800-355-7061Video: How to perform annual maintenance on a boiler
We've been talking about how important it is to perform annual maintenance on your clients' equipment. Boilers, as you know, are subject to wear and tear. They need adequate maintenance, to ensure that they don’t break down. If they do, it's usually at a very inconvenient time and it makes you look bad to your customers. Waiting until something breaks down before repairing and maintaining it, always ends up costing you
The Benefits of Aluminum Commercial Boilers
Have you been misinformed about aluminum boilers? Patterson-Kelley, one of our most trusted brands of boilers, has published a blog post on the myths and misinformation surrounding aluminum boilers and how they are actually beneficial. Aluminum is one of the best heat exchanger materials and Patterson-Kelley wants to prove it, joining the ongoing industry debate between aluminum and stainless steel boilers. We are sharing their article here but you can see
Nexus Valve + MasterSpec
We wanted to share with you that Nexus Valve products are now listed by one of the most widely used engineering specification services in the industry - Product MasterSpec. This should make it easier for you to find and specify exactly what Nexus Valve products you need for your hydronic system. Click on the image link to download a copy of division 232116 - HYDRONIC PIPING SPECIALTIES - to insert into
Best Practices for Boiler Maintenance
Do you take care of your boilers, with a regular maintenance program? If not, you should. Boilers, like cars or any other mechanical devices, are subject to wear and tear. They need adequate maintenance, to ensure that they don’t break down because if they do, it’s guaranteed NOT to be at a convenient time to repair it. Waiting until something breaks down before repairing and maintaining it, always ends up
Innovation in Boiler Control Technology
Patterson-Kelley recently published a blog post on innovation in boiler controls that we thought would be of interest to you. They are one of our most trusted lines of heat transfer equipment like boilers and water heaters. As you will see in the blog post, Patterson-Kelley is definitely committed to making boiler control technology one of the most impressive features of your heating systems. Read on! The Evolution of Boiler
Discount on Patterson-Kelley Boiler Annual Maintenance Kits
Don’t wait for it to get cold! Mechanical Equipment is offering a limited time 20% discount on our Patterson-Kelley Boiler Annual Maintenance Kits (part #BP-0000-0345). This special offer will be applied to maintenance kits orders starting July 10, 2018 through September 30, 2018. As we approach the fall maintenance season, the importance of annual maintenance will help ensure optimal performance of your Patterson-Kelley Boilers and frankly, all of your equipment.
Breaking Down Boiler Turndown Rates
Patterson-Kelley is one of our most trusted lines of heat transfer equipment like boilers and water heaters. They recently published this article on boiler turndown rates that we thought you would find it of interest. Operate at Peak Efficiency Thermal efficiency is simply the chemical energy added to the boiler divided by the energy added to the boiler water. As more energy is transferred from the hot gas into
New Taco FI and CI Pumps
Taco has announced the launch of a new batch of FI and CI pumps that meet DOE 2020 compliance mandates. Below are links to the new data sheets for the FI/CI 1507D, 2506D, & 5009D models. If you have any questions regarding these pumps, please give us a call at 800-355-7061. 1507D Submittal Data Sheets 2506D Submittal Data Sheets 5009D Submittal Data Sheets
Sterlco Steam Control Products
At Mechanical Equipment, we make an effort to carry the products that our customers need while at the same time, the products that fit into our complete hydronic package. Since adding boilers to our product list, we felt that the accessory steam and hot water products used with boilers, would also benefit our customers, so we added the Sterling / Sterlco steam specialty product line. [caption id="attachment_674" align="alignright" width="584"] Sterlco