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How to Properly Pipe and Control a Glycol Makeup Unit
How to Properly Pipe and Control a Glycol Makeup Unit
July 21, 2021

How to Properly Pipe and Control a Glycol Makeup Unit

Better understand the proper installation of a glycol makeup unit and how the controls work to...
Do I Need to Use Glycol?
Do I Need to Use Glycol?
July 7, 2021

Do I Need to Use Glycol?

This article explains why adding glycol to water provides important protections.
Calculating Freeze Point and Burst Point of Glycol Solutions
Calculating Freeze Point and Burst Point of Glycol Solutions
June 23, 2021

Calculating Freeze Point and Burst Point of Glycol Solutions

The terms freeze point, freeze protection, burst point, and burst protection are often used when...
Flushing and Cleaning Your Heat Transfer System
Flushing and Cleaning Your Heat Transfer System
June 9, 2021

Flushing and Cleaning Your Heat Transfer System

Learn how to flush and clean your system to maintain proper heat transfer capabilities and extend the...
Can I Mix Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol?
Can I Mix Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol?
May 26, 2021

Can I Mix Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol?

If you are looking to add glycol to an existing heat transfer solution, but don't...
Glycol Testing Using Dow Fluid Analysis Kit
Glycol Testing Using Dow Fluid Analysis Kit
May 12, 2021

Glycol Testing Using Dow Fluid Analysis Kit

To ensure that desired corrosion and freeze protection are maintained, Dow offers a fluid analysis...
Why is Glycol Used in Heat Transfer Systems?
Why is Glycol Used in Heat Transfer Systems?
April 28, 2021

Why is Glycol Used in Heat Transfer Systems?

Cold temperatures cause issues utilizing water to carry heat or cooling around our buildings. In this...
Is Glycol Safe?
Is Glycol Safe?
August 31, 2020

Is Glycol Safe?

In this article we discuss glycol toxicity and how to use a Safety Data Sheet...
PSI to Feet of Head Conversion and Adjustments for Glycol Systems
Pump gauge readout
June 22, 2020

PSI to Feet of Head Conversion and Adjustments for Glycol Systems

Avoid flow rate that does not match system design by adjusting PSI to Feet of...
How to Use a Refractometer to Test Glycol Concentration
How to Use a Refractometer
March 9, 2020

How to Use a Refractometer to Test Glycol Concentration

In this video we demonstrate how to use your refractometer to test your heat transfer...
Determining HVAC System Volume
Measuring HVAC System Volume
March 9, 2020

Determining HVAC System Volume

Do you know how much fluid your hydronic heating or cooling system holds? When it's...
Testing and Maintaining Your Glycol Heat Transfer Fluid
Dow Chemical Free Heat Transfer Fluid Analysis Kit
March 9, 2020

Testing and Maintaining Your Glycol Heat Transfer Fluid

4 easy glycol tests for your HVAC maintenance to avoid costly repairs or system shutdowns.