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# Hydronic HVAC Systems: Make-Up Water Assembly, Initial Fill & Air Purge
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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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##### [10 Hydronic Equipment Selection Tools and Resources for Engineers](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/10-hydronic-equipment-selection-tools-and-resources-for-engineers)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on April 30, 2020
HVAC and plumbing design engineers have a tough job. They’re tasked with creating comfortable building spaces while optimizing energy usage and...
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##### [Griswold Controls: Application Tips](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/griswold-controls-application-tips)
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##### [Winter Webinar: Designing Roof and Gutter De-Icing System](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/winter-webinar-designing-roof-and-gutter-de-icing-system)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on November 28, 2018
If you shudder when you think about ice building up on the roof and gutter of a commercial building, you are not alone. Here in the Carolinas, ice...
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##### [Does Your System Need Shaft Grounding Technology?](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/does-your-system-need-shaft-grounding-technology)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on November 16, 2018
We are huge advocates of utilizing VFDs to control AC motors in most instances. It isn't often that we need to run a pump motor at full speed, so we...
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##### [Manufacturer News: Griswold Controls Application Tips](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/manufacturer-news-griswold-controls-application-tips)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on March 7, 2018
Our manufacturing partners are smart. That is, after all, one of the many reasons why we partner with them! Griswold Controls has compiled a huge...
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##### [Three System Benefits of High Efficiency Burners](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/three-system-benefits-of-high-efficiency-burners)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on February 27, 2018
System design is a critical element of system efficiency. The hydronic heating system must be designed correctly to take full advantage of a high...
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##### [5 Easy Ways for Engineers to Earn PDH Credits](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/5-easy-ways-for-engineers-to-earn-pdh-credits)
By [Kelly Patterson](https://blogs.heattransfersales.com/blog/author/kelly-patterson) on January 12, 2018
I'm not saying you can get PDH credits for no effort, but there are some pretty easy (and often free) ways for professional engineers to earn PDH...
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