Hydronics/Radiant https://www.phcppros.com/rss en-us Watts Releases 2025 Sustainability Report The report highlights the company’s dedication to environmental, social and governance practices and continued commitment to creating high-performance solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency. The report highlights the company’s dedication to environmental, social and governance practices and continued commitment to creating high-performance solutions that promote sustainability and efficiency.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23614 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:18:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23614-watts-releases-2025-sustainability-report Watts Releases 2025 Sustainability Report.jpg Watts Named One of Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2026 This marks the second consecutive year that Watts has received this recognition. This marks the second consecutive year that Watts has received this recognition.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23583 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:04:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23583-watts-named-one-of-newsweeks-worlds-greenest-companies-2026 Watts Named One of Newsweek’s World’s Greenest Companies 2026.jpg Beyond the Boiler Room: Leading Through the 2026 Integrated Transformation Discover how evolving hydronic systems and data-driven "brainware" are transforming boiler rooms into intelligent command centers, requiring PHCP pros to shift toward integrated system leadership. Discover how evolving hydronic systems and data-driven "brainware" are transforming boiler rooms into intelligent command centers, requiring PHCP pros to shift toward integrated system leadership.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23528 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23528-beyond-the-boiler-room-leading-through-the-2026-integrated-transformation An Alta Boiler System.jpg Avoiding Disaster When Using Closely Spaced Tees Have you looked long enough at a job to realize that despite how much pride was put into appearance, it wasn’t going to work well or at all? Have you looked long enough at a job to realize that despite how much pride was put into appearance, it wasn’t going to work well or at all?

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23527 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23527-avoiding-disaster-when-using-closely-spaced-tees iStock-2156942049.jpg Hybrid Heating: Why Heat Pumps and Boilers Make a Great Team Discover how pairing an air-to-water heat pump with a traditional boiler cuts energy bills, lowers emissions, and extends equipment life. Discover how pairing an air-to-water heat pump with a traditional boiler cuts energy bills, lowers emissions, and extends equipment life.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23526 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23526-hybrid-heating-why-heat-pumps-and-boilers-make-a-great-team PHCN0626_air-source heat pump.jpg Legend Valve Mourns the Passing of David Hickman, Chairman, CEO, and Former President Legend Valve announces with profound sadness the passing of David Hickman, chairman of the board, CEO, and former president. Legend Valve announces with profound sadness the passing of David Hickman, chairman of the board, CEO, and former president.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23523 Thu, 28 May 2026 10:59:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23523-legend-valve-mourns-the-passing-of-david-hickman-chairman-ceo-and-former-president Legend Valve Mourns the Passing of David Hickman, Chairman, CEO, and President.jpg ClimateMaster Recognizes John Bailey for Receiving IGSHPA Ambassador Award ClimateMaster recognizes John Bailey for receiving the IGSHPA Ambassador Award, presented at the organization’s annual conference. ClimateMaster recognizes John Bailey for receiving the IGSHPA Ambassador Award, presented at the organization’s annual conference.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23518 Wed, 27 May 2026 16:01:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23518-climatemaster-recognizes-john-bailey-for-receiving-igshpa-ambassador-award ClimateMaster Recognizes John Bailey for Receiving IGSHPA Ambassador Award.jpg DOE’s Delayed Enforcement of Energy Efficiency Standards Impacts Manufacturers The Department of Energy's decision to delay enforcement of new commercial water heater efficiency standards has thrown manufacturers into uncertainty and fueled a complex legal battle over the future of gas appliances. The Department of Energy's decision to delay enforcement of new commercial water heater efficiency standards has thrown manufacturers into uncertainty and fueled a complex legal battle over the future of gas appliances.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23497 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23497-does-delayed-enforcement-of-energy-efficiency-standards-impacts-manufacturers DOE_image.jpeg Winsupply Launches NASCAR Partnership With Jordan Anderson Racing The “Win with Winsupply” program will sponsor Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 Chevrolet for six 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races while offering hospitality experiences for local company owners, employees and customers. The “Win with Winsupply” program will sponsor Jordan Anderson Racing’s No. 32 Chevrolet for six 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series races while offering hospitality experiences for local company owners, employees and customers.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23475 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:26:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23475-winsupply-launches-nascar-partnership-with-jordan-anderson-racing Winsupply Launches NASCAR Partnership With Jordan Anderson Racing.jpg Johnson Controls Heat Pumps Deliver 32% Reduction in Annual Heating Costs While Cutting Heating Emissions by 55% Johnson Controls heat pumps are being deployed across industries where reliability, performance and economics are critical, demonstrating results at commercial, industrial and district scale. Johnson Controls heat pumps are being deployed across industries where reliability, performance and economics are critical, demonstrating results at commercial, industrial and district scale.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23473 Fri, 22 May 2026 10:57:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23473-johnson-controls-heat-pumps-deliver-32-reduction-in-annual-heating-costs-while-cutting-heating-emissions-by-55 Johnson Controls Heat Pumps Deliver 32% Reduction in Annual Heating Costs While Cutting Heating Emissions by 55%.jpg A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer A. O. Smith announced Carrie L. Anderson as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, succeeding Charles T. Lauber, who will retire after more than 26 years with the company.

A. O. Smith announced Carrie L. Anderson as its next executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective July 1, succeeding Charles T. Lauber, who will retire after more than 26 years with the company.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23470-a-o-smith-announces-retirement-of-charles-t-lauber-and-appointment-of-carrie-l-anderson-as-executive-vice-president-and-chief-financial-officer A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.jpg Shaping the Future of Flow: GF Flow Symposium Connects Leaders Across the Built Environment The Inaugural GF Flow Symposium on May 3-6, 2026, welcomed 700 attendees at the historic Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The Inaugural GF Flow Symposium on May 3-6, 2026, welcomed 700 attendees at the historic Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23438 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23438-shaping-the-future-of-flow-gf-flow-symposium-connects-leaders-across-the-built-environment Shaping the Future of Flow-GF Flow Symposium Connects Leaders Across the Built Environment.jpg PPI Announces Annual Industry Award Winners The awards will be presented at the association’s annual meeting being held May 18 – May 21 in Florida. The awards will be presented at the association’s annual meeting being held May 18 – May 21 in Florida.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23432 Tue, 12 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23432-ppi-announces-annual-industry-award-winners PPI Announces Annual Industry Award Winners.jpg Winsupply Opens New HVAC Local Company in Growing Market The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of North Wilmington. The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of North Wilmington.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23427 Mon, 11 May 2026 11:08:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23427-winsupply-opens-new-hvac-local-company-in-growing-market Winsupply Opens New HVAC Local Company in Growing Market.jpg Bradford White Partners With Home Repair Services Home Repair Services works to improve the safety and livability of homes for low-income residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the surrounding Kent County area. Home Repair Services works to improve the safety and livability of homes for low-income residents in Grand Rapids, Michigan and the surrounding Kent County area.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23412 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:31:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23412-bradford-white-partners-with-home-repair-services Bradford White Partners With Home Repair Services.webp PPI Publishes Third Edition of PEX Plumbing Design and Installation Guide The updated 156-page handbook includes new guidance on PEX materials, code acceptance, installation techniques and water service line applications for residential and commercial plumbing systems. The updated 156-page handbook includes new guidance on PEX materials, code acceptance, installation techniques and water service line applications for residential and commercial plumbing systems.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23395 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:38:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23395-ppi-publishes-third-edition-of-pex-plumbing-design-and-installation-guide PPI Publishes Third Edition of PEX Plumbing Design and Installation Guide.jpg Eastern State Hospital Completes Extensive Hydronic Retrofit Discover how Eastern State Hospital transformed its century-old infrastructure with a state-of-the-art hydronic retrofit, significantly improving patient comfort and operational efficiency. Discover how Eastern State Hospital transformed its century-old infrastructure with a state-of-the-art hydronic retrofit, significantly improving patient comfort and operational efficiency.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23340 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23340-eastern-state-hospital-completes-extensive-hydronic-retrofit O96A4746.jpg Always Begin with the Ending Prevent costly callbacks and homeowner frustration by mastering the art of managing expectations and educating clients before the installation even begins. Prevent costly callbacks and homeowner frustration by mastering the art of managing expectations and educating clients before the installation even begins.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23339 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23339-always-begin-with-the-ending iStock-583820064.jpg Understanding Steam Boiler Pressure Controls Master the critical difference between subtractive and additive steam pressure controls to ensure your boiler systems run safely, efficiently, and without unnecessary service calls. Master the critical difference between subtractive and additive steam pressure controls to ensure your boiler systems run safely, efficiently, and without unnecessary service calls.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23338 Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23338-understanding-steam-boiler-pressure-controls PHCN0526_Limit Control.jpg Winsupply of East Jacksonville Expands Florida Market The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of East Jacksonville. The Winsupply Family of Companies has welcomed a new Local Company with the opening of Winsupply of East Jacksonville.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23371 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23371-winsupply-of-east-jacksonville-expands-florida-market Winsupply of East Jacksonville Expands Florida Market.jpg Utility Chemicals Honors the Life and Legacy of Industry Pioneer Bill Kranz His legacy is defined not only by business success, but by the lasting relationships and impact he made throughout his lifetime. His legacy is defined not only by business success, but by the lasting relationships and impact he made throughout his lifetime.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23363 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:47:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23363-utility-chemicals-honors-the-life-and-legacy-of-industry-pioneer-bill-kranz Utility Chemicals Honors the Life and Legacy of Industry Pioneer Bill Kranz.jpg A. O. Smith Hosts U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty and U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary James Danly at Lebanon, Tennessee Facility A. O. Smith hosts federal leaders at its Tennessee facility to highlight U.S. manufacturing, energy-efficient water heating innovation and workforce growth. A. O. Smith hosts federal leaders at its Tennessee facility to highlight U.S. manufacturing, energy-efficient water heating innovation and workforce growth.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23323 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:23:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23323-a-o-smith-hosts-us-senator-bill-hagerty-and-us-department-of-energy-deputy-secretary-james-danly-at-lebanon-tennessee-facility A. O. Smith Hosts U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty and U.S. Department of Energy 1.jpg A. O. Smith Hosts U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty and U.S. Department of Energy 1.jpg A. O. Smith Hosts U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty and U.S. Department of Energy 2.jpg PPI Issues New Guidance for Hydronic Snow and Ice Melting System Design New “Recommendation J” from Plastics Pipe Institute helps designers and specifiers select appropriate performance levels for snow and ice melting applications. New “Recommendation J” from Plastics Pipe Institute helps designers and specifiers select appropriate performance levels for snow and ice melting applications.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23313 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:48:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23313-ppi-issues-new-guidance-for-hydronic-snow-and-ice-melting-system-design PPI Issues New Guidance for Hydronic Snow and Ice Melting System Design.jpg Winsupply Holds Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase in Record-Breaking Year The Winsupply Family of Companies marked its 70th anniversary at the Winsupply Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase, held March 29 to April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan. The Winsupply Family of Companies marked its 70th anniversary at the Winsupply Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase, held March 29 to April 2, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23297 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:54:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23297-winsupply-holds-annual-meetings-and-vendor-showcase-in-record-breaking-year Winsupply Holds Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase in Record-Breaking Year.jpg Watts Opens Nominations for 2026 Backflow Hero Award Ahead of National Backflow Prevention Day The annual program recognizes professionals protecting drinking water and advancing backflow prevention across North America. The annual program recognizes professionals protecting drinking water and advancing backflow prevention across North America.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23291 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:20:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23291-watts-opens-nominations-for-2026-backflow-hero-award-ahead-of-national-backflow-prevention-day Watts Opens Nominations for 2026 Backflow Hero Award Ahead of National Backflow Prevention Day.jpg IAPMO USHGC, USPSHTC Code Change Monographs Now Available IAPMO has made the 2026 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) Technical Committee Meeting Monographs available for download. IAPMO has made the 2026 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) Technical Committee Meeting Monographs available for download.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23280 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:43:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23280-iapmo-ushgc-uspshtc-code-change-monographs-now-available IAPMO USHGC, USPSHTC Code Change Monographs Now Available.webp Watts Training Cup Challenge Builds Momentum as Contractors Nationwide Log Training Completions The promotion runs through May 1, 2026, still giving participants some time to train, earn, and win. The promotion runs through May 1, 2026, still giving participants some time to train, earn, and win.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23272 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:16:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23272-watts-training-cup-challenge-builds-momentum-as-contractors-nationwide-log-training-completions 77.webp Oil’s Well that Ends Well! Master the fundamental checks and troubleshooting steps—from verifying oil delivery to identifying vacuum leaks—to ensure every oil-fired system runs clean, safe, and leak-free. Master the fundamental checks and troubleshooting steps—from verifying oil delivery to identifying vacuum leaks—to ensure every oil-fired system runs clean, safe, and leak-free.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23185 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23185-oils-well-that-ends-well iStock-1163971748.jpg Steam for Brewing and Distilling vs. Steam for Comfort Heating Discover the critical differences between comfort heating and process steam to ensure your brewery or distillery boiler operates with maximum efficiency and a long lifespan. Discover the critical differences between comfort heating and process steam to ensure your brewery or distillery boiler operates with maximum efficiency and a long lifespan.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23184 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23184-steam-for-brewing-and-distilling-vs-steam-for-comfort-heating PHCN0426_12 psig.jpg Intellihot Opens 2026 Bookings for Interactive Lunch & Learn Sessions With Engineers Intellihot is inviting engineers to engage directly through its long-standing Lunch & Learn program. Intellihot is inviting engineers to engage directly through its long-standing Lunch & Learn program.

]]> http://www.phcppros.com/articles/23222 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:39:00 -0400 https://www.phcppros.com/articles/23222-intellihot-opens-2026-bookings-for-interactive-lunch-and-learn-sessions-with-engineers Intellihot Opens 2026 Bookings for Interactive Lunch & Learn Sessions With Engineers.jpg