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Steam Boilers vs. Steam Generators

Sep 2, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Education, Equipment

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If you have been looking to provide steam for some of your facility’s functions, you have probably come across the terms “steam generators” and “steam boilers.”

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3 Ways to Use Leftover Budget

Aug 30, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Insider

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As the fiscal year comes to an end, facilities across the nation are beginning to make plans for their leftover facility budget. Used wisely, this budget surplus can set a company up for another profi...

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Boiler Sizing Guide

Aug 17, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Training, Equipment

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Proper boiler sizing is the key to a successful boiler installation. Even if the installation process goes smoothly, if the boiler was not properly sized for the facility it’s supplying, then the proj...

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Hurricanes and UPS System Preparations

Aug 12, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Seasonal, Equipment

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Unplanned downtime can be a facility manager’s worst nightmare. When the lights go off, it’s too late to prepare. Don’t get caught in the dark this hurricane season.

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Real-Time Monitoring for Data Centers

Aug 9, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Equipment, Data Center

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As any industry professional knows, even brief data center failures can be costly. In fact, the average outage costs thousands of dollars per minute, and that doesn’t account for the secondary cost of...

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IAQ and COVID Webinar

Aug 3, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in HVAC, Training, Education, Equipment

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For more than a year, it seems like the world has been shut down. COVID-19 made an impact on every industry, and those of us in charge of building maintenance, particularly in commercial buildings, fo...

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Signs of a Bad Water Pump

Jul 28, 2021 12:18:47 PM / by Tate Engineering posted in Equipment

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When you think about how hard pumps work, often around the clock, it is incredible how reliable they are. When pumps go down, your facility feels the effects quickly.

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Data Center Maintenance Tasks

Jul 19, 2021 12:58:14 PM / by Tate Engineering posted in HVAC, Equipment, Data Center

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Data centers are full of complex and pricy equipment that must be maintained in a carefully controlled environment to ensure optimal performance and prevent downtime. Two crucial factors in data cente...

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Weather’s Impact on Air Filtration

Jul 15, 2021 12:15:01 PM / by Tate Engineering posted in HVAC, Seasonal

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You might think the blustery winds of fall and freezing temperatures of winter would prove to be the most severe way that weather can impact air filtration systems, but don’t discount summer too quick...

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Should I Upgrade My Boiler Controls?

Jun 29, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Equipment

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No matter what industry or type of building you’re in, your boiler system is essential to daily business operations. While the average commercial boiler will last for decades, a boiler’s effectiveness...

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