BoilerSaver Rough N’ Ready Boiler Water Treatment
Quart (3 lbs): $15
Half-Gallon (6 lbs): $30
BoilerSaver Rough N’ Ready, a USA-made powdered treatment, promotes magnetite formation to protect steam boilers, ideal for antique traction engines. This traditional blend of tri-sodium phosphate and sodium carbonate maintains pH 10–11 and gently cleans scale. It supports reliable operation for historical steam equipment.
Product Details
- An old school, traditional 1890’s era powdered boiler water treatment (mixed into solution with warm water before added to the boiler and bunker/tender).
- A blend of Tri-Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Carbonate and an organic surface tension modifier. Works as a gentle boiler cleaner and helps to passivate the steel by promoting the formation of Iron Magnetite, a naturally occurring oxide protective layer.
- Base dosage is 1-2lbs per 100gals, depending on water and boiler conditions. Frequently test boiler water and add a respective amount of Rough N’ Ready solution to maintain a pH of 10-11.