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Water Heater Temperature

Dave Yates: Water heater explosion

The history of temperature and pressure relief valves.
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Dave Yates
May 11, 2021
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In 1921, Chetwood Smith had this to say in the American Water Works Association Journal, “I have seen over 35 explosions from overheating water. 


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Trade SHow

Dave Yates: Modern hydronic systems

Some manufacturers offer additional components that can turn a boiler or tankless combi unit into a more complete system.
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Dave Yates
March 5, 2021
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In 2003, I had the opportunity to attend ISH in Frankfurt, Germany. 


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Thermal Expansion Tanks

Dave Yates: Thermal expansion tank conundrum

Properly sizing thermal expansion tanks.
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Dave Yates
November 9, 2020
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When our local water company started adding Watts No. 7 dual-check backflow preventers to all water services, we soon discovered water heaters were failing at a rapid pace, with gas fired models exhibiting telltale signs where the cold/hot water lines skewed off making them look like a bow-legged cowboy! 


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Do your homeowrk

Dave Yates: Do your homework; Your customers will thank you

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Dave Yates
March 18, 2020
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A top-notch heating and/or air-conditioning system that delivers comfort and economical operation performing at peak efficiency is relatively easy to accomplish but seldom seen. 


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Dave Yates: A well-researched plan of attack will benefit all parties in the long run

An educated customer
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Dave Yates
December 27, 2019
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Radiant heating can often be a hard sell when uneducated potential customers have an unrealistic expectation of the installed costs. 


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The tale of two engineers

Dave Yates: The tale of two engineers

The same engineer was at odds with everyone involved.
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Dave Yates
October 14, 2019
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We are a non-union mechanical contracting firm, so I’m always a bit uneasy when we end up on large construction jobs where all the other contractors are union shops.


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Don't shoot the messanger

Dave Yates: Wild design-build project has a happy ending

Don’t shoot the messenger.
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Dave Yates
August 16, 2019
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Design-build projects often present interesting challenges, and Tiller’s Garage Service Center would prove to be no exception, except for the unique and unpleasant challenge presented near the project’s end.


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Installation of a duplex sewage grinder pump

Dave Yates: Cooperation is key when working with key stakeholders

Engineering marvels
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Dave Yates
June 20, 2019
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As a mechanical contractor, I appreciate bidding jobs when an engineer has provided specifications and will be inspecting the installation for final approval.


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