This article takes a look at three special projects that involved hydronic heating and how each contractor solved his client’s problem by choosing the proper design and equipment for each job — and how these jobs may give other HVAC contractors some insight into how they can sell wet heat to their own clients.
HVAC contractors have many choices of hydronic heating equipment, and these are a few examples of how knowledge of wet heat technology can make the selling job a little easier.
Hurst Boiler is introducing its line of high-efficiency integrated boiler control systems featuring graphical visualization and information collection to facilitate easier and better operational management of boilers and supporting peripherals, says the company.
Years ago, in some dank basement, a contractor installed a large air vent near the end of a steam main. Why did he do that and what happened? Read to find out.
Prior to last winter, a 37-year-old, 250-horsepower boiler provided heat to The Lauren, a 168-unit condominium in Washington, D.C. What provides heat now?
Inspection of tubes up to 4 inches inner diameter in any shape or material can be achieved for boilers, fin fans, and other heat exchangers with the Dolphin G3™. Achieving speed as fast as 10 seconds per tube, the tool features patented acoustic pulse reflectometry (APR) technology.
The new modulating or stage-fire Versa IC™ boiler control fully integrates temperature control, ignition, safety, and individual fault monitoring. The control is field-upgradable.
Bryan Steam will be displaying its ultra-high efficiency Triple-Flex™ Series of hot water condensing boilers, which deliver a minimum 90 percent operating efficiency with 160° return, 180° supply at maximum input.
The Cleaver-Brooks ClearFire-C down-fired, stainless steel, fully condensing hot water boiler achieves efficiencies up to 99 percent and NOx levels to less than 20 ppm, says the company.
The CREST® Condensing Boiler from Lochinvar® brings leading-edge technology and exceptional energy-efficiency to the largest commercial applications, making it the ideal choice for both new construction and energy retrofit applications, says the manufacturer.
