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Back To The Future Hydronics

Commercial retrofit leads to a 40% savings in fuel costs, not too mention a huge percentage increase in comfort.

January 6, 2023

John Vastyan

Commercial retrofit leads to a 40 percent savings in fuel costs.

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The Great Hydronics Debate

If you want to see the passion of plumbing and heating contractors, ask them if they zone hydronic systems with circulators or zone valves.

December 5, 2022

Cody Mack

Plumbing and heating contractors are passionate about the methods to zone residential and light commercial hydronic systems — some are in the circulator camp, while others prefer zone valves. Is one method better than the other? It depends; read on to find out why.

Updated HDPE Pipe Electrofusion Guide Now Available

September 19, 2022

The new document is now available from the Municipal Advisory Board.

Two Major Trade Groups Sign MOU to Strengthen Geothermal Industry

August 12, 2022

The Plastics Pipe Institute and International Ground Source Heat Pump Association formalize industry beneficial initiatives.

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Siggy Strikes Again

The technology in our industry is moving forward at a brisk pace, and I want to move forward with it.

July 4, 2022

Stephen Minnich

John Siegenthaler’s “Modern Hydronic Heating” is now its fourth edition, with 867 pages describing the cutting-edge technology found in the industry today.

PPI Announces Industry Project and Member Awards

June 2, 2022

PPI announced the winners of its Projects and Members of the Year program during its annual membership meeting, which was held in Scottsdale, Arizona, May 15-18, 2022.

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‘Boiler Ben’ Launches YouTube Channel To Teach Boiler Operations

Ben Weekley, a low pressure steam heat pro, pivots during COVID to reach future operators the world over.

May 6, 2022

Steve Smith

Ben Weekley, aka Boiler Ben on YouTube, pivots during COVID to reach future operators the world over on low pressure steam heating systems.

New Advanced Energy Design Guide for Multifamily Buildings Available

May 2, 2022

The new design guide is now available from industry leading organizations to help contractors and designers develop a viable plan for attaining zero energy multifamily buildings.

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Kitchens and Radiant Heat

Radiant ceilings are too often overlooked as an option for primary heat or supplemental heat.

April 1, 2022

Stephen Minnich

If you’re a subscriber to PHC News — as you should be — and reading this right now — as you most certainly are — you’ve probably been involved with a radiant floor design, radiant floor installation or, at least, wish you had.