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Kelly Patterson is an avid fan of marketing HVAC and plumbing equipment and does it on a daily basis for all the Hoffman family of companies.
5 Ways to Get the Most Out of the AHR Expo
By Kelly Patterson on January 23, 2017

The biggest HVACR event of the year starts on January 30 in Las Vegas. While the lure of easy money on the casino floors, flashy Vegas shows and...

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3 Ways to Get the Right Commercial HVAC Equipment
By Kelly Patterson on December 29, 2016

You need the best equipment you can purchase at the best value. Manufacturers in the HVAC and plumbing industry usually have representatives they use...

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VFD Pumps vs. SelfSensing Pumps: The Real Story
By Kelly Patterson on December 20, 2016

At this point you should all be applying variable speed pumps in your systems. Slowing down the pump motor saves pump energy while maintaining...

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Manufacturer News: What You Need to Know About Acorn Control Valves
By Kelly Patterson on December 14, 2016

We like to keep our readers informed. There are a LOT of control valves out there and sometimes it can be tough to decide which valve will work best...

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TACO Webinar: Optimizing Systems Using Self-Sensing Pumps
By Kelly Patterson on November 29, 2016

TACO Comfort Solutions is offering this webinar on December 7 at 2pm EST. Check it out if you're a building owner, engineer or contractor involved in...

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The Case for Vertical Inline Split Coupled Pumps
By Kelly Patterson on November 15, 2016

Vertical inline split coupled (VISC) pumps are functionally identical to Vertical Inline Close Coupled (VICC) pumps with the glaring difference being...

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Manufacturer News:  Metraflex Re-Engineered the Y Strainer November
By Kelly Patterson on November 8, 2016

We think the LPD Y-Strainer is so important that we thought we should re-post this blog, originally posted in March. If you haven't heard about this...

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12 Resources for Hydronic HVAC System Designers
By Kelly Patterson on November 2, 2016

Hydronic HVAC system design can be complex. There are many mechanical, electronic and computerized components that now go into a commercial HVAC...

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6 Scary Things in Your HVAC Equipment Room
By Kelly Patterson on October 31, 2016

It may be the scariest place in your building. More dreaded than the hut at Camp Crystal Lake, scarier than that little girl with the vacant eyes,...

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