Hydronic heat - Articles - Page 18 | Plumbing & Mechanical

Alternate methods to pipe a buffer tank

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

October 22, 2014

Short operating cycles continue to be one of the chronic complaints with modern hydronic heat sources.

Calculating heating measurements old school

Cardboard apps.

Dan Holohan

October 22, 2014

Calculating measurements since 1867 — no battery or signal required.

RPA seeks feedback on development of hydronic personnel certification standard

August 27, 2014

The standard will allow authorities to recommend certification as a minimum requirement to obtain a business license to practice hydronic heating and cooling within that jurisdiction.

Paxton stainless-steel control valve

Paxton’s V43 stainless-steel control valve is available in sizes 1/2” to 2” NPT.

August 15, 2014

Together with the 15-second actuator VM800, the V43 can be used to control domestic hot water (potable water) from a building automation system or the stand-alone controller TC250D.

Hydronic cooling for smaller buildings

Not just for skyscrapers.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

August 15, 2014

Hydronic cooling also works in smaller buildings.

What to remember when designing your next hydronic plus forced-air system

Hydronics + forced-air systems

Brian Stack

August 15, 2014

What to remember when you are designing your next big system.

2014 Pipe Trades Giants: Positive outlook

Plumbing and mechanical contractors see good news for future business.

Kelly Faloon

August 15, 2014

Just over a third of respondents reported increased revenue last year from 2012.

ComfortPro Systems insulated PEX pipe and components

ComfortPro’s Microflex Insulated PEX has the highest R-values available while saving labor with a flexible design and construction.

July 31, 2014

Microflex is suitable for use in heating, sanitary, commercial and industrial piping applications.

Infloor Heating Systems custom mechanical boards

Infloor Heating Systems designs and manufactures custom mechanical boards for hydronic radiant heating systems.

July 31, 2014

Each board includes magnetic drive pumps using up to 80% less electricity and senses pressure in the system to adjust the flow rate based on the number of zones calling for hot water.