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Cranford, N.J.-based steam and hot water valve manufacturer Gorton Heating Corp. celebrated a business milestone last year — 125 years in business.

NSF International recently published the first in a series of American National Standards for geothermal piping systems — NSF/ANSI 358-1: Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings for Water-Based Ground-Source “Geothermal” Heat Pump Systems.

Perfect sizing for pipe insulation, easier quick-to-connect fittings and sticky notes for a cleaner jobsite.

The National Association of Oil and Energy Service Professionals will launch the Home Comfort Specialist Academy at its annual convention and trade show May 19-23 in Hershey, Pa.

One of the most misunderstood components inside a boiler room is the barometric damper, which is used to control the draft inside a boiler.

The CleanAlert FILTERSCAN air filter clog detector monitors differential pressure in an HVAC system and provides visual, audible and remote alerts when a filter needs servicing

The SDC is a complete engineered venting system that maintains consistent flue pressure for hot-water appliances within the parameters of the manufacturers’ requirements

Uponor’s new PEX-a Pipe Support is designed for use in commercial plumbing as well as hydronic distribution systems.

Twenty years ago this month, I wrote a column for this fine magazine titled, “Reaching for Higher Plateaus.”