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PM0319 The Glitch

The Glitch: Pipe it just like any other boiler

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
March 19, 2019

An installer sets up a zoned distribution system as shown below. To keep it simple, he uses the same size piping for the headers and all the distribution circuits. The heat source is a low-mass, copper-tube boiler with high-flow resistance.


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Taco PF Heat Exchanger

Taco PF Series Plate and Frame heat exchangers

March 14, 2019

With flow rates from 50 to 7,000 gpm, PF Series heat exchangers are capable of handling a wide variety of system requirements.


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Bosch Greentherm 9000

Bosch Thermotechnology's Greentherm 9000 series condensing tankless water heater

March 14, 2019

This series achieves temperature stability of plus or minus 2° F through the active bypass, according to Bosch.


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American Standard Flash

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.


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Uponor ProPEX

Uponor ProPEX copper press adapters

March 14, 2019

ProPEX copper press adapters are available in sizes from 1/2" to 3”.


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Dan Holohan: Why my hair is brown

It pays to trust the professionals.
Dan Holohan
March 12, 2019

I’m 69 years old and my hair is as brown as it was when I was a teenager. A bit of it, mostly around my ears and the back of my neck, sneaks in as gray, but some Russian barber just buzzes those stray hairs away and I’m back to being a young fella again. I like the Russian barbers.


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The Glitch

The Glitch and Fix: Lose the loop

The Glitch and Fix: February 2019
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
February 28, 2019

The schematic in Figure 1 represents a drawing I recently reviewed for a proposed system that was to supply three zones of finned-tube based, two zones of low-temperature radiant panel heating, and an indirect domestic water heater.


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John Siegenthaler: 5 products the hydronics industry needs

These products would help fill needs within the hydronics market.
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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.


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Viega stainless steel fittings (AHR Expo)
Product Focus

Viega stainless steel fittings (AHR Expo)

February 25, 2019

Viega’s MegaPress technology now is available for stainless steel pipe up to 4”. MegaPress Stainless XL fittings for 2 1/2”, 3” and 4” pipe now are available and join the current MegaPress Stainless offerings of 1/2”, 3/4”, 1”, 1 1/2” and 2” sizes to create a comprehensive lineup for a broad variety of applications, including maintenance and repair.


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DXV drop-in airbath with waterfall
Product Focus

DXV drop-in airbath with waterfall

February 25, 2019

The Aqua Moment drop-in airbath with waterfall from DXV, part of LIXIL, incorporates a relaxing waterfall that envelops the bather’s shoulders in the comfort of warm, flowing water, DXV notes.


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