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With so many small zones, there's potential for major variation
in the flow rate needed at any given time. Day 3 of the project also
saw installation of six Taco VR 15 ECM circulators. The pumps
ramp up and down automatically to match the needed flow rate
regardless of how many classrooms call for heat.
Because of their ECM motor design, Viridians offer up to an
85% reduction in energy consumption compared to a conven-
tional circulator of the same size. With web controls and capacities
up to 375 GPM, the Viridian line meets a wide range of closed-
loop applications.
Day 4
First thing on Wednesday morning, Mike and an apprentice
ran gas lines to the new boilers; the very last component to the
exhausting, break-neck installation.
As Matt fired the boilers for the first time, Mike cleaned up the
mechanical room and ran relief valves. "We wrapped it up two full
days ahead of schedule," said Matt. "So much for missed deadlines
and financial damages."
"The new system has operated flawlessly," said Superintendent
Edgar. "When we tally the fuel expenses in the spring, I'm sure
we'll be pleased."
Along with their sister Monica, Matt and Mike took over the
family business in 2006. Their parents started Husmann P&H in
1975. Since then, the firm has provided quality service to a variety
of residential and commercial clients in the San Luis Valley, K-12s
with critical heating problems included.
l F O N
When only one of three boilers remained functional, school administrators decided it was time
for the retrofit.
