A Waltron Podcast: A View from the Road – Ep. 5 – Outage Season Do’s and Don’ts

In this episode of ‘A View from the Road,’ Ken Then, Waltron’s Service Manager shares his insights on how to prepare for and recover from a plant outage. He discusses the importance of proper storage for sensors and probes, particularly for pH and sodium analyzers, to prevent them from drying out. He also talks about the benefits of luminescent dissolved oxygen analyzers with sensors requiring much less maintenance. Ken emphasizes the necessity of flushing out reagents before and after outages to avoid chemical buildup and blockage. He provides practical tips for recalibrating equipment and ensuring that sample lines are clean to maintain reliable readings. The episode concludes with advice on annual service visits and the importance of flexibility and planning to mitigate issues during both scheduled and unscheduled outages.