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Taco redesigns high-efficiency commercial pump line

May 8, 2020

Taco Comfort Solutions has redesigned its commercial pump line to exceed 2020 DOE efficiency standards.

Taco expands online training while social distancing

May 4, 2020

The company now offers three different types of online training; Taco Tuesdays, Taco After Dark, and personalized webinars. Over the past six weeks, more than 6,000 attendees have attended the training sessions.

John Siegenthaler: Combining heat pumps with buffer tanks

Keep these tips in mind when the heat source is a single-speed ‘on/off’ device.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

April 16, 2020

Whenever a hydronic system is divided into several zones, it’s worth considering a buffer tank between the heat source and distribution system.

John Siegenthaler to do FB live Q&A

January 22, 2020

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, John Siegenthaler will be doing a live Facebook video answering questions from our readers.

Armstrong joins The Climate Group’s EP 100

December 25, 2019

Initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Modern Hydronics Done Right Volume 5

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.

December 10, 2019

We are proud to present this fifth and final edition in the "Siggy" eBook series specifically for the hydronics market. Brought to you by Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer and Supply House Times, this FREE eBook is a collection of columns and articles from John Siegenthaler, P.E., a well-respected hydronics expert.

Spirotherm Spirocombi Magnet

December 2, 2019

The Spirocombi Magnet is a high-efficiency, coalescing-type combination air eliminator and dirt separator for use in hydronic systems.

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Development of the 2021 Uniform Solar, Hydronics & Geothermal Code

Les Nelson

November 15, 2019

Every three years the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials publishes a revised and updated version of its signature codes — the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Uniform Mechanical Code.

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Dave Yates: Dominoes

Failure of one part of a hydronic radiant system can cause the entire row to fall.

Dave Yates

November 11, 2019

As a designer/installer of any hydronic radiant system (especially one that incorporates hydro-air, old preexisting standing cast iron radiators and an indirect water heater), you have dozens of steps involved that are not unlike setting up a winding row of dominoes.

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Hydronics Industry Alliance hosts breakfast meeting at AHR Expo

November 8, 2019

Also at the 2020 AHR Expo in February, the Hydronics Industry Alliance — the Commercial (HIA-C) committee of the RPA — will once again host a breakfast meeting on Feb. 5.