I recently received an email from an engineer discussing the type and location of balance valves in a domestic hot water recirculation system. He brought …
Small Domestic Water Recirculation Pumps: Is it Time to Break a Habit?
Most domestic hot water recirculation pumps are very small. R.L. Deppmann is thankful that most engineers schedule a Bell & Gossett PL-30B or 36B maintenance-free …
Non-Clog vs. Vortex Impeller Choices for Sewage Pump Applications
Plumbing engineers are hired to use their knowledge to provide the right building solution for the money their client is willing to spend. There is …
Submersible Pump Application Guide: Sump, Effluent, or Sewage Pump?
Plumbing engineers understand the differences in drainage piping systems depending on the source of the fluid. When selecting the submersible pump for the building trades …
Sump & Sewage Pump Design Calculations: Pump Head for Building Services
Today we want to help you in determining the pump head for sump and sewage applications. Simple or not, it is good to review the …
Sump and Sewage Pump Design Calculations – Old Pipe or New Pipe in Head Calculations
Today, the R. L. Deppmann Company Monday Morning Minutes starts a series of articles on sump and sewage system sizing tips. The pump head calculations …
B&G Variable Speed Pressure Boosters and Tanks
Here we go again! We are starting to hear about salespeople for a competitive brand of variable speed pressure boosters advising engineers that their system …
Domestic Water “Pressure Booster Pumping System” – ASHRAE 90.1 Standard & Michigan Energy Code
When it comes to the ASHRAE 90.1-2013 Energy Standard, you may have questions such as: Do I have to put the sensor at the top of the system? Can I use sensorless control? In this post, we’ll review the wording of the Energy Standard and describe how Bell & Gossett helps you meet it.
Domestic Water “Pressure Booster Pumping System” – Which One Should I Choose?
Domestic water pressure booster pumping systems come in a variety of types. Bell & Gossett manufactures a variety of models to fit multiple needs. Which …
Domestic Water “Pressure Booster Pumping System” – Number of Pumps
Pressure booster systems used for domestic water may have a single pump or up to 8 pumps operating in parallel and staged to meet the …