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Cody Mack

Cody Mack

Cody Mack has nearly 20 years’ experience as an installation contractor, service technician, application engineer and, most recently, as training manager for Caleffi North America. He’s a family man, gear-head, and motorcycle enthusiast with a common-sense approach to hydronics. Cody can be reached at cody.mack@caleffi.com.

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Radiant Insider

Change Equals Opportunity

The heat pumps are coming! The heat pumps are coming!
March 7, 2023
Cody Mack
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The transition to electrification, heat pumps and alternative energy will likely be a bit rough as technology and installation practices catch up with the industry’s best intentions.


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Radiant Insider

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
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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.


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Radiant Insider

Multiple Heat Sources

Providing proper function through different piping and control strategies.
November 4, 2022
Cody Mack
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It’s not uncommon to see multiple boilers piped together on certain jobs. You may be trying to accomplish a number of things by doing this. 


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Radiant Insider

Fill ‘Er Up!

Fill valves, flush carts and maintaining static pressure.
June 3, 2022
Cody Mack
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Filling the hydronic system is the last step needed to complete an installation. But what’s the best way to do it without leaks? 


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Radiant Insider

Down and Dirty Hydronic Systems

Many of the existing systems plagued with debris usually suffer from problems when oxygen is combined with ferrous components.
March 1, 2022
Cody Mack
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Every person I’ve spoken to in this trade can tell you horror stories ranging from plugged piping to failed boiler heat exchangers.


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Radiant Insider

Hydronics Can Be Simple

Having a broader understanding of our industry will make you more valuable.
December 6, 2021
Cody Mack
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In my part of the country, hydronics in residential and light commercial applications has a tendency to take a back seat to forced air.


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Radiant Insider

Low Boiler Return Temps — Always Good?

Make sure you understand the customer's needs and how the equipment functions to provide the best solution for the application.
October 5, 2021
Cody Mack
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High-efficiency boilers thrive on low return water temperatures. These low return temperatures allow the combustion gases to condense, extracting as much latent heat as possible. 


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Radiant Insider

Low Boiler Return Temps — Always Good?

Make sure you understand the customer's needs and how the equipment functions to provide the best solution for the application.
September 1, 2021
Cody Mack
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Radiant Insider

How Long Will Hydraulic Separation Be Relevant?

Understanding the ins and outs of this legacy technology will make you more valuable and help set you apart from the pack.
June 1, 2021
Cody Mack
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Understanding the ins and outs of this legacy technology will make you more valuable and help set you apart from the pack. Despite advancements in our industry, it’s likely that hydraulic separation will be used more often on future projects.
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