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American Standard Flash pressure balance shower valve

March 14, 2019

Flash provides a variety of pipe connection options with a compact size and design that makes installation quicker and easier in different construction situations.

John Siegenthaler: 5 products the hydronics industry needs

These products would help fill needs within the hydronics market.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

February 26, 2019

All companies that supply hydronic heating hardware to the North American market strive to offer products that are currently in demand. Some even look farther down the road, anticipating where the market is headed.

American Standard Flash pressure balance valve

January 14, 2019

American Standard’s Flash pressure balance valve delivers maximum installation flexibility with features that speed up installation.

Product Focus

Salus Auto Balancing Actuator

January 14, 2019

Salus’ patented Auto Balancing Actuator is specifically designed to balance the flow of water through the underfloor heating system.

John Siegenthaler: How to use a variable-speed circulator for boiler protection

Any boiler can become a condensing boiler under the right conditions.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

January 4, 2019

All boilers that burn hydrocarbon fuels (natural gas, propane, oil, wood) produce water vapor as a byproduct of combustion.

JV-Pettinaroli Acquisition_Press-Release

Italian manufacturer Fratelli Pettinaroli acquires Jomar Group

The full acquisition was finalized this summer and follows a 50% acquisition in 2001.

December 12, 2018

With 11 global locations, this acquisition allows Pettinaroli to expand their North American footprint.

The Glitch and Fix: Sometimes warm, sometimes not

The Glitch and Fix: December 2018

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

December 7, 2018

The Glitch: Eager to keep up with this new technology, an installer decides to install a hydraulic separator between a boiler and distribution system as shown below.