Boiler water pH refers to a quantitative figure that expresses the acidity or alkalinity of boiler water. Ideally it
should be between
• 8.5 to 9.5
• 7.5 to 8.5
• 9.5 to 10.5

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Answer :

• 8.5 to 9.5

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