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##### [Maximizing Existing Commercial HVAC Steam System Performance](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/hvac-steam)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/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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##### [Manufacturer News: Raypak Owner's Training for MVB](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/raypak_mvb)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on September 13, 2016
James Kastigar, District Sales Manager with Raypak, offers a general overview for the MVB including component locations and their functions. The...
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##### [3 Reasons to Attend HVAC Equipment Mobile Tours](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/3-reasons-to-attend-hvac-equipment-mobile-tours)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on September 9, 2016
Sometimes, it’s a lot more comfortable to stay in your little work bubble and forget about those insidious corporate buzzwords: networking,...
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##### [Manufacturer News: Raypak Owner's Training for XTherm](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/raypak_xtherm)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on September 7, 2016
James Kastigar, District Sales Manager with Raypak, offers a brief training overview for Raypak's XTherm boiler.
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##### [Manufacturer News: Raypak Cascade Setup of Versa IC Equipped Units](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/raypak_setup_cascade)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on September 1, 2016
Darren Hart, Senior Service Technician with Raypak, offers a step-by-step training overview of a cascade setup for VERSA IC equipped units. This...
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##### [Top 3 Reasons to Attend HVAC Service Tech Training](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/top-3-reasons-to-attend-hvac-service-tech-training)
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This week, we’re hosting training for one of our boiler product lines. Service technicians from contractors and building owners all over North...
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By [Joe Britt, PE](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/joe-britt-pe) on August 18, 2016
Republished blog post from November 2015 Are you unfamiliar with how air conditioning, or HVAC, systems work? HVAC is the Heating, Ventilating, and A...
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