Mayan Basketball & The Reflection of Sound Waves

In 864 A.D., the Mayans finished constructing an ancient basketball court in the city of Chichen Itza located in the Yucatan jungle. The game played in this court differed slightly from the basketball we are used to today. There were two teams of two to four players competing against each other. The objective was for one team to get the ball through the stone hoop attached to the wall. One basket or shot through won the whole game. The ball, the size of small soccer ball, just barely fit through the openings… More

WeatherMaxx Actuator Covers Outlast The Competition

The WeatherMaXX actuator cover by Thermaxx is built to withstand the harshest weather conditions. The cover is made of a heavy duty 17oz./sq yd. Silicone cloth. The covers are sewn with an aramid thread with a 35lb. break strength and have a 1” wide strap with stainless steel double D rings to secure the cover to the actuator.

Leaking Steam Trap: Steam Leak Detection, Calculation, & Prevention

According to the United States Department of Energy, “In steam systems that have not been maintained for 3 to 5 years, between 15% to 30% of the installed steam traps may have failed—thus allowing live steam to escape into the condensate return system.” In other words, your facility is losing money because the costly steam that has been produced is not being put to use!

In turn, more steam has to be produced to make up for the steam that escaped through the leak. In this article we’ll discuss the most common causes of a leaking steam trap and how to prevent and diagnose a steam leak. We’ll also provide additional information to assist you in calculating the cost of your lost steam… More

How to Insulate Ductwork

Thermal insulation is a great way to minimize energy loss in ducts. Insulating ducts helps the air within stay at the desired temperature. It also prevents the ducts from leaking air. Ducts which leak air can result in greater energy consumption and expensive utility bills. Read more.

The Importance of Cooling Hot Spaces

At least a few days a week, my job as both the sales and project manager for ThermaXX involves entering boiler rooms, mechanical spaces, and central heating plants. When rounding the corner leading to that space, I often feel the heat wafting down the corridor. Fortunately my background as an estimator and project manager has prepared me so I know what to expect… More

Thermaxx helps NRG Stop Pipes, Pumps and Filters from freezing

NRG’s Devon Repowering Project will provide more needed electricity to southwest Connecticut by developing additional reliable, cost effective and clean power at the Devon Plant in Milford. The Devon Repowering Project will replace existing units 7 & 8 with 200 megawatts (MW) of natural gas powered generation – enough to power over 160,000 homes – to an area of the state where it is difficult to import electricity. The repowering will consist of four 50 MW General Electric LM 6000 combustion turbines…More

Sound Insulation Keeps University Quiet

George Washington University had a problem. The compressors on a large chiller unit near a residential area were extremely loud. They needed to find a solution to their noise problem to address complaints from neighbors in that residential area. After installing sound insulation developed by Thermaxx Jackets LLC, the noise was immediately reduced, providing a quick and affordable solution…More

Pyrogel vs. Needled Fiberglass Insulation Material

The insulation material used to produce removable insulation covers varies dependent on the nature of the equipment being insulated. Commercial and industrial businesses use different equipment throughout their facilities based upon their particular needs. Therefore, the type of insulation a company selects is chosen off of the needs of the particular industry and business. Two types of insulation materials worth comparing are Pyrogel and needled fiberglass…More

Water Damaged Pipe Insulation in Hurricanes, Floods & Storms

This article was written by Joey Bannon of Thermaxx Jackets One industry that has changed … →

Removable Insulation Cover: 5 Types of Closures, Which Should You Choose?

Depending on the type of removable insulation cover your piping system requires will normally be the final determinant as to what type of closure you choose. However, it is still important to know the in’s and out’s of various closure types when making such a decision. Five types of closures are…More