When designing or replacing a low pressure steam boiler, throw out everything you know about hydronic boilers. A steam system is closer in operation to an air conditioning unit than it is to a ...

Famous mathematician Edward Lorenz coined the phrase “The Butterfly Effect,” which is the belief that some small occurrence could create devastating results in another location far away. It theorizes ...

It’s that time of year when heating boilers should be prepared for the heating season. Before moving the boiler power switch to the 'ON' position, survey the scene. I’ve taken that command from my ...

Carbonic acid grooving of a condensate return line. Photo courtesy of ChemTreat, Inc. In Part 1 of this series, we examined methods to produce high-purity water for high-pressure power and ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...