Heating Help

Lord Stanley's Cup

@ June 5, 2008 7:48 AM in Hockeytown is Championtown

Congrats on winning the cup. It is nice to see the team that deserves it the most to come out on top. Our AHL team here just missed playing of the Calder Cup and we love hockey. No special team for us, just good hard-hitting hockey does the trick. Great series !!! AL To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

cutting expenses

@ May 22, 2008 3:08 PM in Cutting expenses

I myself am getting out of the wrenched business, but to answer your question, cutting prices isn't the answer. Our costs are the same or more everyday. Why would we, or how can we afford to cut. Watching and controlling expensed and maybe trimming the excess stuff can help, but I haven't seen lower fuel or insurance costs lately. I have never gone down on rates or markup unless I chose to help someone out. To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

flow control

@ May 8, 2008 6:50 PM in flow control location

Terminology is not always the same everywhere, but if by flow control you mean flow checks, the answer is yes you can. If the boiler and all the controls are above the slab and the piping drops, gravity flow will be minimal. Why not use circulators with internal checks.....talk about simplifying the piping!!! To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

NAOHSM

@ May 8, 2008 6:41 PM in NAOHSM Convention (Dan H.)

We Maine guys have a bus going on Tuesday if any wants to ride along. $10 bucks for the day Will arrive around 10AM and leave at 5:30PM Contact me for details if you are in this area. To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

hot taps

@ March 8, 2008 7:14 AM in Hot Taps

I have done 3-4 in my career, mostly on gas believe it or not....and on water. If you use UL approved fittings and install to manufacturers instructions, you should be OK. However, your concerns are real and hot taps, in my book, should be used only as a last resort. Nothing beats a solid threaded, welded or glued joint for strength and rigidity. To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"

circ sizing

@ November 26, 2007 10:23 PM in Sizing for a circulator pump

The more pipe and fittings you have the higher the head. You need to calculate the head loss in the loop, figure the GPMs needed and use the pump curve to size the pump. To Learn More About This Professional, Click Here to Visit Their Ad in "Find A Professional"