As global energy planning moves away from fossil fuels and toward electricity, an increasing number of hydronic heating systems are being supplied by heat pumps. 

Each year, Plumbing & Mechanical editors receive thousands of product releases from industry manufacturers. 

Heat pumps are incredibly useful devices. 

The dawning of a new year has PHVAC industry experts cautiously optimistic about new opportunities that lie ahead in 2021. 

Hydronic heating professionals often promote the concept that current generation mod/con boilers can operate with AFUEs in the range of 95% and above. 

Whenever a hydronic system is divided into several zones, it’s worth considering a buffer tank between the heat source and distribution system. 

Lochinvar recently launched 20 new commercial heat pump models ranging from 25,000 to 250,000 Btu/h, and with modular installation capabilities up to 2 million Btu/h. 

Part of running any business is looking ahead and trying to read the “tea leaves” that are relevant to that business. 

A client asks a heating contractor to set up a floor heating system for a new 7,500 square foot machine shop.