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Btu Buddy 164: Low Voltage Transformer Failure

Bill Johnson
November 21, 2016

Bob and Tim were on their way to a no heating call. When they arrived, they looked at the house and saw that it had a package unit. They talked to the housewife and she told them that the unit stopped running sometime in the middle of the night last night.


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How to Run a Hot Water Zone Off a Steam Boiler

The boiler’s extra capacity determines how much radiation can be supported for the hot water zone
November 21, 2016

Can I run a hot water zone off an existing steam boiler without a heat exchanger? Yes, but there is a limit to how much radiation your steam boiler can support.


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New Rules Make Many More Eligible for Overtime

The implications could be very negative for many employers
Richard D. Alaniz
November 21, 2016

In just a few days millions more American workers will be eligible for overtime, thanks to a new U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule that takes effect on Dec. 1. And the estimated 4 million workers who become are just the beginning — every three years, the pay levels will automatically update.


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Aggreko Keeps Moody Gardens’ Ice Land Cool

Company is providing temperature control and power generation assistance
November 21, 2016

When 2 million tons of ice arrived in October to help build Moody Gardens’ Ice Land: A Caribbean Christmas, Aggreko’s team of technicians were on hand to keep it frozen for the holiday destination held in one of the southern United States’ warmest climates.


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How to Solder No-Lead Fittings

Contractors need to make sure these 10 things happen
November 7, 2016

In conjunction with the release of its latest soldering procedure, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB) encourages contractors to make sure the following 10 things happen when their workers are making soldered joints.


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Be Prepared to Weather Hurricanes and Storms

Know what to do before and after a critical event to minimize losses, return to business as usual
Hart S. Brown
Hart S. Brown
November 7, 2016

Major natural disasters, like hurricanes and storms, can cause significant financial damage to businesses, often leading to a temporary shutdown, or even putting them out of business altogether. Because natural disasters can’t be prevented or anticipated, planning for them is crucial.


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80-year-old Eaton Williams to Close for Good on Nov. 30

New owner Nortek Global confirms closing, business continued to fall short
Andrew Gaved
November 7, 2016

Nortek Global has announced that the Eaton Williams business it acquired last year will close for good on November 30, following disappointing profitability. The company closed its doors and ceased production on September 30 and all employees will leave the business on November 30.


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Schneider Electric, Keystone Oaks School District Complete $3.4 Million in Upgrades

Project improves classroom comfort and drives sustainability throughout school district
November 7, 2016

Schneider Electric announced the completion of a $3.4 million infrastructure improvement project at four district schools at the Keystone Oaks School District in Pittsburgh. The project is expected to significantly improve classroom comfort and reduce annual energy and maintenance costs by 18 percent.


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