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Siegenthaler discusses hydronic heating with renewable energy sources

John Siegenthaler will present a seminar April 2, 2014, at the Mohawk Valley Community College.

March 17, 2014

Plumbing & Mechanical columnist and Hydronics Editor John Siegenthaler will present a seminar April 2 at the Mohawk Valley Community College’s Utica Campus on using renewable energy sources such as solar thermal collectors, heat pumps and solid fuel (wood and pellet) boilers with hydronic heating systems.

Propane safety during winter weather

Free brochures and online modules are available from the Propane Research and Education Council.

February 25, 2014

Free brochures and online modules are available from the Propane Research and Education Council.

Siegenthaler talks hydronic heating at biomass conference, seminar

BNP Plumbing Group Hydronics Editor and PM columnist John Siegenthaler talks wood-fired boilers and other renewable energy sources at two events in April.

February 25, 2014

BNP Plumbing Group Hydronics Editor and PM columnist John Siegenthaler talks wood-fired boilers and other renewable energy sources at two events in April.

Energy Saver 101 infographic: Home heating

This infographic lays out everything you need to know about home heating.

February 25, 2014

This infographic lays out everything you need to know about home heating.

Code change proposed to require hot water pipe insulation

The United Association and the Natural Resources Defense Council have proposed a code change to the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code

February 25, 2014

The United Association and the Natural Resources Defense Council have proposed a code change to the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code to require insulation of all hot water piping systems such as those serving lavatories, showers, dishwashers and kitchen sinks.

Little Red Schoolhouse announces 1Q 2014 classes

Bell & Gossett announced its training course schedule for first-quarter 2014 at the Little Red Schoolhouse, including topics such as water-based HVAC systems and modern hydronic heating systems.

February 25, 2014

Bell & Gossett announced its training course schedule for first-quarter 2014 at the Little Red Schoolhouse, including topics such as water-based HVAC systems and modern hydronic heating systems.

Expansion tank pressurization

Improper air-side pressurization 'wastes' some of the internal volume.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

February 20, 2014

All closed-loop hydronic systems require an air space to absorb the increased volume of water as it warms during system operation. In most hydronic systems, this task is handled by an expansion tank. In most modern hydronic systems, it’s handled by a diaphragm-type expansion tank.

Kids and mechanical malfunctions

Could they be the cause of your mechanical malfunctions?

Dan Holohan

February 20, 2014

Our daughter Kelly and her husband, Craig, wanted to give our grandchildren names that would never appear on a souvenir rack in a touristy store, so they named our grandson Sullivan “Sully” Daniel and our granddaughter Dempsey Jane.

Webstone products featured on PBS’s ‘Hometime’

View “Creekside Home Heat” to see Webstone’s hydronic manifolds and ball valves.

February 14, 2014

Webstone’s Hydro-Core Hydronic Manifold System and Isolator Uni-Flange Ball Valves have been featured on “Hometime,” one of PBS’s longest-running home improvement programs.