Location and installation of inline pumps requires planning. Otherwise, you could be setting the owner (or yourself) up for a lot of frustration. Here are some tips to ensure your inline pump is installed for….

All centrifugal pumps in HVAC applications should be equipped with a shut-off valve, check valve, and a balance valve. Or, as an alternative, you can choose a valve that….

Suction diffusers pack a lot of functionality inside their deceptively simple castings. Not only do they reduce turbulence in the water before it enters the pump, but they also play a critical role in….

Base-mounted pumps must have a solid foundation to prevent vibration and misalignment that can transmit noise and damage the pumps bearing, coupler and shaft. The manufacturer’s instructions for building this foundation and installing the pump are….

Air in your hydronic system can result in noisy operation, reduced heat transfer, and equipment damage and corrosion. Fortunately, by observing a few simple rules, you can keep system ai….

Expansion tanks are necessary to accommodate the expansion of water in hydronic heating systems. Simple as they are in terms of operation, certain installation rules-of-thumb should be observed…

All closed-loop hydronic systems must have a pressure-reducing valve (PRV). These valves serve two purposes….

Air management is an important part of the functionality of a hydronic system. Correct placement of the expansion tank can literally make or break the pumping performance. The rule for placement of the expansion tank is….

Pressure gauges are required for hydronic heating and cooling systems, steam systems, domestic hot water and plumbing systems, and even chiller/condenser water piping. Like thermometers, they are needed to….