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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.

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Les Nelson: RPA addressing labo shortage in radiant and hydronic industries

Les Nelson

November 6, 2019

Welcome to the winter edition of the Radiant Comfort Report! This second edition of the RCR has a great piece by Dave Yates — take some time to check it out on page 8. By the time you read this, the RPA will have participated in its second year of co-sponsoring the PHCC CONNECT event in Indianapolis in October.

Xylem Bell & Gossett reopens newly renovated Little Red Schoolhouse

September 17, 2019

Since its inception in 1954, more than 62,000 engineers, contractors and other hydronic HVAC and plumbing professionals have been educated at the Little Red Schoolhouse.

Modern Hydronics Done Right Volume 4

eBook

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 13, 2019

We are proud to present the fourth of five eBooks 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, a well-respected hydronics expert.

IAPMO seeks USHGC hydronics task group members

August 15, 2019

The deadline to apply is Aug. 31.

Ray Wohlfarth: Troubleshooting hydronics

Always assume it’s wrong!

Ray Wohlfarth

July 15, 2019

When I look at any replacement hydronic boiler project, my tenet is always to assume the existing system is installed improperly. I like to pretend I am a famous detective, such as Sherlock Holmes, and my job is to uncover the hidden mistakes.

Zen and the art of hydronics troubleshooting

Never assume you know the problem before you investigate.

Brett Austin

July 10, 2019

The 1970s bestseller “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values” used the author’s experience repairing a motorcycle on a cross-country trip to explore competing approaches to life.