USED 2018 COLUMBIA MPH-40
Overview
OVERVIEW
This is a Columbia horizontal firebox steam boiler — Type MPH-40, rated 40 boiler horsepower. Packaged steel firebox vessel fired by natural gas, factory-built by Columbia Boiler Company of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, with a Power Flame JR30A-13 forced-draft gas burner, integral water column and gauge glass, steam pressure gauge, low-water-cutoff controls, and complete gas train with regulator. Low-pressure design — 15 PSI steam / 30 PSI water maximum allowable working pressure. Electrical supply 115V, 60 Hz, single phase, 15 amps or less. Year built 2018. Ready for inspection — contact us to schedule.
Columbia Type MPH-40 horizontal gas-fired steam boiler — 40 HP, rated for 15 PSI steam (30 PSI water) maximum allowable working pressure, 1,378 lbs/hr steam capacity at a firing rate of 1,680,000 BTU/hr input on natural gas. Equipped with a Power Flame JR30A-13 natural gas burner (425–1,680 MBH input range), integral burner motor and Honeywell flame safeguard, factory water column with gauge glass and low-water cutoff, steam pressure gauge, steam stop valve, and full gas train with manual gas pressure regulator. UL-listed gas-fired boiler assembly for use with GR.6 primary safety controls. Suitable for low-pressure steam heating and process applications.
Ideal for low-pressure process steam, building and campus heating systems, institutional and hospital steam plants, humidification, food and beverage processing, laundries and dry cleaners, or any application requiring a compact packaged low-pressure steam boiler.
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Boiler:
Manufacturer: Columbia Boiler Company — Pottstown, PA, USA
Equipment Type: Horizontal Firebox Gas-Fired Steam Boiler
Model / Type: MPH-40
Boiler Horsepower: 40 HP
Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP): 15 PSI Steam / 30 PSI Water (Low Pressure)
Steam Capacity: 1,378 lbs/hr
Safety Valve Capacity: 1,378 lbs/hr
Heating Surface (WHS): 138.9 sq ft
BTU Input: 1,680,000 BTU/hr — Natural Gas
Serial No.: 154444
National Board No.: 154444
Year Built: 2018
Tank Orientation: Horizontal
Electrical Supply: 115V, 60 Hz, 1-Phase — 15 Amps or less
Listing: UL-Listed Gas-Fired Boiler Assembly (for use with GR.6 primary safety controls)
Model Prefix: MP-3171
Burner:
Manufacturer: Power Flame
Model: JR30A-13
Fuel Type: Natural Gas (NAT)
Gas Input Range: 425–1,680 MBH
Motor: 1/3 HP
Control Voltage: 115V / 60 Hz
Burner Control: Honeywell flame safeguard
Trim & Controls:
Water column with gauge glass and low-water cutoff (LWCO)
Steam pressure gauge
Steam stop / gate valve
Gas train with manual gas pressure regulator and shutoff
Eaton safety/disconnect switch
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
Columbia Horizontal Firebox Boiler:
Horizontal firebox design — efficient, accessible packaged steam generation
40 HP / 1,378 lbs/hr steam output
Low-pressure rating — 15 PSI steam / 30 PSI water
138.9 sq ft heating surface
Factory-applied jacket, finish, and insulation
Recent vintage — built 2018
Power Flame Burner:
Power Flame JR30A-13 forced-draft natural gas burner
425–1,680 MBH gas input — matched to boiler firing rate
Integral burner motor (1/3 HP)
Honeywell flame safeguard control
Gas train with manual pressure regulator
Controls & Trim:
Water column / gauge glass with low-water-cutoff protection
Steam pressure gauge and steam stop valve
Eaton disconnect switch
Water-treatment reference labeling (TDS 2,000 ppm max; oxygen <0.007 mg/l)
"Lowest Permissible Water Level" reference plate
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Boiler:
Columbia Type MPH-40 horizontal firebox steam boiler — 40 HP
Serial / National Board No. 154444, built 2018
Steam pressure gauge, gauge glass, and water column
Burner & Gas Train:
Power Flame JR30A-13 natural gas burner (425–1,680 MBH)
Honeywell flame safeguard control
Manual gas pressure regulator and gas train piping
Controls:
Water column with low-water cutoff
Steam stop valve
Eaton disconnect switch
SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Manufacturer: Columbia Boiler Company (Boiler) / Power Flame (Burner)
Equipment Type: Horizontal Firebox Gas-Fired Steam Boiler
Model / Type: MPH-40
Boiler Horsepower: 40 HP
MAWP: 15 PSI Steam / 30 PSI Water (Low Pressure)
Steam Capacity: 1,378 lbs/hr
Heating Surface: 138.9 sq ft
BTU Input: 1,680,000 BTU/hr — Natural Gas
Burner: Power Flame JR30A-13 (425–1,680 MBH)
Serial / National Board No.: 154444
Year Built: 2018
Electrical: 115V, 60 Hz, 1-Phase — 15 Amps or less
Listing: UL-Listed Gas-Fired Boiler Assembly
Condition: Used
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Condition: Used
Manufacturer: Columbia Boiler Company (Boiler) / Power Flame (Burner)
Model / Type: MPH-40 — 40 HP
Serial / National Board No.: 154444 — Built 2018
Rated: 1,378 lbs/hr steam @ 15 PSI steam / 30 PSI water MAWP
Burner: Power Flame JR30A-13 natural gas
Electrical: 115V, 60 Hz, 1-Phase — 15 Amps or less
Inspection: Welcome — contact us to schedule
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Complete packaged low-pressure steam boiler — vessel, burner, gas train, and controls included
Natural gas fired — 1,680,000 BTU/hr input
Low-pressure design (15 PSI steam) — not for high-pressure process applications
115V single-phase supply required
Must be installed on noncombustible flooring per nameplate; minimum clearances 48" front / 36" rear, sides, and above / 18" vent connector
Buyer responsible for transport and rigging arrangements from current location
Contact us for additional photos, video walkthroughs, or technical questions
Specs
* Model / Type: MPH-40
* Boiler Horsepower: 40 HP
* Serial No.: 154444
* National Board No.: 154444
* Year Built: 2018
* Fuel Type: Natural Gas (NAT)
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