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ESSER Funding in Your District

Jun 1, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Equipment

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When news broke about a second round of ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funding, school administrators and district chairs everywhere appreciated the support it could bring. E...

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Data Center Solutions: Spot Coolers

May 31, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Equipment, Data Center

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Spot coolers can save the day when you need to keep data centers cool. When you’re managing a data center, keeping the temperatures within specified ranges is vital, and failing to do so can result in...

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Data Centers and Seasonal Temperature Changes

May 24, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in HVAC, Seasonal, Data Center

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Maintaining an optimal temperature within a data center is vital if you want to keep those invaluable servers humming along at peak efficiency. Your goal is to keep internal temperatures at a constant...

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Compressed Air Best Practices and Myths

May 17, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Education, Equipment

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You can implement best practices for air compressor use into your facility to keep your facility running at peak performance. Compressed air systems appear in a wide variety of facilities and installa...

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Summer Boiler Maintenance

May 11, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Seasonal, Maintenance, Equipment

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Most people don’t think about their boilers much during the summer, but this time of year provides a great opportunity to do boiler maintenance while the boiler isn’t being pushed too hard.

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Air Compressor Leaks - What to Know and What to Do

May 6, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in Education, Equipment

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Air compressor leaks not only waste energy and hurt performance, they can be a real pain to find and fix. The Department of Energy estimates that compressed air systems often lose 20 - 30% of the comp...

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Ultraviolet for HVAC

May 4, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in HVAC, Equipment

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When you’re tasked with keeping a building operating at optimal efficiency, every little detail matters. Your HVAC system is integral in accomplishing this goal, as it is responsible for maintaining s...

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HVAC and Power Needs for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

Apr 27, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in HVAC, Equipment

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Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the mechanical systems at hospitals and healthcare facilities were an integral part of patient care. Without adequate ventilation and a steady supply of electrical p...

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Preparing Commercial HVAC Systems for Activation

Apr 22, 2021 8:30:00 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in HVAC, Seasonal, Maintenance

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It’s that time of year again. Birds are singing, the weather’s warming up, and winter is finally coming to an end. For your facility, this means it’s time to turn on your HVAC system. For most facilit...

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Protecting Your HVAC Systems from the 2024 Cicada Swarm in Maryland

Apr 21, 2021 11:17:04 AM / by Tate Engineering posted in HVAC, Seasonal, Maintenance

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As the cicadas prepare to emerge in the Mid-Atlantic states, homes and businesses are bracing for the onslaught of these loud, chirping insects. However, the challenges go beyond just the noise—they c...

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