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Taco Comfort Solutions high efficiency circulator

November 11, 2019

The 0018e high-efficiency, Bluetooth-enabled circulator brings a new level of control to residential and light commercial hydronic systems.

Rheem hybrid electric water heater

November 11, 2019

The Prestige Series Hybrid Electric Water Heater from Rheem is Energy Star-rated and its high 3.55-3.70 UEF reduces operating cost.

Bell & Gossett pump controller

November 11, 2019

The Bell & Gossett HYDROVAR HVL pump controller, combined with the Series e-1510 base-mounted end suction pump, provides flexibility and efficiency for new and retrofit applications in buildings, utilities and general industry.

Navien fire tube boiler

November 11, 2019

Navien NFC series is available in 175,000 Btu/h and 199,900 Btu/h models, each offering 95% AFUE, 11:1 turndown ratio, PVC venting up to 150’, and residential and commercial warranties.

Preventing scale damage in tankless water heaters

How to proactively prevent reduced water flow and efficiency.

Dennis DeBlock

November 11, 2019

A lot of the water we use comes into contact with underground limestone, which is rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium.

Safety, efficiency, top 2020 trends for fleet vehicles

Manufacturers unveil 2020 model year vehicles and accessories.

Nicole Krawcke

November 11, 2019

The days of folded paper maps and crank car windows are long gone. The cars of today practically drive themselves with features like park assist, lane detection and rearview cameras.

Watts extends eLearning program

November 8, 2019

Through Watts Works Online, users can access convenient online training on the products and solutions from all Watts brands.

Dan Holohan: Thankful

Reflecting and reminiscing this holiday season.

Dan Holohan

November 8, 2019

When our daughters were small, we would wake them before dawn on Thanksgiving morning and drive into Manhattan to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from a spot on Central Park West, just across the street from The Dakota (the apartment building where John Lennon lived and died).

John Siegenthaler: Low temperature leverage

A novel hardware combination offers several benefits.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

November 8, 2019

Because they generate heat intermittently, renewable energy heat sources such as solar thermal collectors and pellet boilers require thermal storage tanks. So do storage-based systems using off-peak electricity, or micro combined heat and power (MCHP) generation.

Dodge Momentum Index moves higher in October

November 7, 2019

The Momentum Index, issued by Dodge Data & Analytics, is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year.