Goodbye, space heaters — hello, new boilers The buildings’ deteriorating heating system was installed when the complex was built in 1989. January 18, 2018 It’s out with the old and in with the new at this Michigan apartment complex.Read More
New standard would mandate ECMs in circulators The Circulator Pumps Negotiated Rulemaking Working Group submitted its negotiated standard to the DOE in late 2016. Jen Anesi-Brombach January 15, 2018 The DOE ruling is delayed indefinitely, but new energy efficiency labeling is already in the works.Read More
PM Profile: MrPEX’s Tomas Lenman Construction firms must adapt their business to green energy trend. Bob Miodonski January 10, 2018 MrPEX sees growth in plumbing sales, nonresidential sectors.Read More
Myths and methods for protecting boilers against flue gas condensation. John Siegenthaler, P.E. November 27, 2017 Stay above the dew point.Read More
Stelpro Bella baseboard October 24, 2017 Stelpro’s Bella baseboard features a sturdy and rust-resistant facade made of aluminum extrusion.Read More
Top 5 boiler trends of 2017 The plumbing, heating and cooling industry has been undergoing a great deal of change over the past few years. Jen Anesi-Brombach October 18, 2017 These trends are driving the boiler and hydronic heating market leading into 2018.Read More
The heart of the radiant hydronic system A radiant system always has a supply and a return manifold. Kim Bliss October 2, 2017 Radiant manifolds distribute water throughout radiant heating and cooling systems.Read More
Check valves don't always work as intended John Siegenthaler, P.E. September 25, 2017 What is the purpose of a check valve?Read More
Details Matter John Siegenthaler, P.E. September 11, 2017 Assuming that the aquastat is operating correctly, and that essential details are all present and correctly installed, why is the system behaving this way?Read More