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Best Installation Practices for All HVAC Pump Styles
By Joe Britt, PE on November 18, 2016

You can purchase the best pump in all the world for your commercial HVAC system but, if it is installed improperly, it will mean additional costs 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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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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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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Why Air Must Be Removed from Hydronic HVAC Systems
By Joe Britt, PE on September 21, 2016

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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5 Common Installation Mistakes on Base Mounted Pumps
By Joe Britt, PE on July 27, 2016

Some might argue that pumps are the most vital component of a commercial HVAC system. Just as the body cannot live without the heart to pump blood, a...

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What Are the Best HVAC and Plumbing Parts to Keep On Hand?
By Elizabeth Safran on July 14, 2016

That’s a question we get pretty often here in the parts department. These customers quickly become my personal favorites because they are planning...

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