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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.
3 Reasons Commercial Construction Will Grow in 2017
By Kelly Patterson on October 28, 2016

We all remember the dark days of 2008. And 2009. Construction projects slowed to a crawl and it seemed like all anyone wanted to do was just hold...

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Accurate Sizing for Hot and Chilled Water Pipes
By Kelly Patterson on October 26, 2016

Accurate pipe sizing is so important for the appropriate operation of your hydronic HVAC system. To that end, we've assembled sizing charts from the...

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The Case for Vertical Inline Close-Coupled Pumps
By Kelly Patterson on October 19, 2016

The vertical inline close-coupled (VICC) pump operates internally on the same principle as end suction pumps. The big difference is that physically,...

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TACO Webinar:  Moving BTUs in Commercial Buildings
By Kelly Patterson on October 17, 2016

We like to make sure that our readers know about upcoming educational opportunities. This upcoming PM Engineer webinar, sponsored by TACO, on...

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The Case for Close-Coupled End Suction Pumps
By Kelly Patterson on October 14, 2016

Close-coupled end suction (CCES) pumps are reliable and easy to install. Like the BMES, the CCES pump is one of the most cost effective types of...

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The Case for Base Mounted End Suction Pumps
By Kelly Patterson on October 12, 2016

Base mounted end suction pumps (BMES) are the elders of the pump world. Many of these workhorses have been in service for over 40 years and they are...

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Hydronic HVAC Pumps:  Which Style Do I Choose?
By Kelly Patterson on October 6, 2016

There are a lot of options for hydronic HVAC pumps, not only with brands but also sizes, styles, accessories and functionality. Sometimes, it can be...

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35 HVAC and Plumbing Manufacturers to Celebrate on World Manufacturing Day
By Kelly Patterson on October 4, 2016

For the vast majority of recordable time on earth, humans produced the items they needed by hand. Tools were crafted with slow and painstaking steps....

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Manufacturer News: TACO Offers Training for Hydronic Heating and Cooling Installers
By Kelly Patterson on September 29, 2016

Re-posted from TACO Comfort SolutionsThe Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) is pleased to announce a partnership with Taco Comfort Solutions to...

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Maximizing Existing Commercial HVAC Steam System Performance
By Kelly Patterson on September 16, 2016

While steam may not be the first choice for heating a modern, efficient building, steam is still an excellent heating method. Steam is a mainstay in...

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