Posts by Morgan Weyer
April 2023 Product of the Month
Weiss Instruments Digital Vari-Angle Thermometer DVU35 with 3.5″ StemDVU6 with 6″ Stem-50/300 Degree F & -45/150 Degree CFully Interchangeable with Industrial GlassThermometers and Bimetal ThermometersVariety of Well OptionsDVC-4 Outdoor Waterproof…
Read MoreCooling Tower Start-Up Recommendations
As many areas of the country begin to thaw out, it will soon be time to start-up cooling towers. This is a critical time to prepare for a good cooling…
Read MoreCommon Venting Boiler Safety Relief Valves and Natural Gas Valves
As is the case with most projects, the mechanical rooms are too small to allow for a simple installation of the required equipment, the chases are too small for the…
Read MoreWhy Training is Hot at Fluid Handling
Do you need to increase your knowledge of steam or hydronic technology? Fluid Handling can help you with all your training needs. We’ve been helping consulting engineers, contractors, industrial plant…
Read MorePump Variable Frequency Drives: Why Do Seals Fail When the Pump Runs Too Slow?
It is well documented that varying the speed of a pump to meet part-load conditions is a great way to save energy. The savings occur due to the Third Pump…
Read MoreCondensing Boilers
When an old cast iron boiler fails, the decision arises as to whether a condensing boiler would be worth the added investment. Most older systems designed to operate with cast…
Read MoreSuper Freakonomics and Global Warming Solutions
I picked up a copy of the 2011 book, Super Freakonomics by Levitt and Dubner yesterday. I had very much enjoyed their Freakonomics book some years ago. I found the…
Read MorePump Myth #4: My Pump Was Factory-Aligned So I Don’t Need to Worry About Alignment
Generally, a flex-coupled pump will be aligned (that is, the motor and pump shafts will be aligned) prior to shipment, either at the factory or at the shop of the…
Read MorePump Myth #3: I AM Adding Glycol to My Existing Hot or Chilled Water System. No Big Deal
Well, it may or may not be a big deal. There are a number of issues to consider. We will not consider the issue of fluid compatibility with materials. That…
Read MorePump Myth #2: My Motor Must Be Bad – It Feels Really Hot
While feeling a person’s forehead to test their temperature might be a good indication of that person’s health, the “feel test” is not a good indication for the health of…
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