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Check valves don't always work as intended

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 25, 2017

What is the purpose of a check valve?

Figure 1. The Glitch. Do you see any other details that should be changed

Details Matter

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 11, 2017

Assuming that the aquastat is operating correctly, and that essential details are all present and correctly installed, why is the system behaving this way?

Details Matter

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 11, 2017

Assuming that the aquastat is operating correctly, and that essential details are all present and correctly installed, why is the system behaving this way?

Should you own a combustion analyzer?

Ray Wohlfarth

September 1, 2017

This tool can help improve safety and customer satisfaction.

Practice good sensor-ship

Give your temperature controllers 20/20 vision.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

August 29, 2017

Every hydronic system has one or more controllers that measure and respond to temperature.

Don't let ego win out over proper engineering

Don’t let ego win out over proper engineering.

Dan Holohan

August 29, 2017

“How could this happen?” That’s what they asked.

Hydronic vs. VRF - which, when and why?

Mechanical contractors, specifying engineers and building owners have many options when it comes to heating and cooling buildings.

Kyle DelPiano

August 24, 2017

Energy, safety and cost savings are critical factors to evaluate.

Plumbers receive professional training and education

What's in the Water?

Plumbers become water quality experts their communities trust.

Nadia Askar

August 21, 2017

Manufacturer programs help plumbers provide top-quality water to their customers.

Bosch announces commercial, residential sales apointments

David Lopes and Melvin Harris join Bosch Thermotechnology Corp.

July 18, 2017

David Lopes and Melvin Harris will serve as sales director for commercial applications and sales director for residential applications, respectively.

Hydronic system provides safe and warm heating year-round at Ontario farm

Opting for a hydronic heating system instead of the radiant tube or furnace heaters that chicken farmers typically use, Haverkamp chose to install hot water boilers.

June 28, 2017

Hydronic system provides safe and warm heating year-round at Ontario farm.