Hydronics – R.F. MacDonald Co.

R.F. MacDonald Co. Now Offers Commercial Pumps

Commercial Pumps

R.F. MacDonald Co. enters the commercial industry with Taco commercial pumps, which are compatible to CB's commercial boilers. Taco system solutions offer comprehensive, convenient, single-source answers to any HVAC application. Based on the highest industry standards and built with Taco’s extensive experience, a Taco hydronic solution assures seamless integration and efficient operation. As with all...

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Total System Efficiency with Condensing Boilers

Condensing Boilers

In condensing boilers, there is a direct correlation between increasing condensation of the flue gas and boiler efficiency gains. Boilers are closed pressure vessels that are used to heat fluids -- either water or steam. They range in size, fluid to be heated, temperature of fluid and design configurations. This paper is the first in...

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Gas Technology: Condensing Hydronic Boilers

hydronic boilers

The key to 99% efficiency is having incoming feedwater below 140° F and modulating the boiler — or having sufficient redundancy to achieve the “sweet spot.” Getting the most for your energy dollar It’s a clever idea. Condensing hydronic boilers can operate at efficiencies in the mid‐90s and above. The key to these fantastic efficiencies...

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