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10 reasons for choosing solar heat

Why solar hydronic heating in buildings is more practical, reliable.

November 4, 2019

Using what I call the “New Standard” in solar/hydronic strategy, our solar-heated building installations are now faster to design and easier install.

IAPMO Solicits Public Comments for 2021 USHGC, USPSHTC

October 10, 2019

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Each comment must include one recommendation of the following: accept as submitted, accept as modified, or reject.

Industry Gathers for Wetstock 2019

September 23, 2019

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Throughout the event, attendees gathered at different tables to discuss various topics including radiant heating and controls, geothermal, solar, indoor air quality, innovative construction, hiring and training, making steam heating more efficient, tricks of the trade, the future of the industry, and more.

ICC-SRCC Expands Solar Water Heater Certification Programs to Include Canadian Standards

September 10, 2019

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New certifications assess compliance to the CAN/CSA F378 Solar Collectors and CAN/CSA F379 Packaged Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems, referenced in the National Building Code of Canada.

IAPMO Seeks USHGC Hydronics Task Group Members

August 14, 2019

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Task group members will participate via conference call or web meeting, provide their perspective on the code, and assist in drafting recommendations for action by the USHGC Technical Committee.

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Closed-Loop Solar Glycol: The Art of Fill and Purge

Follow procedures to ensure the system is configured correctly.

August 6, 2019

Bristol Stickney

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Hydronic heating systems must be filled with water to provide the heat transfer fluid (HTF) that makes them work. In the case of the closed-loop solar heating system, the HTF is typically a mixture of water and propylene glycol.

ASHRAE Wraps Up 2019 Annual Conference

June 28, 2019

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Sustainable energy, building performance and refrigeration technologies were just some of the topics of great interest as HVACR professionals from around the world exchanged knowledge at this year's conference.

IAPMO Advances Development of 2021 Solar, Hydronics & Geothermal Code and Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code

June 25, 2019

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The USHGC Technical Committee also requested the formation of a Hydronics Task Group to review all hydronics proposals.

PPI Announces Projects and Members of the Year

May 23, 2019

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The winners range from a net-zero housing complex to a North Pole drinking water pipeline.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

IAPMO Code Change Monographs Now Available

May 21, 2019

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The association has made the 2019 Uniform Solar, Hydronics & Geothermal Code (USHGC) and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code (USPSHTC) Technical Committee Meeting Monographs available for download.

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10 reasons for choosing solar heat

IAPMO Solicits Public Comments for 2021 USHGC, USPSHTC

Industry Gathers for Wetstock 2019

ICC-SRCC Expands Solar Water Heater Certification Programs to Include Canadian Standards

IAPMO Seeks USHGC Hydronics Task Group Members

Closed-Loop Solar Glycol: The Art of Fill and Purge

ASHRAE Wraps Up 2019 Annual Conference

IAPMO Advances Development of 2021 Solar, Hydronics & Geothermal Code and Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code

PPI Announces Projects and Members of the Year

IAPMO Code Change Monographs Now Available

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