Is All Freeze-Protection Made the Same? Most people know that you can use either Propylene or Ethylene glycol to freeze-protect a hot or chilled loop in their building. But there …
Five Ways to Increase the Efficiency of Your Closed Loop System
A closed loop is sometimes considered a second-class citizen in the world of water treatment. As the name suggests, a closed cooling or heating loop is self-contained, piped and sealed …
Global 6K for Water
When you or I get thirsty, we simply go to a faucet and get a drink. We don’t even think about it, and we don’t have to worry that something …
What Are Corrosion Coupons and Do I Need Them?
When metal meets moisture, you get rust. Everyone knows that, but rust is only the surface issue in this highly corrosive relationship. Simply put, water eats metal. That’s why your …
What to Consider When Choosing a Water Treatment Contractor for a New Construction Project
When a company is planning new construction on a commercial, industrial, or institutional building, one of the biggest hurdles is the tedious and confusing bidding process. As one of the …
Is Your Wastewater in Compliance with BOD Limits?
An ever-present challenge for building managers and water treatment specialists is managing Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels in their effluent to be compliant with local regulations. Failure to meet permissible …
Preventing And Managing Legionella In Potable Water Systems
By: Alex Gowgiel, PE, CWT HOH Water Safety Compliance Specialist Last week, the team at HOH participated in the World Vision Global 6K for Water. The event supports their mission …
Five Tips for Laying Up Your Facility’s Steam Boiler
Your building’s steam boiler is potentially a million-dollar asset. Like any workhorse system in your facility, it needs care and attention if it’s going to run long and run happy. …
Managing Glycol In Your Closed-Loop Water Systems
Facility managers know that adding glycol to their closed-loop water systems is essential for freeze protection. However, many rely on existing protocols or “what we’ve always done” as their guidepost. …