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Free iPad app for electronic boiler controls

The new IHC Boiler Control Simulator App from U.S. Boiler Co. makes it easier for installers to get accustomed to electronic boiler controls.

April 24, 2013

The new IHC Boiler Control Simulator App from U.S. Boiler Co. makes it easier for installers to get accustomed to electronic boiler controls.

Can gas heat pumps be used for residential heating?

Gas heat pumps used in Europe’s commercial and industrial sector could be a major component for residential heating.

April 24, 2013

According to Cogeneration & On-Site Power Production magazine, gas heat pumps used in Europe’s commercial and industrial sector could be a major component for residential heating.

Smoke Gets in your Eyes

It’s time to do wood-fired heating right.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

April 19, 2013

Every August, I make a short trip to a local event call the Woodsmen’s Field Days. This gathering is all about cutting down trees and then slicing them up into either firewood or lumber.

Radiator Cover-Up

A simple way of killing convection and radiation.

Dan Holohan

April 19, 2013

One of my yellowed heating textbooks has a wonderful drawing of a Victorian radiator that has what looks like a teapot cozy over it.

Steam, the Original ‘Bad Boy’

Don’t approach steam like a hot water system.

Ray Wohlfarth

April 19, 2013

Steam systems have the reputation of being the “bad boy” of the industry and I believe it may be unfounded. Many contractors will suggest replacing the steam system with a new system but it may be fiscally unrealistic to do so.

Hydronic Automatic Fill Valve

April 19, 2013

Caleffi’s 5350 Series AutoFill fast-fill/pressure-reducing valve maintains system pressure at a set value, automatically feeding water as required when installed on the water inlet piping in closed hydronic systems.

Boiler Control

April 19, 2013

The tekmar Boiler Control 284 offers the ultimate level of flexibility in mixed boiler plant operation.

Tankless water heater scale prevention

April 19, 2013

The newest additions to the Heater Treater line of scale prevention systems are the RevFlo (no gauge) and RevFlo-G (with gauge) reversible flow units.