Pipe movement is an important challenge when designing a hydronic or plumbing system in critical seismic zones. In our Michigan and Ohio zone 0 and …
Hydronic Expansion Joints (Part 3): Flexible Connectors vs. Expansion Joints – What’s the Difference?
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: Vibration Inertia Bases
Oftentimes an engineer will specify a pump mounted on springs, vibration base, inertia base, or isolation base. Our industry tends to use a number of …
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: Should I use a Stainless Steel Flexible Connector?
Last week, the R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes introduced reasons why flexible connectors are used on pumps. This week the subject is the stainless …
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 …
Expansion Joints for HVAC Steam Systems
Steel expands when you heat it. This is a fact of nature and shouldn’t be overlooked when designing the HVAC steam piping system. One way …