By Luke Wonnell For those of you who are considering an oil-to-gas conversion for your building’s boiler system, let’s take a look at the commodity price for a barrel of crude oil over the past 12 months – that’s right, it’s scary chart time! Source: http://markets.businessinsider.com/commodities/oil-price?type=wti The current $70+/barrel is 67% higher than mid 2017 when […]
Having problem with your water softener? Metro can assist your facility in walking you thru a few simple troubleshooting steps. The most common water softener problem is a poor brine draw. Poor brine draw is typically caused either by a leaking brine draw tube, (flexible tube leading from brine tank to softener head) or a […]
Understanding metal loss could add years of life to your water system’s components and piping. While it is common practice in the water treatment industry to measure rates of metal loss using “corrosion coupon studies,” it is amazing how many studies are carried out in error. Many firms will provide this service to simply ‘check […]
By Luke Wonnell Lime scale can be a serious menace to domestic hot water systems. As lime scale builds up in your system, it will restrict flow through piping, it will reduce the operating efficiency of water heaters, and it can most certainly bring your hot water system to its knees if left unchecked. For […]
“Local Law 196 of 2017: Construction Safety Training Local Law 196 of 2017 requires workers and supervisors at certain construction sites receive safety training. Applicability of Training Requirement Construction or demolition workers and supervisors (Site Safety Managers, Site Safety Coordinators, Concrete Safety Managers, Construction Superintendents and competent persons) at job sites that are required to […]
“NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The city’s health department says it is investigating three cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Co-op City in the Bronx, including one elderly patient who died. The Health Department said the cases occurred in three connected buildings at the complex within the last 12 months. In a statement, health officials said the three patients who […]
A manhole is an access hole typically located on the top side of the boiler. It allows access for cleanings, washing out of debris and sediment, or repairs. The manhole should be opened annually, at a minimum, for internal inspection of the vessel. When the cover to the manhole becomes corroded, it becomes both a […]
Construction Superintendents: Limit of Ten Jobs “SERVICE UPDATE June 2010 APRIL 2018 Construction Superintendents: Limit of Ten Jobs Effective April 30, 2018, the Department will not issue or renew a permit if the designated Construction Superintendent is already designated on ten (10) or more active permits. Change the Construction Superintendent Renew the permit to change […]
by Noddy A. Fernandez | Apr. 6, 2018, 1:04pm ORLANDO — An Orlando customer is suing a fitness club, alleging it allowed Legionella bacteria to exist in the water fixtures of its premises. Reinaldo Mariaca filed a complaint March 26, in Orange County Circuit Court against Fitness International, LLC, failure to exercise reasonable care in maintaining […]
By Luke Wonnell ConEdison has structured a generous incentive program for multifamily buildings still on No. 4 heating oil, but you MUST submit your application BEFORE May 18th in order to qualify! Click the link below for more information on this program: https://www.coned.com/en/save-money/rebates-incentives-tax-credits/rebates-incentives-for-multifamily-customers/market-rate-buildings This program is structured for multifamily buildings with 5-100 units and prioritizes customers who […]
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