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How to properly size finned-tube baseboard heat emitters

Have a look at the rating tables for most finned-tube baseboard sold in North America and chances are you’ll see a footnote.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

March 29, 2017

Have a look at the rating tables for most finned-tube baseboard sold in North America and chances are you’ll see a footnote under the table that reads something like this: “Ratings are based on active fin length and include 15% heating effect factor.”

ADEY MagnaClean

December 21, 2016

By installing ADEY’s MagnaClean magnetic filter on the return line to the boiler, black iron oxide sludge is captured.

Watts Water Technologies acquires PVI Industries

December 11, 2016

Watts Water Technologies has acquired PVI Industries, effective immediately.

12 things to look for in hydronic installations

The Black List.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

December 11, 2016

A ‘dirty dozen’ things that point to trouble ahead.

US Boiler 95% AFUE K2 Firetube Boiler

November 24, 2016

U.S. Boiler’s 95% AFUE K2 Firetube boiler features a stainless-steel vertical firetube heat exchanger and is available in six sizes from 85-270 mbh.

Neutra-Safe System Feeder

November 24, 2016

Neutra-Safe’s System Feeder is an automatic hydronic and thermal solar system feeder.

Tekmar Zone Valve Control 306V

November 24, 2016

Tekmar’s Zone Valve Control 306V provides heat to hydronic heating systems.

The politics of snow-melt systems

“So how do you figure your return on investment?”

Dan Holohan

November 16, 2016

Radiant sidewalks have hidden benefits.

When and how to use reverse return piping

In many hydronic systems, there’s a need to divide the overall system flow into equal streams that pass through several identical components.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

November 16, 2016

When — and when not — to use reverse return piping.

John Guest NPT White Male Connector

October 30, 2016

John Guest’s NPT White Male Connector in 3/8” CTS by 1/2” NPT size is suitable for both hydronic heating, and hot and cold water plumbing applications.