Navien NPE-S series condensing tankless water heaters October 20, 2016 Navien’s NPE-S series condensing tankless water heaters feature an efficiency of 0.99EF. Read More
Noritz EZTR40 residential condensing tankless water heater October 20, 2016 Noritz’s EZTR40 residential condensing tankless water heater is designed to replace a conventional 40-gal. tank-type water heater. Read More
PM Profile: Incoming President of the PHCC-NA, Patrick Wallner Incoming national president seeks to increase PHCC membership by ‘Collaborating for Success’ Jack Sweet October 11, 2016 Wallner sees opportunities for contractors to attract more young people, add more services. Read More
Options for achieving hydraulic seperation between circulators Keeping the peace. John Siegenthaler, P.E. October 5, 2016 Twenty years ago, the contemporary approach to prevent interference between simultaneously operating circulators in a hydronic system was primary/secondary piping.Read More
Tool Tips: Water replacement tricks, removing threaded drain plugs September 28, 2016 Water heaters and drain plugsRead More
4 things to look out for in steam boiler pressure controls Something is wrong with the boiler control. Ray Wohlfarth September 28, 2016 Operating pressure control for a boiler.Read More
Soldering vs. brazing when piping is involved As for the HVAC system, brazing is definitely necessary. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD September 28, 2016 When to use and which is stronger?Read More
Primary/secondary systems need proper detailing to work correctly Double dipping in primary/secondary systems. John Siegenthaler, P.E. September 28, 2016 A seemingly good idea that doesn’t work.Read More
Radiant ceilings offer options for heritage homes and other buildings Looking up to heating systems. Jerry Leyte September 27, 2016 When most of us think about hydronic radiant systems, usually heated floor and radiators and radiators spring to mind. Read More
Tulsa Zoo utilizes radiant technology in multimillion-dollar renovation Zoo personnel can change the floor temperatures at any time, should the need for warmer or cooler floors arise. Rachel Ruhl September 27, 2016 Below the surface of the man-made rocks…electric snow- and ice-melt cable will keep the rocks warm and dry during even the coldest winters.Read More