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Atoms & Bits

The atoms of the mechanical world have long been on a collision course with the bits of the digital world. Operating at the intersection requires an independent understanding of both worlds. Atoms & Bits is our attempt to build that cross-domain understanding so that you too can operate at the intersection of atoms and bits.

Circuit Setter

What is a Circuit Setter?

Updated on: Aug 06, 2026By: Laura Eck

Circuit setters are calibrated balancing valves designed for pre-set proportional system balance.
Bladder Tanks vs. Diaphragm Tanks

Bladder Tanks vs. Diaphragm Tanks

Updated on: Jul 16, 2026By: Laura Eck

Bladder expansion tanks contain a balloon-like bladder that can be replaced when required. On the other hand, a diaphragm expansion tank includes a flat diaphragm directly mounted to the tank.
Bell & Gossett ecocirc® ECM Pumps

Bell & Gossett ecocirc® ECM Pumps

Published: Dec 15, 2022By: Elias Eco

Bell & Gossett ecocirc circulators featuring ECM technology enhance commercial hydronics systems by increasing efficiency standards and dependability.
Graph with X & Y Axis

The Experience Fallacy

Published: Dec 09, 2022By: John Dugan

Experience should be viewed through a lens of skepticism. Being embedded in an environment is the most significant contributor to learning and experience, not duration.
What is a Pressure Balancing Valve?

What is a Pressure Balancing Valve?

Published: Nov 30, 2022By: Laura Eck

Balancing valves help achieve balance within hydronic systems by regulating fluid flow and pressure.

Maxitrol 325 Series Gas Pressure Regulators

Maxitrol 325 Series Gas Pressure Regulators

Published: Nov 16, 2022By: Laura Eck

Maxitrol 325 and 325-L Series regulators control gas pressure or flow in residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
Mentality Wins

Mentality Wins

Published: Nov 04, 2022By: John Dugan

Milestones that took nine months now take two. I’ve expressed in previous posts that, over time, inputs and outputs are highly correlated. My thoug...
Thermal Expansion Relief Valves vs Expansion Tanks

Thermal Expansion Relief Valves vs. Expansion Tanks

Published: Oct 26, 2022By: Laura Eck

Thermal expansion relief valves and tanks are interchangeable components to compensate for water expansion in closed-loop systems.
NIBCO Valves

NIBCO Valves – An Overview

Published: Oct 21, 2022By: Laura Eck

From simple to complex, NIBCO valves are built to last for use in commercial, industrial, and residential flow control systems. NIBCO’s extensive line of butterfly, ball, gate, circuit balancing, stop and waste valves represent a history of innovation and quality engineering.