Hydronics/Radiant

IAPMO Advances Development of 2018 Solar and Swimming Pool Codes

November 15, 2016

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials recently completed Technical Committee Meetings toward the development of the 2018 editions...

Looking Ahead

The rising tide is floating every aspect of construction for 2017.

November 9, 2016

Sharon Rehana

It’s been nearly ten years since the onset of the Great Recession, and the construction industry has gone through a...

Draining a water heater is essential to prolonging its life and efficiency. Read on for an analysis of the draining process and how you can use it to explain to homeowners the importance of water heater maintenance.

November 9, 2016

Water heaters are pretty simple appliances, especially electric ones. Just start with an insulated tank that has a typical capacity...

Solar and Ice-Based Energy Storage

100+ year-old Alamo Heights Independent School District upgrades energy technologies as student population grows.

November 9, 2016

The Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD) serves the Texas communities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, Olmos Park and a portion...

From the Field

A Trip to the Foundry

November 9, 2016

Dan Foley

I have installed countless cast iron boilers over the years, both hot water and steam. While I may have lost...

Radiant Insider

The Boiler Down Below

There is a very large potential to harness and use the thermal energy sitting below.

November 9, 2016

Bob "Hot Rod" Rohr

My job takes me to many unique and interesting locations across the U.S. and Canada. After many decades of participating...

New Elbows Provide Flexibility for Larger Tubing Materials

November 7, 2016

New 45° elbows for the manufacturer’s PEX Press systems allow users to install larger tubing using press technology. The polymer...

Uncoupling Membrane

November 6, 2016

HeatMatrixInstallers can have the versatility to vary wire spacing, allowing customers a choice of different heat outputs, based on floor...

Uponor ProPEX Opposing-Port Tees

November 3, 2016

Uponor North America is now offering an innovative solution for PEX hydronic heating and cooling applications with back-to-back installation spacing...