Resources

Other Manufacturer Training Events

Throughout the year, our manufacturer partners provide training events and demonstrations of their cutting-edge products and processes.

LochinvarU

Online training platform, LochinvarU, continues Lochinvar’s commitment to educating the public, customer service and sales teams on the latest high efficiency technology.

Little Red Schoolhouse

Bell & Gossett’s Little Red Schoolhouse is a completely equipped learning center which has trained more than 60,000 engineers, contractors and installers in the proper design, installation and maintenance of hydronic and steam systems.

Industrial Boiler Selection

Event date: June 25, 2020

Time: 11:30am–12:30pm

Challenging Pump Sizing

Event date: June 18, 2020

Time: 11:30am–12:30pm

Hydronic Start-up and Commissioning

Event date: June 11, 2020

Time: 11:30am–12:30pm

Hydronic Balancing Tools

Event date: May 28, 2020

Time: 11:30am–12:30pm

Correcting for Glycol

Event date: May 21, 2020

Time: 11:30am–12:30pm

Domestic Water Recirculation

Event date: May 7, 2020

Time: 11:30am–12:30pm

Applying ECM Pumps to Improve System Efficiency

Event date: April 23, 2020

Time: 11:30am–12:30pm

Primary Secondary and Advanced Variable Speed Pumping

Event date: April 16, 2020

Time: 11:30am–12:30pm

Expansion Tanks and Air Control

Event date: April 15, 2020

Time: 11:30am–12:30pm

Hydronics with the new ASHRAE and DOE regulations

Event date: April 9, 2020

Time: 11:30am–12:30pm

Mulcahy COVID-19 Preparedness

At this point I know you have seen a lot of information about Coronavirus/COVID-19. At Mulcahy, we make it our top priority to safely deliver unparalleled customer service while maintaining a positive, healthy work environment for our team.

Untapped Knowledge

Barrel Theory opened in 2017 with a lot of anticipation. Started by some formerly Surly Brewing folks, this brewery has quickly become one of the hottest in the area.  In less than three years they have received local and national recognition for their location and amazing brews. It stands as my favorite destination in the metro, and among my top five breweries in the country.

Energy-Saving Services for Multi-Family Building Owners

Download MFBE Fact Sheet: PDF

Crest Produces Some of the Best Results in the Industry

The Crest series product has been a success in the HVAC marketplace for many years and Lochinvar continues to expand and improve the product line. Its efficiency, reliability, rugged design has earned praise from owners, engineers, and contractors.

CenterPoint Energy’s Natural Gas Energy Analysis Program

Download NGEA Fact Sheet: PDF

By Your Side for the Long Haul

While representing Mestek, Mulcahy sold Dakota State University some Mestek boilers. After this, Mulcahy ceased representation of that product and moved to Lochinvar for boilers. After this transition, the boilers at DSU had issues due to the site conditions that needed to be addressed.

Plumbing Pump Application

Event date: July 22, 2020

Speaker: Chudecke/Scharff

Burner Start-up and Tech

Event date: September 15, 2020

Speaker: Larson

Boiler Controls

Event date: July 16, 2020

Speaker: Mozeika

Lochinvar Large Boiler Startup

Event date: August 20, 2020

Speaker: Mozeika

Lochinvar Small Boiler Startup

Event date: August 19, 2020

Speaker: Mozeika

A Culture of Growth

When you have the right people, with drive, integrity, and old-fashioned good work ethic, promoting and filling positions from within is a no-brainer. Some new and some familiar faces have moved into new positions within the Mulcahy team.

Xcel Energy Rebate Program

Minnesota utilities are required to give customers rebates to encourage the installation and retrofit of high-efficiency equipment. The rebates are available for a wide range of appliances and fall into two categories—prescriptive or custom.

Xcel Energy Announces New Rebate Program for Clean Water Pumps

Xcel Energy recently rolled out a prescriptive rebate program for Xcel customers for clean water pumps in Minnesota and we’re proud to say we are the first distributor to get on board. We can help you determine if you qualify for this Xcel Energy rebate and guide you through the process.

What You Need to Know: Double-Walled Heat Exchangers

To safeguard from cross contamination of potable water in the event of heat exchanger failure, many states and municipalities have special system requirements. The solution is a double-walled heat exchanger constructed in order to make cross contamination impossible.

Real-World Applications: ABB Variable Frequency Drives

Many are not aware of the full potential of an ABB VFD. Most of the time, the VFD is just a follower device—hanging on the wall waiting to be told what to do.

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the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, is dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. Click the logo at left to learn more.

Thank You!

Thank you to the 150+ who helped us celebrate our 90th anniversary at the 2019 Expo. With your help—and the help of our brave team—we raised nearly $15,000 for Xylem Watermark to provide and protect safe water resources for people and communities in need.

Do Sensors Make $ense?

Many options exist in the marketplace to control variable speed pumps in hydronic systems. The increased capability and price reduction of microprocessors has allowed the basic centrifugal pump to become smart.

Choosing the Right Flue Vents

Boilers and furnaces are engineered to efficiently extract the most possible energy from fuel combustion. After the energy is extracted, the waste product—flue gasses—must be exhausted outdoors. Several products and systems exist to perform this function, but how do we know which products provide the best performance and which to stay away from?

2019 Top 150 Workplaces

Great workplaces start with great people.

Burner Replacement – When and Why

In this article we are going to talk about burner replacements. When do we replace them and what are the benefits?

Plate & Frame Heat Exchangers – AHRI Certification

At one time or another, everyone has struggled to compete on a level playing field when proposing GPX Gasketed Plate & Frame heat exchangers. Your plate & frame - specification should now include AHRI Certification requirement.

Thank You, Steve Norberg!

On January 4, Mulcahy bid farewell to a fixture in the engineering community.

Meet Our Newest Manufacturing Partner – Industry Leader Lochinvar

On behalf of Mulcahy’s principals and owners, it is with much excitement that we announce our newest manufacturing partner, Lochinvar.

Ambassadors of Fun

The past few months at Mulcahy have been filled with exciting news and events!

Weishaupt Boiler – The Main Vein of Mercy Hospital

In 2012, Mercy Hospital’s central boiler plant had been limping along with outdated burners. Due to their age, parts were no longer available. After many visits from a local contractor to keep things running, it became clear it was time to replace the boilers.

Cooling Towers: Hunting for Energy-Efficiency & Low-Maintenance

Two summers ago, North Memorial Hospital (NMH), located in Robbinsdale, MN, presented vendors with a challenge. The hospital needed to expand their chilled water capacity while improving energy efficiency and reducing maintenance requirements.