Chemical disinfectants such as chlorine are used to mitigate the risk of waterborne disease and illness. Chlorine has been added to drinking water for over …
Protect Your Investment: The Role of Water Quality in DHW System Longevity
When discussing water quality in domestic hot water (DHW) systems, the focus often centers on mitigating pathogens like Legionella. While this is critical, Lync by …
Permanent Magnet (PMAC) Motors & Electronically Commutated (ECM) Motors in Hydronic Systems (Part 2 of 3)
Can I and should I specify permanent magnet motors (PMAC) on my hydronic system pumps? The last R. L. Deppmann Monday Morning Minutes showed the …
Permanent Magnet (PMAC) Motors & Electronically Commutated (ECM) Motors in Hydronic Systems (Part 1)
Hydronic system pumps and other HVAC and plumbing equipment will often have a variety of motor choices to specify. One of the newer additions to …
Condensing Boiler Venting Material (Part 2)
Proper venting of hydronic condensing boilers is critical for the safety of occupants and the successful operation of the heating plant. Part one of this two-part series …
Condensing Boiler Venting Material (Part 1)
Proper venting of hydronic condensing boilers is critical for the safety of occupants and the successful operation of the heating plant. The materials that may …
The Importance of Turndown Ratio in Condensing Boilers & Water Heaters
Turndown was defined in Part 1 of this short series. In general, hydronic water tube boilers have a lower possible turndown ratio than fire tube …
Andrew Ward Joins the 2025 WELL Concept Advisory
Water Solutions Group is proud to announce that our very own Andrew Ward has been selected to serve as an Advisor on the 2025 WELL …
Commercial Gas Fired Water Heaters – Cost of Ownership
When you’re researching water heaters, you first ensure that the product meets your needs technically (flow, heat input or source, space requirements, and recovery …
Commercial Gas Fired Water Heaters – The Battle of Efficiency Between Tankless & Storage
Tankless, sometimes called instantaneous, and storage water heaters have been utilized in commercial and institutional buildings for a long time. The overwhelming majority of these …