800-355-7061Saving Our Customers Money with a Customized Hot Water Solution
Mechanical Equipment recently provided a steam-to-domestic hot water solution for CGH Medical Center that saved them money, allowing them to stretch their capital plan dollars even further. The Challenge: CGH Medical Center’s existing hot water system consisted of a leaking 2,000-gallon hot water tank, which was tasked with providing domestic hot water to the hospital’s laundry facility. Part of the hospital’s capital plan was to replace and expand their laundry machines,
Patterson-Kelley Certification Training for 2020
Patterson-Kelley has announced their boiler, water heater, and installation training schedule for 2020. They are also offering sales training classes. This is a great opportunity to become a PK Certified Technician in 4 days, renew your certification in 2 days, or get 2.5 day product training for your sales team. Class sizes are small and only offered on certain dates in 2020. Only 9 people can register per class, so ACT
What is the Best Piping Layout for Maximum Efficiency?
We all know that designing an efficient heating system is essential for your clients. So, we wanted to share a recent post from one of our top product lines, Patterson Kelley where they take a stand on the debate between variable primary or primary secondary piping and even offer a third, new option with their NURO® Touch Screen Control System. Hydronic Boilers Piping Arrangements Just like we would debate
Patterson-Kelley MACH® Condensing Boiler Available Soon
Patterson-Kelley will begin shipping their new MACH® condensing boiler with 10:1 Mechanical Turndown starting March 29th, 2019. MACH® Models C750, C900, C1050 Providing high turndown without sacrificing efficiency or reliability. Patterson-Kelley continues to push the limits of technology by increasing turndown, with emphasis on system efficiency, reliability, and serviceability. By using a mechanical method to achieve higher turndown, they have eliminated the need to add excess air. Adding excess air can reduce the dewpoint
Breaking Down Turndown in Commercial Boilers
One of our most trusted brands, Patterson-Kelley, provided us with this great explanation breaking down turndown in commercial boilers. Boilers are rated on thermal efficiency, which is simply the chemical energy added to the boiler, divided by the energy added to the boiler water. As more energy is transferred from the hot gas into the boiler water, the thermal efficiency increases and the temperature of the hot gas decreases. Turndown ratio
Turning up Turndown for Better Commercial Boiler Efficiency
As an owner or as a design engineer, you want to be sure that your boiler selection will operate at peak efficiency, under all conditions. Thermal efficiency is simply the chemical energy added to the boiler, divided by the energy added to the boiler water. As more energy is transferred from the hot gas into the boiler water, the thermal efficiency increases and the temperature of the hot gas decreases. Turndown
Video: How to perform annual maintenance on a boiler
We've been talking about how important it is to perform annual maintenance on your clients' equipment. Boilers, as you know, are subject to wear and tear. They need adequate maintenance, to ensure that they don’t break down. If they do, it's usually at a very inconvenient time and it makes you look bad to your customers. Waiting until something breaks down before repairing and maintaining it, always ends up costing you
The Benefits of Aluminum Commercial Boilers
Have you been misinformed about aluminum boilers? Patterson-Kelley, one of our most trusted brands of boilers, has published a blog post on the myths and misinformation surrounding aluminum boilers and how they are actually beneficial. Aluminum is one of the best heat exchanger materials and Patterson-Kelley wants to prove it, joining the ongoing industry debate between aluminum and stainless steel boilers. We are sharing their article here but you can see
Best Practices for Boiler Maintenance
Do you take care of your boilers, with a regular maintenance program? If not, you should. Boilers, like cars or any other mechanical devices, are subject to wear and tear. They need adequate maintenance, to ensure that they don’t break down because if they do, it’s guaranteed NOT to be at a convenient time to repair it. Waiting until something breaks down before repairing and maintaining it, always ends up