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Dubious solar hot water drainback

The Glitch & The Fix, October 2015
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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.


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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.


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Solar freeze protection

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 28, 2015

Why I prefer drainback solar thermal systems.


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The solvent-welding process

Solvent welding is the fundamental element to a complete and functional piping system.
September 27, 2015

Tips for getting the perfect fit.


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Viega PEX fire protection fittings

August 25, 2015

Bosch geothermal flow centers

August 25, 2015

AFSA awards $20,000 in scholarships

August 20, 2015

The American Fire Sprinkler Association awarded scholarships to 10 high school graduating seniors randomly selected from 65,570 applicants.


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Bosch to give awards for energy-efficient projects

July 30, 2015

To qualify, submitted project work must have been completed between Jan. 1, 2014, and Nov. 30, 2015.


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Thermal batteries for renewable energy systems

Living in the experiment.
July 20, 2015

When our master bathroom was featured on the cover of a 1999 issue of Radiant Living magazine, the article revealed many improvements the house had received over its life.


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Geo-Flo Products geothermal integrated buffer tank

June 24, 2015

Geo?Flo Products’ Hydro?Connect system is designed for geothermal water?to?water or combination heat pumps and low-mass boilers.


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