Valves & Pumps - Articles

Anatomy of a 3-Wire Zone Valve

Lianna Schwalenberg

March 14, 2025

Confused about zone valves? Here's an in-depth breakdown of how to work on them.

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Troubleshooting Electronic Expansion Valves

It can be complicated to figure out why an EEV fails

Joe Marchese

May 19, 2024

The EEV is often used in modern refrigeration systems, but troubleshooting its common failures may be complicated.

The Importance of Pressure Relief Valves on CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

Pressure relief valves are critical safety components designed to ensure refrigeration systems operate safely and reliably

Herb Woerpel

March 8, 2024

The proper design, installation, and maintenance of these valves is vital for the safe operation of R-744 refrigeration systems, especially in industrial and commercial applications.

Hydraulic Institute Unveils 2 Training Programs

November 1, 2023

The Hydraulic Institute's new on-demand courses are designed to support the pump and fluid-handling industry with workforce development and onboarding resources.

Net-Zero Prefab Homes Feature Radiant Systems, High-Efficiency HVAC

Hydronic solutions provide ‘energy-smart infrastructure’ for Transcend Communities

Hannah Belloli-Oster

September 3, 2023

Transcend Communities are net zero, all-electric, healthy, resilient, connected, solar-powered, and cost-effective homes located in mixed-use communities — and an in-floor radiant system that will heat and cool both air and water is pivotal to this.

The Beneficial Properties of Small Diameter Copper Tube for Heat Exchangers

The decarbonization of the HVACR industry is on full display in 2023

Marcus Elmer

August 19, 2023

Manufacturers are designing a new generation of heat exchangers with more advantages over present designs.

Bell & Gossett’s Series e-90E Smart Pump

Five Ways Software Promotes Responsible, Efficient Hydronic System Design

Proper HVAC system design is a critical first step to achieve energy-efficiency targets

Jennifer Freres

June 21, 2023

While hydronic systems have long been recognized for their energy-saving properties in HVAC and plumbing applications, designing an efficient hydronic system and narrowing down the necessary system components can be challenging.

Watts Works Learning Center Opens in Fort Worth, Texas

May 8, 2023

The 250,000-square-foot facility — customized for broad training purposes, administration, and manufacturing — joins several other Watts Works Learning Centers across North America.

The Importance Of Controlling Head Pressure

There are three types of controls, and each has advantages and disadvantages

Justin Bailey

April 10, 2023

Controlling the head pressure helps maintain pressure drop across the metering device and prevents the evaporator from freezing, in the case of air conditioning, and excessive freezing in refrigeration systems.

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Five Reasons to Choose Hydronic HVAC Systems

Advanced solutions deliver superior performance and energy savings

Alan Jones

April 5, 2023

With rising energy prices and new legislation escalating demand for more efficient buildings, modern hydronics presents a viable solution to reduce HVAC systems’ negative impact on the environment.