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		UltraSane 9 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Steam Networks A LOT of universities have a central heat plant that pumps hot water to all the other buildings. I think steam has been phases out because it is so much more dangerous and electric pumps make it unnecessary.

quickthrowman 9 months ago [–]

Yeah, a lot of institutions are removing steam for heating and replacing it with glycol loops.

UltraSane 9 months ago | [–]

Must be a lot lower maintenance.

quickthrowman 9 months ago | | [–]

Much lower maintenance, and VFDs have made pumping glycol a lot more energy efficient than an older across-the-line starter.

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