anthem about steam, pressure, and the hidden force that keeps the world moving. From trains and factory whistles to roads, engines, and midnight dreams, this whole world runs on steam!

This episode explores the growing shortage of skilled boiler technicians and how structured, hands-on training—from online fundamentals to a 2,000-hour practical program and mentorship—is closing the gap.

Hosts and training leaders discuss Boiler University, career pathways, industry benefits, and why trade careers are becoming an attractive, well-paid alternative to traditional college routes.

A strong discussion for the broader steam and boiler industry as well as anyone involved in industrial service, plant operations, maintenance, training, or workforce strategy.

In this episode the High Fire podcast walks through how to modernize aging boiler systems with cost-effective upgrades: burner and control retrofits, economizers, safety features like gas-proving, and common parts that keep plants running.

Hosts share real-world examples, ROI considerations, stocking tips for contractors, and practical maintenance advice to improve efficiency, reliability, and safety in boiler rooms.

When a boiler goes down, it never waits for a “convenient” time. It’s always nights, weekends, holidays, freezing weather—right when the pressure is highest. In this High Fire Podcast episode, Ritchie Ware sits down with WARE’s Rentals team to talk real outage stories, the rental boiler contingency plan every facility should have, and the practical details most people miss until it’s too late. If you’re a facility manager, plant engineer, boiler operator, or maintenance lead, this one is your checklist episode.

Download WARE’s Rental Boiler Contingency Checklist (cheat sheet):

➡️ https://www.wareinc.com/boiler-rentals/rental-contingency-plan

Need emergency rental help or planning support?

➡️ WARE Rentals: Start the conversation at https://www.WAREinc.com

Need parts to keep your boiler room ready?

➡️ BoilerWAREhouse parts support: https://www.BoilerWarehouse.com

You’re now running at high fire — full steam, no limits. ⚙️🔥 In this episode of WARE’s High Fire Podcast, Ritchie Ware sits down with Nathan, Logan, and Brian to talk about the boiler room parts you cannot afford to be without. From $3 gaskets that shut down an entire plant to long lead-time OEM controls, they break down what needs to live in your spare parts cabinet before 3:30 p.m. on a Friday. You’ll hear real stories from the field, get a practical “must-have” parts list, and learn how to shift from reactive to proactive so a ten-cent connector or a missing gasket doesn’t turn into an all-nighter, a rental rush job, or a six-figure production loss.

Download the Boiler Rental Contingency Plan

Boiler Rental Contingency Plan | Be Prepared with WARE | WARE

What You’ll Learn:

The difference between proactive and reactive boiler maintenance

Why gaskets, gasket kits, and sight glasses deserve their own shelf

The top 5+ critical spare parts every boiler room should have

How fuses, safeties, and switches double as troubleshooting tools

Why OEM-specific and long lead-time parts can hold your plant hostage

How to audit your boiler room for risk and downtime exposure

Why rental contingency hookups and piping plans can save you six figures

How BoilerWAREhouse and WARE’s service teams support 24/7 uptime

© 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!

The High Fire Podcast explores unexpected places steam powers modern life — from craft breweries and food plants to prisons, commercial laundries, hospitals, and research labs.

Hosts discuss steam’s role in consistent heating, sanitation, redundancy, and safety, sharing real-world stories about frozen lines, backup boilers, and why uptime matters.

Tune in for practical insights and industry lessons that show how steam quietly keeps essential operations running.