Steam Boiler Cost of Scale Electrical Energy Savings Calculator Does your steam boiler have scale? It could be costing you tens of thousands. Enter your system values below to see your potential electrical energy cost savings. Select Thickness of Scale on your System: 1/32″ 1/16″ 1/8″ Scale buildup on your system results in efficiency loss 1/32″ Scale Thickness = 7% loss1/16″ Scale Thickness = 11% loss1/8″ Scale Thickness = 18% loss Enter Your System Attributes: Horse Power: Capacity: % Efficiency: % Enthalpy: Enter Your Operating Factors: Days/Year: Hours/Day: Natural Gas MCF: $ Calculate Clean System Energy Cost: $220,752 Scaled System Energy Cost: $230,907 You Could Save: $10,155