This class focuses on AERCO Benchmark Boilers including model identification, sequence of operation, controls overview, combustion analysis, one & two year maintenance and troubleshooting common …
Heat Pump Water Heaters: Drive Down First Cost Using Hybrid Solutions (Part 11)
The owner of a local engineering firm recently said to me, “First cost and space are key discussion points in any building design.” First cost …
Heat Pump Water Heaters: The Road to Decarbonization (Part 1)
Building plumbing design will always include the need for a domestic hot water heater. Plumbing engineers will traditionally look at gas fired tankless or tank …
Hot Water Heater Decarbonization: Using Condenser Water to Pre-Heat the Incoming Cold-Water
Decarbonization does not always automatically become electrification. The enterprising engineer will first look at diverse ways to reduce the carbon use. Here is an example …
Top 10 Things You Should Know About Commercial Electric Boilers (Part 2)
Welcome back to Part Two of our top 10 things to know about commercial electric boilers. As mentioned last week, HVAC and Plumbing Engineers are …
Primary Variable Heating Systems: Should I Pump Into the Boiler or Out of It?
We recently received several calls for our recommendation on whether to pump into the boiler or out of the boiler in a primary variable heating …
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 …
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 …
Condensing Boiler Efficiency and Your Boiler Schedule
The marketing directive is clear in the hydronic condensing boiler world. Make sure you highlight high efficiency in every boiler advertisement and bulletin. So before …
Condensing Boiler Staging & Dual Return for Higher Efficiency (Part 4 of 4)
An engineer uses larger temperature differences and deep reset when designing a condensing hydronic heating system. The design may utilize staging of multiple boilers in …