William Shakespeare may not have known anything about hydronic engineering, but a small part of his play, Romeo and Juliet, could be renamed Flexible Connectors …
Hydronic Expansion Joints (Part 2): It’s All About the Guides
Expansion joints in hydronic systems are used when the natural flexibility of the pipe will not handle the calculated movement caused by thermal expansion. Those …
Hydronic Expansion Joints (Part 1)
I was recently asked twice in one week, “What is the difference between an expansion joint and a flexible connector in hydronic systems?” Piping flexible …
Hydronic Pump Piping and Trim: Flexible Diffuser Fittings
Pump installations tend to require a great number of spool pieces to meet the Hydraulic Institute’s and the equipment manufacturers’ recommendations. Before we get into …
Hydronic Pump Piping and Trim: Should I Use Rubber Flexible Connectors?
In last week’s R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes, we examined the use of stainless steel hose and braid flexible pumps and equipment connectors in …
Hydronic Pump Piping and Trim: Why Use Flexible Connectors?
The R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes will look at near pump piping over the next several weeks. Last week we offered some information about …