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Intellihot Tankless Water Heater Rebate Program Incentivizes Contractors

July 11, 2024

Contractors can earn $2 per 1000 BTUs on water heaters.

Intellihot and Winners of Chicago Innovation Awards Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell

July 11, 2024

Intellihot joined fellow winners of the Chicago Innovation Awards in New York City on Tuesday, July 9, to ring the Opening Bell of the Nasdaq Stock Market.

A. O. Smith Foundation Donates $300,000 to Charities in Honor of 150th Anniversary

July 10, 2024

Two $150,000 gifts will support Milwaukee, Nashville organizations.

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New Mexico’s Radiant Renaissance

Education is the key to radiant heat’s future in the Land of Enchantment.

July 1, 2024

Dan Vastyan

This is a tale of two radiant heating professionals in New Mexico: the first a radiant pioneer, and the second a radiant perfectionist.

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High-End Homeowner Solves Heating Hiccups

Redundant system improves efficiency and reduces risk of outage.

July 1, 2024

Dillon Fraioli faced a tall order in a recent installation in one of New York City’s most exclusive suburbs.

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Getting Technical: Antifreeze in Hydronic Systems

Creating a functional, long-lasting antifreeze system starts in the design phase and relies on diligent maintenance.

July 1, 2024

Tom Soukup

When designing a long-lasting antifreeze system for a customer’s hydronic system, you must consider that propylene glycol has a lower BTU carry capacity and is more viscous, than water. Also, regular maintenance is critical for optimal performance of the antifreeze.

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DHW Return Design: Doing It Right and the Risks of Doing It Wrong

As the difficulty in designing and balancing these systems increases with system size and complexity, so does the importance of doing it correctly.

July 1, 2024

Aaron Bock PE

One of the most common plumbing system issues I’m brought into near punch list time or shortly after occupancy is inadequate water temperature at a fixture or in a general area.

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Defeating Snow, Ice and No Parking

A SIM system on the roof of an NYC car dealership provides an unusual automobile storage solution.

July 1, 2024

Hydronic snow and ice melting systems using PEX tubing are ideal for projects with demanding winter requirements. Read on to discover how an NYC car dealership turned its roof into a vehicle storage area.