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10 Reasons to Choose Hydronic HVAC Systems for Commercial Buildings
If you’re a commercial building owner or design engineer, you are tasked with choosing the best heating and cooling system to maximize occup

Kelly Patterson
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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5 Common Installation Mistakes on Base Mounted Pumps
Whether you are a contractor, engineer, or building owner, making sure your pumps are installed correctly is really easy IF you know what to

Joe Britt, PE
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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Pump Cavitation (Technically, It Ain't Air!)
Pump Cavitation. Even if you don't know anything about HVAC pumps, you would probably think this is a bad thing. And you would be right!...

Joe Britt, PE
Jul 10, 20233 min read
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The Case for Vertical Inline Split Coupled Pumps
Vertical inline split coupled (VISC) pumps are functionally identical to Vertical Inline Close Coupled pumps with the glaring difference

Kelly Patterson
Jul 10, 20232 min read
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Hydronic HVAC Pumps: Which Style Do I Choose?
There are a lot of options for hydronic HVAC pumps, not only with brands but also sizes, styles, accessories, and functionality.

Kelly Patterson
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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Essential Skills for a Successful Hydronic HVAC Career
Are you considering a career in the dynamic field of hydronic HVAC? As commercial buildings increasingly rely on advanced heating,...

Allison Hamilton
Jul 7, 20233 min read
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The Case for Close-Coupled End Suction Pumps
Overall, close-coupled end suction pumps have many of the positive performance features of BMES pumps, but with simpler installation.

Kelly Patterson
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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The Case for Base-Mounted End Suction Pumps
And, while we are all accustomed to seeing BMES pumps in most mechanical rooms, is that style always our best option? Check out the rest of

Kelly Patterson
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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How to Find the Right Size Thermal Expansion Tank for Your Hydronic HVAC System
A thermal expansion tank is a small tank that typically sits near a water heater in a facility or home. The expansion tank acts as a vessel

Hoffman Hydronics Marketing
Jul 6, 20232 min read
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11 Must-Have Digital Tools for HVAC and Plumbing Design Engineers
Engineers have a lot on their plates. As manufacturer's reps, it's our job to make that burden a little lighter by providing expert engineer

Kelly Patterson
Jul 6, 20233 min read
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HVAC Expansion Tanks: Plain Steel vs. Bladder-Type
It may be time to convert your old air control system to an air elimination system. For help sizing and selecting equipment for a new hydron

Joe Britt, PE
Jul 6, 20233 min read
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Hydronic HVAC Systems: Air Elimination vs. Air Control
If you are involved with an older hydronic HVAC system, do you have an Air Control system or an Air Elimination system?

Joe Britt, PE
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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A Guide to 4 Popular HVAC Boiler Fuels
There are multiple fuel options for commercial boilers in the HVAC industry. What are 4 types that could be beneficial to you?

Allison Hamilton
Jun 30, 20233 min read
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Why Air Must Be Removed from Hydronic HVAC Systems
In hydronic HVAC systems, water is circulated through the pipes and equipment as it delivers and removes energy throughout the system. In...

Joe Britt, PE
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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Hydronic HVAC Systems: Make-Up Water Assembly, Initial Fill & Air Purge
Hydronic HVAC systems use water to transport energy throughout a building for the purposes of occupant comfort. Once the system is...

Joe Britt, PE
Jun 2, 20233 min read
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The Science Behind PIC-V Valves: How They Ensure Precise Flow Regulation
HVAC systems require precise flow regulation to achieve optimal performance, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort. One technology that...

Laiken Kuykendall
May 24, 20232 min read
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The Future of HVAC: Embracing Clean, Sustainable Technologies
In response to climate change, there has been a growing movement towards decarbonization - the reduction or elimination of greenhouse gas...

Allison Hamilton
May 22, 20232 min read
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Why Hydronic HVAC Systems are Perfect for Large Industrial Spaces
It can be difficult to maintain a comfortable and consistent temperature in large industrial spaces such as factories, warehouses, and...

Laiken Kuykendall
May 1, 20232 min read
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Golf Course Pump Systems: How They Keep the Greens Green
Keeping a golf course in good condition is no easy task. Maintaining healthy greens and fairways is an essential aspect of a golf course.

Allison Hamilton
May 1, 20232 min read
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How Female Engineers Can Change the HVAC Industry
The HVAC industry is an incredibly male-dominated field, only 1.4% of workers in our field are women according to 2017 data.

Ally O'Reilly
Apr 21, 20232 min read
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