The
Hydronics Industry Alliance has completed its Website, myhomeheating.com, and
has added two new sections: one specifically for architects and engineers; and one for
homebuilders and remodelers.
The
installer got a great price on a “contractor pack” of 3/4-inch copper tees, so
the supply and return manifolds are built with 3/4-inch copper, as are all the
zone circuits ...
The Solar
Water Heating and Efficiency Act will launch the nation’s largest solar water heating program, creating a $250 million
fund to provide rebates to homeowners and businesses.
The Canadian Hydronics Council says it is
poised to “expand the hydronics market in Canada to 15% market share over five
years,” resulting in more than $100 million in new business.
Drinking water carried through plastic piping takes on odors
described as “waxy plastic citrus,” “fruity” and “burning plastic” according to a recent Virginia Tech investigation.
Dave Collier, who recently joined boiler
manufacturer Weil-McLain as training and technical manager for the western U.S.,
died suddenly on Friday in Gunnison, Colo., at the age of 51.
Viessmann Mfg. appointed Richard Corcoran as General Manager of
Viessmann Mfg. Co. (U.S.) Inc. Corcoran succeeds Edwin Norstrom who retired this year after more than 16
years with the company.
GasNetworks will hold its Seventh Annual
Heating Professionals Fall Conference Sept. 27 in Randolph, Mass. The day-long
conference will feature expert trainers and speakers, including PM
columnist Dan Holohan, and will focus on high efficiency natural gas heating
equipment and installation practices.