Dave Yates: Believe it or not

My dear, sweet 95-year-old mother-in-law fell and cracked several vertebrae last year. A few days later, she was having extreme pain and her doctor told us we should take her to the ER at one of our two local hospitals.

The Glitch and Fix: Hardware heavy

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

Codes Corner: A larger perspective on tiny house plumbing

When you hear the phrase “tiny house,” you may imagine a tepee tent house, an igloo or maybe a treehouse.

In remembrance of Craig Selover

The 1990 PMI president and recipient of the 2012 PMI President's Award, Craig Selover, 71, died on June 2 in Naples, FL.

Adventures in Hydronic Heating

We are proud to present the first in a four-part eBook series that chronicles Dave’s “Adventures in Hydronic Heating.”

Armstrong names new commercial director and country leader for U.S.

Building technology industries veteran Mike Fischer has joined Armstrong Fluid Technology as commercial director and country leader, USA.

IAPMO holds technical committee meetings for development of 2021 USHGC and USPSHTC

The results of these votes will be published in the Report on Comments, to be published for review in September.

PHCCCONNECT2020 moves to virtual format

With the theme “Expand Your Vision for Success,” the virtual conference will offer high-caliber keynote speakers, timely and relevant educational sessions and new virtual networking events, with the added benefit of experiencing it all from the comfort of an office or home.

MCAA mourns the passing of Robert T. Armistead

MCAA is saddened by the loss of Robert T. Armistead, P.E., who served as its president in 2010. Armistead died peacefully at his home on June 16, surrounded by his loving family

Service World Expo will go on in Tampa, Florida

Service World Expo will employ multiple safety measures, including temperature screenings, complimentary face masks, hand sanitation stations and increased cleaning and sanitation of common areas.

Uponor radiant mat

A custom-designed, prefabricated, pre-pressurized network of Uponor crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-a) tubing, the Uponor Radiant Rollout Mat is the ideal solution for faster, more consistent installations for large commercial radiant heating and cooling applications — saving up to 85% in installation time, the company notes.

Aquatherm molded fittings

Aquatherm molded fittings in 45s, 90s and tees are now available for its SDR 9, 11 and 17.6 product lines.

REHAU pre-insulated pipe

On projects that require hydronic distribution for heating/cooling, snow melting, geothermal, biomass and district energy management, REHAU INSULPEX pre-insulated pipe delivers convenience and energy-efficiency far beyond metal piping, the company says. Read More

Plumbing and Mechanical

2020 July

In the July 2020 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical, check out the latest trends in plumbing hand and electric tools; discover the advantages of tankless water heating in commercial applications; and much more.

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Radiant & Hydronics

June 29, 2020