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How Water Behaves in Hydronic Systems
April 10, 2017

How Water Behaves in Hydronic Systems

by Mark Olson, CEO of Caleffi North America, Inc.      as featured in HPAC Maga...
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December 22, 2016

Is there a way to manually release air in an automatic air vent?

Yes, there is a way, and we recommend against it!  Read on. All of the Caleffi 5020/5021 Series...
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How do I know when a y-strainer needs to be cleaned out?
July 22, 2016

How do I know when a y-strainer needs to be cleaned out?

A Y-strainer is an in-line filter for hydronic systems. As the strainer starts trapping dirt, r...
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Can I mount an air vent on top of your dirt separators?
May 24, 2016

Can I mount an air vent on top of your dirt separators?

Yes, you can. Air bubbles that make their way into the upper part of a dirt separator housing will b...
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How often should I clean out a dirt separator and what is the procedure?
April 14, 2016

How often should I clean out a dirt separator and what is the procedure?

Every hydronic system is different, so there is no absolute correct answer when it comes to how ofte...
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What is the bottom connection on the 551 Series DISCAL?
December 03, 2015

What is the bottom connection on the 551 Series DISCAL?

It is common practice to connect a boiler trim kit, or just an expansion tank, to the bottom of a Ca...
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How is magnetite removed from a hydronic system?
November 20, 2015

How is magnetite removed from a hydronic system?

Magnetic dirt removal in hydronic heating and cooling systems is a hot topic these days. Check out t...
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What does magnetite in a hydronic system look like?
November 05, 2015

What does magnetite in a hydronic system look like?

Check out this amazing video showing how a Caleffi 5465 Series DIRTMAG is separating the magnetite o...
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Ask Caleffi:  How do I clean an air separator vent?
August 21, 2015

How do I clean an air separator vent?

An automatic air vent can be affected by water quality issues, such as excessive debris and par...
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Where should an air separator be located?
June 15, 2015

Where should an air separator be located?

The best place to locate an air separator in a hydronic system is where the water temperature is hig...
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Ask Caleffi:  How many air vents do I need?
June 04, 2015

How many air vents do I need?

As Manager of Engineering Training, I do a lot of Lunch 'n Learn sessions in the U.S. and Canada...
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May 07, 2015

Do I really need magnetic dirt separation in my hydronic system?

The short answer is – yes! Almost all hydronic systems have at least one wetted component m...
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