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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.

Based on the results from energy simulations of different home types in six regions of Canada, annual energy savings of up to 18% could be realized with radiant heat.

Baseboarders are available in a tall profile to suit taller high-output hydronic heaters in addition to a new style.

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.

RIDGID introduces the new inline RP 200-B Press Tool, which offers contractors a fast and reliable way to join copper, stainless-steel and PEX tubing in hard-to-reach spaces.

Uponor’s Fast Trak knobbed mats provide a faster method for installing PEX tubing in a radiant floor heating system.

This new tool from Mr. PEX saves both time and your back.

The Plastics Pipe Institute named San Francisco’s Pier 15 Exploratorium as its Project of the Year in the Building/Construction division. The 330,000-sq.-ft., LEED-Gold historic structure is projected to be 57% more efficient than the ASHRAE 90.1 energy standard requires.

 Electric radiant heating system manufacturer Warmly Yours has three tips to selling an electric radiant system to homeowners: affordable luxury, two price points and voltage requirements. 

RIDGID’s Close Quarters ASTM F1807 PEX Crimp Tools have handle openings up to 70% smaller than standard PEX crimp tools.