Homestead Wakefield Elementary School HVAC Upgrade
Homestead Wakefield Elementary School HVAC Upgrade
Modern Hydronic HVAC Solutions Supporting a Long-Awaited Community School Modernization
QuickSet Manual Balance Valves
Project Description
The community of Bel Air, Maryland has been planning the modernization of Homestead Wakefield Elementary School for more than 30 years. Since opening in 1958, the school has served generations of students while helping them reach their full academic potential.
Today, the town of Bel Air and the local school district have come together to deliver a long-anticipated upgrade. The project focuses on improving the facility’s infrastructure and learning environment while maintaining the school’s role as a cornerstone of the community.
Challenges and Solutions
One of the primary challenges was retrofitting the existing school buildings with a modern HVAC system that could meet updated performance standards while minimizing disruption to ongoing educational activities.
Hydro Tec Sales and Service leveraged their extensive HVAC expertise and recommended Griswold Controls Coil Piping Packages paired with QuickSet Manual Balance Valves, products known for their reliability and performance in educational environments.
A modular design approach was selected to meet site constraints and provide flexibility for future expansion. The new modular complex includes classrooms, a cafeteria, and a multipurpose room, all designed to replicate the quality and comfort of permanent facilities.
The pre-assembled Coil Piping Packages helped reduce installation time and labor costs while minimizing potential leak points. Each package includes the necessary components for a complete coil connection, simplifying purchasing and installation processes for contractors.
Benefits and Outcomes
Integrating Griswold Controls’ hydronic solutions streamlined the installation process and significantly reduced both labor time and overall project costs. The QuickSet Manual Balance Valves provide precise flow control, ensuring the HVAC system remains balanced and efficient throughout the facility.
The upgraded HVAC system will also improve indoor air quality and comfort levels for both students and staff. By creating a healthier and more consistent learning environment, the project supports better concentration, improved well-being, and overall academic success.
Products Used
The Homestead Wakefield Elementary School project incorporated Griswold Controls Coil Piping Packages, which provide a complete, pre-engineered solution for coil connections and simplify installation in complex building environments.
These packages were paired with QuickSet Manual Balance Valves, chosen for their precision, reliability, and ease of use. Featuring brass venturi inserts for accurate flow measurement and graduated memory stops for precise flow settings, these valves help maintain long-term system balance and performance.
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About Hydro Tec Sales and Service
Hydro Tec Sales and Service is a leading provider of sustainable and efficient HVAC solutions with more than 25 years of experience in its regional markets and over 60 years of combined sales expertise.
With offices in Central Virginia, Metro Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, Maryland, Hydro Tec serves the marketing territories of Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. The company specializes in flow measurement and control solutions, offering a wide range of products including manual balancing valves, flow meters, and automatic flow and temperature control connections delivered as prefabricated packages.