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ClimateMaster variable-speed geothermal heat pump

October 28, 2015

ClimateMaster’s Trilogy 45 Q-Mode is a variable-speed geothermal heat pump system which lowers operating costs.

AFSA's 2016 fire sprinkler system training schedule

October 27, 2015

The American Fire Sprinkler Association announced the 2016 schedule for its popular Beginning Fire Sprinkler System Planning School.

Sustainable uses for plastic pipe

Statistics prove green building construction is not a fad, that it is here to stay.

Kelly Faloon

October 21, 2015

Plastic piping systems can help conserve water and energy.

Bosch Thermotechnology celebrates National Geothermal Day on Oct. 20

October 20, 2015

Bosch Thermotechnology is sponsoring on behalf of geo industry.

Truck of the Month: Sugar Hollow Solar, Asheville, N.C.

Sugar Hollow Solar is sweetening the current.

Nadia Askar

October 15, 2015

In addition to the Asheville area, Sugar Hollow Solar covers western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina.

Dubious solar hot water drainback

The Glitch & The Fix, October 2015

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

October 14, 2015

An installer uses an unpressurized thermal storage tank for drainback protection of a solar thermal system, and carefully slopes all the collectors and collector array piping for 1/4 in. per ft. drop.

NASP restrained joint pipe system

September 30, 2015

NASP’s Certa-Lok C905/RJ PVC pipe is a nonmetallic, mechanically restrained joint pipe system designed for use in potable and reclaimed water, fire protection and force main sewer systems.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 28, 2015

Why I prefer drainback solar thermal systems.