Knowledge Center

Check out the First Supply Knowledge Center for our growing collection of articles to help keep you up-to-date on current topics and trends. Stay ahead of the competition with a selection of topics about the HVAC, Plumbing, PVF, Well & Septic and Waterworks industries.

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  • Why Choose Hydronic Heating?
    Why Choose Hydronic Heating?

    Why Choose Hydronic Heating?

    With a little bit of planning hydronic heating can be a great HVAC solution for many commercial and residential structures. When considering a hydronic system an important point to remember is that these systems use a boiler to provide heat, instead of a furnace.

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  • Driver Safety at Work
    Driver Safety at Work

    Driver Safety at Work

    Driving is an essential part of the job for many plumbers, electricians, and HVAC field service technicians. And while working safely at the office is relatively easy, safety becomes a lot more complicated when you leave the parking lot.

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  • Why Choose a Ductless Mini Split?
    Why Choose a Ductless Mini Split?

    Why Choose a Ductless Mini Split?

    A mini split is a ductless heating and cooling system that can be installed in commercial and residential buildings. Mini splits are named for their compact design and the fact that they provide both heating and cooling to enclosed spaces.

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  • Pros and Cons of a Ductless Mini Split System
    Pros and Cons of a Ductless Mini Split System

    Pros and Cons of a Ductless Mini Split System

    Mini split ductless systems can be installed in commercial and residential structures. Since they don’t require ductwork, these are perfect for retrofits and new additions.

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  • Ductwork & Venting Components Glossary
    Ductwork & Venting Components Glossary

    Ductwork & Venting Components Glossary

    A functional HVAC system includes a furnace, thermostat, refrigerant lines, an evaporator coil, automated zone dampers, actuators that control the dampers and a condensing unit. The system also needs a functional network of ductwork.

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  • 6 Helpful Apps for HVAC Contractors
    6 Helpful Apps for HVAC Contractors

    6 Helpful Apps for HVAC Contractors

    Smart phones and tablets have become essential tools for HVAC system service technicians and heating, ventilation and air conditioning business owners. Mobile devices can be customized with add-on applications (apps) available for iOS and Android devices.

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  • Bidet Seats Reduce Toilet Paper Anxiety
    Bidet Seats Reduce Toilet Paper Anxiety

    Bidet Seats Reduce Toilet Paper Anxiety

    When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, cleaning and hygiene supplies flew off the shelves and turned weekly shopping trips into scavenger hunts. When people were forced to spend more time at home, toilet paper rose to the top of the list of things that became difficult to find.

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  • How to Make a PVC Hand Sanitizer Dispenser
    How to Make a PVC Hand Sanitizer Dispenser

    How to Make a PVC Hand Sanitizer Dispenser

    Coronavirus has been a major concern since March 2020 and is something we’ve all been dealing with in one way or another. Businesses have had to change the way they are providing services while safely meeting the needs of their customers.

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  • The Sticky Subject of Duct Tape
    The Sticky Subject of Duct Tape

    The Sticky Subject of Duct Tape

    Duct Tape is well-known as a versatile, somewhat sketchy, repair solution. But those in the HVAC field know that despite the name, Duct Tape isn’t the best choice to seal ducts. Most people go so far as to say the tape shouldn’t be used for sealing ducts.

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  • Retrofit Commercial Bathrooms with Touchless Technology
    Retrofitting Commercial Bathrooms

    Retrofitting Commercial Bathrooms with Touchless Technology

    Sensing technologies for hands-free activation improves the overall hygine and cleanliness in the restroom, improves user accessibility in compliance with ADA, while also conserving water and energy.

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