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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

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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.

Texas Health Hospital Mansfield’s HVAC installation

Five Reasons to Choose Hydronic HVAC Systems

Advanced solutions deliver superior performance and energy savings

Alan Jones

April 5, 2023

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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.

Uponor Names Jon Sillerud VP of Integrated Supply Chain

March 30, 2023

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Uponor North America recently announced Jon Sillerud, vice president, operations, has agreed to accept the additional responsibilities of leading the supply chain function for the company, effective immediately.

Beckett Corp. Celebrates 75 Years

March 29, 2023

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Founded in 1948, Beckett designs pumps and related products for a wide range of industries and market segments.

McElroy Receives ‘Sharp’ Award for Workplace Safety

March 17, 2023

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SHARP is an on-site, OSHA consultation program that offers confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized businesses in the U.S., free of charge.

Endress+Hauser Opens Regional Logistics Hub in Indianapolis

March 10, 2023

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The 48,000-square-foot facility aims to streamline Endress+Hauser's global product distribution.

Determining the Cause of a Restricted Liquid Line

Restrictions can starve refrigeration components of refrigerant, resulting in system problems

John Tomczyk

June 28, 2022

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Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.

Installing Thermostatic Expansion Valves

Don’t assume the TXV is properly adjusted from the manufacturer

Joe Marchese

April 26, 2022

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As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when a replacing a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV).