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Articles Tagged with ''hydronics''

Drop & Go Only station at the junkyard.
Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Junkyard ruminations from a hydronic heating contractor

Careful what you drive over.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
October 11, 2024

Junkyards are one of those forgotten places we in the heating business must visit on occasion.


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Enertech Global launches new monthly webinar series, 'Modern Hydronics & Heat Pumps'

October 2, 2024

Enertech Global announced the launch of its new monthly webinar series aimed at educating industry professionals about the technology and benefits of modern hydronics and heat pumps. 


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The Glitch and The Fix Figures 1 and 2

The Glitch & The Fix: Identify the flow problems

September 27, 2024

The two photos below were from the same project. Flow is upward through the vertical pipe in Figure 1. Without any more details being described, can you spot at least two problems in each photo?


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Boiler Room
Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

A grossly oversized boiler system

Always follow the heat loss calculation.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
September 9, 2024

Last fall, we assessed a boiler replacement project for a town hall. Three out of four existing rare condensing cast iron boilers were inoperable within two years, and seven out of eight boilers failed within 10 years. During our visit, we meticulously examined various aspects to identify any potential issues.


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Taco Comfort Solutions announces commercial HVAC productivity tool

August 8, 2024

By design, Taco Comfort Solutions’ new Project Builder 2.0 design tool helps commercial hydronic engineers and designers to quickly select the right products and assemble all related documents into one complete project file.


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2024 IAPMO Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal; Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Codes now available

May 17, 2024

 The 2024 USHGC addresses the latest provisions and technology paving the road to zero net energy and for the safe installation of solar, hydronics and geothermal energy systems.


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The Glitch & The Fix: Boiler choke point

May 6, 2024

Due to its low efficiency and high emissions, an installer is asked to replace the outdoor wood-fired furnace with a new cordwood gasification boiler.


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Radiant Comfort Report New Products: MrPEX radiant foam panel
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MrPEX announces radiant foam panels

May 1, 2024

Save time and money with easy-to-install panels that seamlessly integrate into any radiant flooring system.


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HUGO AGUILAR, P.E.
Executive's Column | Hugo Aguilar

Advancing the radiant and hydronics industry

An update on RPA activities in 2024 and beyond.
Hugo Aguilar P.E.
Hugo Aguilar, P.E.
May 1, 2024

In 2024, the RPA held educational sessions at the ASHRAE/AHR Expo in Chicago, welcoming new members and setting goals to advance the radiant and hydronics industry.


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The Glitch and The Fix black and white feature image concrete slab with PEX tubing placement
The Glitch & The Fix

Concrete slab over radiant tubing — who takes the blame?

April 24, 2024

Take a look at the two photos in Figure 1. Do you see any installation practices that might compromise the eventual structural or thermal performance of this slab?


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