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Look Beyond the Boiler Room

Failing to address the system as a whole means that high-efficiency boilers fail to operate at peak performance or the system doesn’t operate as intended.

February 3, 2023

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A hydronic heating system is more than boilers and heat exchangers. Make sure to inspect the distribution piping and heat-emitting components before making any changes.

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Hydronic SIM System Clears Path Where Pioneers Once Walked

The snow- and ice-melt system installed at Utah’s This Is The Place Heritage Park is three times larger than a typical system.

February 3, 2023

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Executives of a new historical site in Salt Lake City, concerned with the safety of winter visitors, decided on a hydronic snow- and ice-melt system to alleviate the problem — as well as protecting new concrete from salt damage.

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On-Premises Nitrogen Generation to Address CO2 Supply Concerns for Breweries

As these gases serve similar purposes in brewery processes, replacing one with the other is viable where a specific gas may not be required. Read on to learn about technologies that can aid in this endeavor.

February 3, 2023

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With a nationwide shortage of carbon dioxide, breweries are looking at nitrogen substitution for some brewing processes.

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Data-Driven Safer Water

The same level of technologies and controls currently in place in our building’s HVAC systems must be applied to plumbing systems as well.

February 3, 2023

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Digitizing information from domestic water systems gives building owners and facility managers immediate awareness of system performance. Data availability helps them operate a successful water management plan, protect building occupants and save money.

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Plumbing Retrofit Upgrade May Not Be as Simple as You Think

Systematically dealing with challenges allows the designer to identify the impacts and provide an efficient, sustainable and cost-effective solution.

February 3, 2023

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Building retrofits may require a full or partial redesign of the existing space. Engineers and designers retrofitting a plumbing system must be aware of the many challenges ahead with documentation accuracy, code compliance and correct system sizing.

A. O. Smith to Expand Lebanon Facility for New Product Development Center

February 2, 2023

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The $30 million investment will prioritize commercial water heating and hydronics.

Hollywood Sign Goes ‘Green’ for 100th Anniversary

February 1, 2023

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To reduce reliance on single-use plastic bottles, a new eco-friendly hydration station was installed at the Hollywood Sign's closest viewpoint as part of the icon's centennial celebrations.

Caleffi Introduces 32nd Edition of idronics

February 1, 2023

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This newest edition discusses the physical processes at work in hydronic systems and presents a process for troubleshooting issues in residential and light commercial settings.