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##### [Removing Iron Oxide in Hydronic HVAC Systems](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/how-to-combat-iron-oxide-in-hydronic-hvac-systems-0)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on June 30, 2021
Air in a hydronic HVAC system can be a problem, specifically when it comes to the development of corrosive iron oxide. When system components, like...
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##### [Advantage of Vertical Inline Split Coupled Pumps](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/vertical-inline-split-coupled-pumps-advantages)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on June 30, 2021
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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##### [Advantages of Vertical Inline Close-Coupled Pumps](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/vertical-inline-close-coupled-pumps-advantages)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on June 30, 2021
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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##### [Advantages of Close-Coupled End Suction Pumps](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/close-coupled-end-suction-pumps-advantages)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on June 30, 2021
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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##### [Advantages of Base Mounted End Suction Pumps](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/base-mounted-end-suction-pumps-advantages)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on June 30, 2021
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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##### [Commercial Boiler Tips: Is Your Boiler System Oversized?](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/commercial-boiler-tips-is-your-boiler-system-oversized)
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##### [A Simple Guide to Removing Air from Hydronic HVAC Systems](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/a-simple-guide-to-removing-air-from-hydronic-hvac-systems)
By [Joe Britt, PE](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/joe-britt-pe) on May 19, 2021
In hydronic HVAC systems, water is circulated through the pipes and equipment as it delivers and removes energy throughout the system. In a closed...
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