http://www.stromquist.com/blog/rssBlog RSS for http://www.stromquist.com11132--reid@stromquist.com--4-10-2026-1-58-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11132/blog-smartline-application-and-validation-toolThis blog highlights how the Honeywell SmartLine Configuration Tool simplifies the process of selecting and specifying Honeywell SmartLine transmitters by guiding users through building accurate...Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:58:00 -05002026-04-10T14:26:00-05:0011128--joanna.smitherman@stromquist.com--4-8-2026-12-51-00-amhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11128/blog-lead-lag-in-hvacLead/Lag HVAC pumps boilers chillers RTUsLead/lag is a control strategy for multiple pieces of similar equipment (pumps, boilers, chillers, RTUs, etc.) where: One unit is designated “lead” = runs first...Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:51:00 -05002026-04-08T01:47:00-05:0011126--joanna.smitherman@stromquist.com--4-2-2026-6-23-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11126/blog-globe-valveshvac controlsglobe valvescontrol valveshvac valvesMany HVAC systems run fine at startup but develop issues later due to poor valve selection. This blog highlights how using the wrong valve...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:23:00 -05002026-04-03T15:28:00-05:0011124--reid@stromquist.com--3-31-2026-6-02-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11124/blog-good-friday-hoursGood Friday Hours Update: Stromquist will be closing early at 2:00 PM ET on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday. Please keep...Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:02:00 -05002026-04-01T15:31:00-05:0011123--joanna.smitherman@stromquist.com--3-26-2026-6-28-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11123/blog-reverse-acting-vs-directpneumatic thermostatscalibrating pneumatic thermostatshow pneumatic thermostats workWhat’s the Difference (and Why It Matters)?If you’ve ever worked with pneumatic controls, you’ve probably come across this question:What’s...Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:28:00 -05002026-03-26T19:49:00-05:0011121--reid@stromquist.com--3-24-2026-7-30-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11121/blog-tosi-controlbas tosi tosi control iotThis blog gives Tosi users a quick, practical look at what Tosi Control is, why it matters, and how it fits into the broader Tosi...Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:30:00 -05002026-03-24T19:55:00-05:0011119--reid@stromquist.com--3-19-2026-6-02-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11119/blog-belimo-assistant-2Belimo Assistant 2 is a mobile and desktop app that lets you connect directly to compatible Belimo devices—like actuators, valves, and sensors—to set...Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:02:00 -05002026-03-19T18:33:00-05:0011118--reid@stromquist.com--3-18-2026-5-32-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11118/blog-jace-trouble-shootingbasThe little Niagara details that can save you hours of troubleshootingIf you’ve spent any time working with Niagara, you already know—most issues aren...Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:32:00 -05002026-03-19T17:44:00-05:0011117--reid@stromquist.com--3-13-2026-4-33-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11117/blog-niagara-jace-licensing-explained-device-limits-points-and-sma-made-simplebasjace80009000smadevice countpointsWhen working with Niagara controllers like the JACE 8000 or JACE 9000, conversations often revolve around device limits, points, and Software Maintenance Agreements (SMA). These...Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:33:00 -05002026-03-24T14:35:00-05:0011116--joanna.smitherman@stromquist.com--3-10-2026-9-40-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11116/blog-term-of-the-week-gas-metersGas Meters Diaphragm Rotary metersA gas meter measures the volume of gas consumed, typically in SCF (standard cubic feet) or SCFH (standard cubic feet per hour).No matter what...Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:40:00 -05002026-03-13T18:45:00-05:0011115--joanna.smitherman@stromquist.com--3-3-2026-7-26-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11115/blog-term-of-the-week-gas-trainsgas trainsfuel traingas supplycommercial boiler burnerA gas train (also called a fuel train) is the assembly of piping, valves, and safety devices that safely deliver natural gas to...Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:26:00 -06002026-03-04T14:37:00-06:001065--reid@stromquist.com--2-26-2026-3-58-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/1065/blog-ief-transmittersdwyeromegaief transmittersremote display This article breaks down the key points of the Series IEF Flow Transmitter . An insertion-style meter, IEFinstalls faster and with...Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:58:00 -06002026-02-26T16:00:00-06:0011114--joanna.smitherman@stromquist.com--2-25-2026-12-22-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11114/blog-term-of-the-week-gas-valves-for-commercial-boilersGas Valves for boilersVent ValvesPilot Gas ValvesThis article breaks down the most common gas valves used in commercial boiler systems, including manual shutoff valves, safety shutoff valves, and modulating gas control...Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:22:00 -06002026-02-25T14:58:00-06:0011111--joanna.smitherman@stromquist.com--2-17-2026-4-06-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11111/blog-term-of-the-week-limit-switch-for-boilersswitches for boilersa temperature sensorhoneywell i4006honeywell l6006choneywell l91btemperature limit switchesgas pressure limit switchesThis blog explains how Limit switches are critical safety devices on commercial boilers and burners. Their job is simple: if something moves outside a safe...Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:06:00 -06002026-02-17T20:58:00-06:0011110--joanna.smitherman@stromquist.com--2-10-2026-7-39-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11110/blog-industry-term-of-the-week-how-to-select-or-size-a-pumphvac pumpspump selectionpump sizinghydronic systemscommercial hvachydronic pump designpump fundamentalsgpm flow ratetotal dynamic headtdhhead pressurecentrifugal pumpsclosed loop systemsopen loop systemschilled water systemsheating water systemsglycol systemspump control strategiesvfd pumpsecm pumpsbas integrationpump configurationinline pumpsend suction pumpssplit case pumpsredundant pumpinglead lag pumpsnpshThis blog breaks down the key information needed to properly select or size a pump for HVAC and hydronic systems. From flow rate and head...Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:39:00 -06002026-02-12T21:20:00-06:0011108--joanna.smitherman@stromquist.com--2-10-2026-6-36-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11108/blog-industry-term-of-the-week-pumpshvac pumpshydronic systemscommercial hvachvac fundamentalsindustry termspumps in hvachydronic pump basicscentrifugal pumpschilled water systemsheating water systemsboiler systemshvac pump operationgpm and head pressureThis blog explains how pumps work in hydronic HVAC systems and breaks down the key information needed to select or size one correctly. From flow...Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:36:00 -06002026-02-12T21:31:00-06:0011109--reid@stromquist.com--2-10-2026-2-42-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/11109/blog-ahr-2026-recapbas ahrWelcome to Las Vegas | What Happens in Vegas Doesn't Stay in Vegas This blog highlights some of the standout products and technologies we saw...Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:42:00 -06002026-02-11T14:31:00-06:001108--reid@stromquist.com--2-4-2026-1-59-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/1108/blog-control-components-for-a-commercial-boilerboilercontrolWelcome back to our Industry Term Of the Week! This week is "Control Components for a Commercial Boiler". Let us know in the comments...Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:59:00 -06002026-02-11T20:33:00-06:001104--joanna.smitherman@stromquist.com--1-27-2026-8-39-00-pmhttp://www.stromquist.com/blog/1104/blog-industry-term-of-the-week-low-water-cut-offLow Water Cut offboiler safetyboiler componentsindustrial heating equipmentheating systemsTerm of the Week: Low Water Cut off What Is a Boiler Low Water Cut off (LWCO)? A Lower Water Cut-Off (often called...Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:39:00 -06002026-01-28T14:39:00-06:00