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IAPMO developing 2018 USPSHTC and USEHC codes

The Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code governs installations, inspections

November 16, 2017

Committee meeting results will be published for review in March 2018.

Hydraulic Institute adds new manager, director

New staff will support growth in the technical and marketing departments

November 8, 2017

The Hydraulic Institute (HI) continues to develop a robust portfolio supporting pump system efficiency.

Why is the relief valve leaking?

Ray Wohlfarth

October 31, 2017

Not maintaining this valve could destroy the heating system.

How diaphragm tanks came to be

Dan Holohan

October 25, 2017

Don’t let the tank fool you.

The Glitch: Can you identify, describe, and propose a fix for several problems that are likely to develop with this system

Level-headed

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

October 24, 2017

An unpressurized outdoor wood-fired heater is installed to supply heat to fin-tube baseboard install in a two-story home.

You don't pay for COPs

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

October 24, 2017

It’s energy cost savings that really matter.

Level-headed

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

October 24, 2017

An unpressurized outdoor wood-fired heater is installed to supply heat to fin-tube baseboard install in a two-story home.

John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

Flow rate, heat output and Delta-T

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 28, 2017

Some things don’t vary proportionally.

Figure 1. The Glitch. Do you see any other details that should be changed

Details Matter

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 11, 2017

Assuming that the aquastat is operating correctly, and that essential details are all present and correctly installed, why is the system behaving this way?

Details Matter

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 11, 2017

Assuming that the aquastat is operating correctly, and that essential details are all present and correctly installed, why is the system behaving this way?