Blog: Air and Dirt Separation

Do I leave the air vent cap open or close it?  Do you leave the AutoFill(TM) open or closed?  Where should you put the expansion tank?  Do you pump into the boiler or pump out of it?  Hydro separator or closely spaced tees?  Where should you put the air separator?      In this episode, the guys have put together a...

Pioneering high-performance magnetic separation, Caleffi North America has recently introduced DIRTMAG PRO.  Do you know what's new about this device?  Why is it essential to remove BOTH ferrous and non-ferrous debris from your hydronic system? See how Hurst Mechanical is keeping boilers clean in Belmont, Michigan in this...

Written by Greg Tubbs, Application Engineer As installers and service techs know, time is of the essence!  Whether it's a new boiler installation or maintenance call - routine or emergency - efficiency is critical.  As we in the field know, expect the unexpected. Boiler work can be time intensive, especially in older systems.  Snags...

Hydraulic separators not only simplify hydronic piping and save installation time compared to closely spaced tees, they can also remove air and dirt to become a money-saving, multi-purpose device.  Get the whole closely-spaced tee story from Greg and Dan in Episode 5 of the Podcast. ...