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Smart Pump Secondary Hydronic
Smart Pump Secondary Hydronic

Using ECM Smart Circulator Pumps in Primary Pump Applications in Hydronic Systems

RL Deppmann May 19, 2025Variable Speed, ECM, Monday Morning Minutes, Pumps, ECM

Last week I featured the ECM High-Efficiency Smart Circulator Pump used in a secondary application. This week the R.L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes continues to …

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Smart Pump Secondary Hydronic
Smart Pump Secondary Hydronic

Using ECM Smart Pumps in Secondary Hydronic Systems

RL Deppmann May 12, 2025Variable Speed, ECM, Monday Morning Minutes, Pumps, ECM

ECM (Electronically Commutated Motor) pumps have electronics built into them which may be used to vary the speed of the pump. If the pump manufacturer …

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Smart ECM Pump Applications – Variable Speed Heating & Cooling System

RL Deppmann May 5, 2025Pumps, ECM, Variable Speed, ECM, Monday Morning Minutes

ECM (Electronically Commutated Motor) pumps have electronics built into them which may be used to vary the speed of the pump. If the pump manufacturer …

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ECM Optional Motor
ECM Optional Motor

How Can an ECM Smart Pump Save Energy?

RL Deppmann April 28, 2025Monday Morning Minutes, Pumps, ECM, Variable Speed, ECM

Pumps with ECM or Electronically Commutated Motors have the ability to vary the speed of the pump built into the motor. Can you control the …

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Happy Easter from R.L. Deppmann!

RL Deppmann April 21, 2025Monday Morning Minutes

Wishing you a joyful Easter, from all of us at R.L. Deppmann.                

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hydronic pump

Create a New Variable Speed Pump Control Curve after Hydronic Balancing

RL Deppmann April 14, 2025Monday Morning Minutes, Pumps, Variable Speed, Commissioning and Balance, Commissioning and Balance, Pumps

This week, the R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes will explain how to show multiple speeds on a pump curve and how to determine what …

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hydronic pump

Hydronic Pump Balance Using the Variable Speed Drive (VFD) with No Balance Valve on Pump

RL Deppmann April 7, 2025Monday Morning Minutes, Pumps, Variable Speed, Commissioning and Balance, Commissioning and Balance, Pumps

When there is no hydronic pump discharge balance valve, the variable frequency drive (VFD) is an important part of the balance procedure. How does the …

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Hydronic Pump Balance using the Variable Speed Drive (VFD) with Assistance from a Triple Duty Valve

RL Deppmann March 31, 2025Pumps, Monday Morning Minutes, Pumps, Variable Speed, Commissioning and Balance, Commissioning and Balance

Most centrifugal pumps in heating and cooling systems have some oversizing in the head calculation. Once the HVAC hydronic system is proportionally balanced per ASHRAE …

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Bell & Gossett Impeller
Bell & Gossett Impeller

Variable Speed Hydronic Pump Selection – Should I Specify the Largest Impeller?

RL Deppmann March 24, 2025Monday Morning Minutes, Pumps, Variable Speed, Selection and Specification

We recently received an inquiry from an engineering firm deciding whether to change their pump schedule. They currently select the pumps at design capacity and …

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Permanent Magnet (PMAC) Motors & Electrically Commutated (ECM) Motors in Hydronic Systems (Part 3 of 3)

RL Deppmann March 17, 2025Pumps, Hydronic Design, Monday Morning Minutes

You understand the differences between premium efficiency (IE3) motors and PMAC or ECM motors (IE4&5). You understand the cost implications of both styles of motors. …

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