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Demand BEST 6.0 — there is no excuse not to model before going to EnergyPlus

May 17, 2022
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One of the many issues surrounding climate change is the efficiency of HVAC systems. In fact, the EPA suggests that space heating and cooling accounts for about 48 percent of energy use in U.S. residences and about 44 percent of energy use in commercial buildings.  


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An aerial shot of a radiant installation in a restaurant in San Antonio, Texas.

Meeting demand for radiant

Best practices for proper design.
Adam Botts
May 12, 2022
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Demand for radiant heating and cooling is on the rise.
A 2021 report from Research and Markets predicted the global hydronic system market would grow by $1.3 billion from 2021 to 2025, progressing at a compound annual growth rate of 7%.


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Pipe quality can make or break a snow- and ice-melting (SIM) system
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Snow- and ice-melt system helps State Park welcome guests all winter long

Contractors installed 40,173 feet of 3/4-inch RAUPEX crosslinked polyethylene (PEXa) O2 barrier pipe in 165 loops, serviced by nine custom-made manifolds.
Kevin Hale
May 10, 2022
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Facilities and grounds managers who operate in colder climates know all too well that snow and ice management can be a significant expense and time-consuming challenge. The obvious and direct costs of plow and snow hauling services as well as the chemical and salt requirements are labor and equipment intensive, and are often only the tip of the literal iceberg.


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WarmlyYours Pro-Tect constant wattage heating cables

WarmlyYours Pro-Tect constant wattage heating cables

May 9, 2022
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WarmlyYours’s constant wattage (7 watts per linear foot) PRO-Tect heating cables will protect your most vulnerable pipes from freezing.


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Viega Radiant Auto-Balancing System

Viega Radiant Auto-Balancing System

May 6, 2022
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Viega's RABS allows temperature monitoring of every return circuit in a system. 


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Uponor’s prefabricated Radiant Rollout Mat

How prefabricated radiant panels are revolutionizing commercial construction

Greater installation efficiency and accuracy allow contractors to meet tight schedules and budgets.
Kim Bliss
May 5, 2022
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By now, everyone has heard the message that prefabrication is the answer to greater job-site productivity, installation consistencies and project profitability. However, there’s a new trend beginning to take hold that offers even better results for large commercial projects looking to maximize smart building design with radiant heating and cooling systems.


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Radiant Rollout Mats from Uponor

Uponor North America radiant mat

May 5, 2022
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Saving up to 85% in install time, Radiant Rollout Mats from Uponor are a custom-designed, prefabricated, pre-pressurized solution for faster, easier, more consistent commercial radiant heating and cooling installations.


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tekmar Control Systems snow-melt sensor shim kit and cover plate

tekmar Control Systems snow-melt sensor shim kit and cover plate

May 4, 2022
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tekmar launched two new accessories. The Leveling Shim Kit 096 prevents standing water on top of snow/ice sensors by making them flush with the surface of a slab.


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Dan Holohan: Good help is hard to find

Stay or go?
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Dan Holohan
May 3, 2022
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My neighbor, Tony, loves his house. We live in a low-crime neighborhood on Long Island but Tony is always on guard against miscreants. He has a Ring camera on every side of his house, mounted high so they’re protected from spray paint. Some of the cameras turn on klieg lights and alarms if I step outside at night to toss the trash in the can. 


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John Siegenthaler: Combining an air-to-water heat pump with a heated floor slab

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 3, 2022
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Over the last few years, I’ve written several columns describing how air-to-water heat pumps can provide heating, cooling and domestic hot water for homes. Many of the systems involve buffer tanks to help stabilize heat transfer from the heat pump to a zoned distribution system.


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Plumbing manufacturers proudly display products made in America

This month, while Americans everywhere celebrate Independence Day, the Plumbing & Mechanical team decided to highlight some of the many plumbing products made in the USA. The following 25 images were submitted by manufacturers proud to display their American-made products.

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2018 ISH China & CIHE draws record crowd

The May 22-24 event in Beijing hosts 1,300 exhibitors and welcomes 70,202 visitors — a 13.9% increase over 2017.

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