In this blog post, we'll discuss 10 ways to incorporate energy conservation into your next design. These methods are applicable to both commercial and residential projects and can help you achieve substantial energy savings. While some of these ...

ECM Pumps: Electronically commutated motor (ECM) pumps are an efficient and cost-effective choice for use in hydronic heating and cooling systems. These pumps use advanced technology to precisely control the flow of water, ensuring optimal performanc...

Sizing Heat Exchangers: One thing that I run into frequently is that designers and engineers often size heat exchangers incorrectly. One mistake that is frequently made is that the heat exchanger is selected for starting conditions when the temperat...

When designing and installing hydronic heating systems for residential or commercial properties, outdoor reset and warm weather shutdown are control strategies that I implement to optimize energy efficiency, improve comfort, and extend the life of th...

Hydronic Systems: Volume and Glycol Add Calculations: When working with hydronic systems it is often necessary to calculate the volume of the system in order to know how much cleaner, inhibitor, or glycol to use on a project. It is critical to utiliz...

Welcome! Hello! My name is Waylon Lowery. I live and work in Reno, Nevada. I am a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in Nevada and California. I have 21 plus years of experience working for a Plumbing/Mechanical Contractor as a Design/Build ...