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Alternative Energy

An Oil Arc

Our economy powered by sea mammals.

March 8, 2017

Max Rohr

There was an era between the use of rudimentary candles and lamps and the petroleum and coal powered economy of...

Geothermal HVAC

The Giant Geothermal Opportunity

Why recommending a geothermal system over simple natural gas heating makes good business sense.

March 8, 2017

Jay Egg

Much like when refrigerants with CFCs began to be phased out, combustion heating is on the same track. The Paris...

The Show Must Go On

Some thoughts on AHR 2017.

March 8, 2017

Bob "Hot Rod" Rohr

Another year and another well-attended AHR event. Perhaps it was the Vegas location and the mild weather that drew a...

Contractor Stories

Electricity is Your Frenemy

Finding connections in an extra puzzling boiler job.

March 8, 2017

Harvey Ramer

When central heating first came about, there was no electricity to be found in a heating system. That’s hard to...

Business Uncomplicated

What’s Inside Your Hula Hoop?

Advice on how to handle the things only you control.

March 8, 2017

Ellen Rohr

Did you go to the AHR Show in Las Vegas? Thanks so much to PHC News and Bradford White for...

Weighing the Options

What mechanical system does the owner really want?

March 8, 2017

Chip Greene

Are you talking with owners about what types of systems they use in their facilities? If so, how often? They...

Brass transition fittings for hydronic piping systems

March 8, 2017

Targeted for commercial hydronic heating and cooling systems, these code-listed, commercial-grade, brass transition fittings are offered in sizes from 1/2...

Sensor activated toilet flush system

March 8, 2017

The CleanWave sensor activated toilet flush system is operated by waving a hand over the handle. This product is...

Sun Capital Acquires Horizon Services

March 7, 2017

`Sun Capital Partners, Inc., a private investment firm based in Boca Raton, Fla., announced that an affiliate has completed the...

Aquamotion, Inc. Granted Canadian Patent

March 7, 2017

AquaMotion Inc., a US manufacturer of Patented circulators, ECM circulators, and recirculation systems, was awarded Canadian Patent No. 2,883,495 for...