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Solar Thermal Report- Spring 2013: Solar thermal resources

Guide for installers is among the tools available to contractors and engineers.
April 26, 2013
By Kelly Faloon
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When we began publishing Solar Installer in 2008, our intent was to educate the readers of Plumbing & Mechanical about systems that use the renewable energy source of the sun to heat water and buildings. We


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Solar Thermal Report- Spring 2013: PP-R to PEX transition

April 26, 2013
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Aquatherm introduces a new polypropylene-random to PEX transition. The transitions, available in 1/2”, 3/4” and 1” sizes, are made from PP-R and brass.
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Solar Thermal Report- Spring 2013: Hybrid drainback appliance

April 26, 2013
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Wagner & Co. unveils its newest line of SECUSOL systems designed as standalone appliances for domestic hot water preparation.


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Solar Thermal Report- Spring 2013: Setpoint control with variable-speed pump

tekmar’s Setpoint Difference Control 157 uses variable-speed pump operations to get more heat from a solar thermal system, even on less-than-ideal days.
April 26, 2013
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tekmar’s Setpoint Difference Control 157 uses variable-speed pump operations to get more heat from a solar thermal system, even on less-than-ideal days.
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Solar Thermal Report- Spring 2013: If I Made the Tanks, Part 1

What would an ideal pressurized thermal storage tank for a solar combisystem look like?
April 26, 2013
By John Siegenthaler, P.E.
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Residential solar combisystems provide domestic water heating and some percentage of space heating. Although less known than domestic hot water-only systems, combisystems can be practical and efficient if properly sized and designed.
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Greenfield Industrial Projects to Grow

Service sector spurs surge in exports.
April 19, 2013
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This year appears on track for a significant mix of industrial construction projects, according to Industrial Info Re-sources, an informational news source that tracks the progress of major construction on a daily basis.
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Geothermal System with Variable Technology

March 15, 2013
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GeoStar introduces the Sycamore Series geothermal comfort system, which combines a variable-capacity com-pressor with a variable-speed blower motor and a variable-speed loop pump to provide energy-efficient comfort while protecting the environment.
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Inline Circulator

March 15, 2013
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Wilo USA’s Stratos GIGA is a high-efficiency inline circulator with electronically commutated motor technol-ogy designed for use in water heating and air-conditioning systems, closed cooling circuits, and industrial cir-culation systems, as well as solar and geothermal applications.
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2013 Radiant Flooring Guide available in digital and print

March 15, 2013
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Published in affiliation with the Radiant Professionals Alliance, the 2013 Radiant Flooring Guide is an indispensable tool for anyone interested in the comfort and energy efficiency of radiant heating.
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Geothermal Unit with Intelligent Control

February 13, 2013
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ClimateMaster’s Tranquility high-efficiency, two-stage compact (TZ) series unit is available in 2- to 5-ton capacities.
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