Radiant & Hydronics

October 27, 2022

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Why hydronic system protection isn't complete without a permanent magnet

Do you work on closed-loop hydronic heating and cooling systems? Does your installation or service include equipment protection? If so, does it include a permanent magnet? If not, it should, and here's why…

The Glitch + The Fix: Pellet particulars

Because the price of fuel oil has increased dramatically over the last several months, an installer with lots of experience in installing conventional oil-fired boilers is asked to install a pellet-fired boiler.

Dan Holohan: Pipe stories

I called the plumber because there’s an immediacy to plumbing; and I’m old enough to know that it’s best for me not to touch pipes. To each his own trade.

Ray Wohlfarth: Carbon monoxide safety

The students in the dormitory started complaining of headaches and nausea. When the number of students with the same symptoms kept rising, the administration knew something was wrong. The maintenance department dispatched a service technician to investigate.

Adventures in Plumbing & Heating with Dave Yates | Volume 3

Plumbing & Mechanical is proud to present to you the third installment of “Adventures in Plumbing & Heating,” featuring the expert advice of industry veteran Dave Yates.

Oventrop celebrates grand opening of Connecticut facility

Oventrop recently celebrated the grand opening of its new facility in East Granby, Connecticut.

2023 AHR Innovation Award Winners Announced

Each year, winners are chosen in ten industry categories to represent the most innovative products and technologies set to hit the market in the year ahead.

Bradford White names Rich Simons senior vice president of product strategy and marketing

Simons has more than 30 years of experience in the boiler and water heating industry.

New leadership announced for Service Roundtable

Service Roundtable President Matt Michel and Senior Vice President David Heimer announced they are stepping down at the end of the year.

New PHCC chapter organized in Arkansas

Officially chartered in October 2022 as a PHCC-affiliated association in Arkansas, the chapter has elected officers, identified goals for 2022 and established a recruiting strategy to bring on new members to the organization.

Rheem combination boiler

The Rheem Combination Boiler offers efficient heating combined with continuous hot water from one unit, the company notes.

Rinnai boiler series

The Rinnai I-Series boilers offer both heat-only and combination models with simultaneous delivery of heat and hot water in one unit.

Thermal Solutions condensing water-tube boilers

AMP condensing, water-tube boilers by Thermal Solutions are AHRI-certified at 97% efficiency and offer 10:1 turndown.

As market conditions continue to shift, are you looking for a way to make your company’s bids stand out from the competition without compromising the job’s profitability?

During the webinar, Billy Stevens, owner of an $11 million Plumbing and HVAC company, will share how embracing change has played a role in his company’s success.