Radiant & Hydronics

The Glitch & The Fix: Mixed results

An installer is asked to connect a single speed geothermal water-to-water heat pump to a highly-zoned low temperature hydronic distribution system.

John Siegenthaler: A diversionary detail

The heating output and coefficient of performance (COP) of any hydronic heat pump is very dependent on the water temperature leaving the heat pump’s condenser.

Dan Holohan: Frugal tools

Who doesn’t like to talk about tools? I asked a bunch of my friends about the tools that live on in sweet memory as frugal tools — tools that were worth the investment.

PM Profile: Uponor's Aaron Stotko, Andrew Koppi and Stephanie Radel

Uponor North America launched its new Complete Polymer Solution for commercial-piping applications in the U.S.

Plumbing Industry Rallies to Repair Texas

A perfect storm of events left Texas residents grasping for the most basic needs — power and running water.

PPI announces major update to its free Plastic Pipe Design Calculator

The calculator allows the user to select either IP/US or Metric/SI working units, as well as multiple fluids (e.g., water, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol). Fluid temperatures and mix ratios are chosen by the user, and results can be viewed, printed or emailed.

Voris Mechanical celebrates 75 years in business

The third generation full service mechanical contractor is known as a professional firm of exceptional skills in construction and installation of piping, HVAC, commercial refrigeration and HVACR service.

Viega announced as sustainability and climate leader

Viega has been announced as one of the 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders by TBD Media Group. This campaign is based on the United Nations’ naming of 17 goals as part of its Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. Read More

Mestek acquires Slant/Fin Baseboard

The acquisition of Slant/Fin baseboard assets brings together a major business component of two family-run companies who have always focused on consistently manufacturing and delivering superior quality, solutions-based hydronic heating equipment to residential and commercial customers across North America.