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Dave Yates: From the Mechanical Room
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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
Dave yates
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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Corrosion and Air Vents: NFPA 13 Code Requirements

This program will address technical changes specific to corrosion and air vents for the 2016 and 2019 editions of NFPA 13. The 2016 NFPA adds a new code requirement that a single air vent is installed for each wet sprinkler system to help reduce potential corrosion activity due to trapped air, and this requirement stays in the 2019 edition.

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Comfort Delivered Using Modern Panel Radiators: Complete Systems

In this final webinar of the 3 part series, we will explain the benefits of panel radiators used in modern homes and commercial buildings and how to size and select panel radiators for different operating conditions and applications.

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