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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.

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.

Free Hot Water wins solar thermal innovation award

A panel of solar industry judges chose Free Hot Water for its innovative and cost-effective design of a solar hydronic heating, hot water and photovoltaic system that was shown to be cost-competitive with a natural gas system.

October 17, 2013

A panel of solar industry judges chose Free Hot Water for its innovative and cost-effective design of a solar hydronic heating, hot water and photovoltaic system that was shown to be cost-competitive with a natural gas system.

Free propane fact sheets available for the residential market

The Propane Education and Research Council recently released seven new fact sheets for using propane in the residential market.

October 17, 2013

The Propane Education and Research Council recently released seven new fact sheets for using propane in the residential market.

State Water Heaters, Pierce-Phelps award ‘Night at the Races’ prize

Two SECCO Home Services team members will be treated to a multiday race package.

October 17, 2013

Two SECCO Home Services team members will be treated to a multiday race package.

EPA upgrades online energy management and tracking tool

The Environmental Protection Agency recently upgraded its online energy management and tracking tool, EnergyStar Portfolio Manager, which is used to measure energy performance.

August 15, 2013

The Environmental Protection Agency recently upgraded its online energy management and tracking tool, Energy Star Portfolio Manager, which is used to measure energy performance, water use, utility costs and greenhouse gas emissions for more than 40% of the country’s commercial buildings space.