Radiant & Hydronics

Air-source heat pumps vs. ground-source heat pumps

Variable-speed compressor technology has leveled the playing field for this type of heating and cooling equipment.

February 25, 2014

Variable-speed compressor technology has leveled the playing field for this type of heating and cooling equipment.

Code change proposed to require hot water pipe insulation

The United Association and the Natural Resources Defense Council have proposed a code change to the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code

February 25, 2014

The United Association and the Natural Resources Defense Council have proposed a code change to the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code to require insulation of all hot water piping systems such as those serving lavatories, showers, dishwashers and kitchen sinks.

Little Red Schoolhouse announces 1Q 2014 classes

Bell & Gossett announced its training course schedule for first-quarter 2014 at the Little Red Schoolhouse, including topics such as water-based HVAC systems and modern hydronic heating systems.

February 25, 2014

Bell & Gossett announced its training course schedule for first-quarter 2014 at the Little Red Schoolhouse, including topics such as water-based HVAC systems and modern hydronic heating systems.

WiFi electric heating thermostat for floors

The Nuheat Signature gives users full access to all thermostat settings with wireless remote access through a smartphone app or a web browser.

February 25, 2014

The Nuheat Signature gives users full access to all thermostat settings with wireless remote access through a smartphone app or a web browser.

Webstone products featured on PBS’s ‘Hometime’

View “Creekside Home Heat” to see Webstone’s hydronic manifolds and ball valves.

February 14, 2014

Webstone’s Hydro-Core Hydronic Manifold System and Isolator Uni-Flange Ball Valves have been featured on “Hometime,” one of PBS’s longest-running home improvement programs.

Dow provides heat transfer fluid to Sochi ice arena

At the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Dow heat transfer fluids were used in the Bolshoy Ice Dome, the main venue for ice hockey competition, to create and maintain the arena’s ice surfaces.

February 14, 2014

Heat transfer fluids also were used in the venue for the air conditioning system to offer reliable, steady temperature control to maintain ice quality and allow better performance and safety for athletes.

Comparing baseboard heating to forced-air systems

Bob Vila discusses electric baseboard, hydronic baseboard and forced air.

February 14, 2014

At BobVila.com, the pros and cons of baseboard electric and hydronic heating systems, compared to forced-air heating systems, are discussed.

Radiant controls and valves for easy installation

Viega introduces new products for hydronic and HVAC applications that allow for easy installation and system integration.

February 14, 2014

Viega introduces new products for hydronic and HVAC applications that allow for easy installation and system integration.

Twelve new student teams to compete in Solar Decathlon 2015

February 13, 2014

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman announced the 20 collegiate teams selected to compete in the DOE’s Solar Decathlon 2015 at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calif. The teams will now begin the nearly two-year process of building solar-powered houses that are affordable, innovative and energy-efficient.

The geothermal heat pump is just like a boiler

The Glitch and The Fix, February 2014

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

February 13, 2014

A homeowner asks his local heating installer if a geothermal heat pump can be combined with radiant floor heating. The system he creates is meant to supply a dozen independently controlled zones of low-temperature floor heating.