With a number of innovations, Weil-McLain® now offers an enhanced line of its popular SlimFit™ high-efficiency condensing gas boilers. New features include improved boiler-to-boiler communication, Modbus® and BACnet® for linking with BAS (building automation systems), express set up wizard, 10 preset typical heating systems, and updated controls interface for simpler navigation, at-a-glance boiler status, diagnostics Read more
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Jason Ridgeway, owner of Ridgeway Home Services, relies on the Grundfos Magna pump for the snow-melt system of a 24,000-sq.-ft. custom-built home. Check out the latest video trailer in the Mechanical Hub Onsite Video Series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSqeA_d2FIE Read more
December Webinar Completes Component Selection Series Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr, training and education manager, completes a two-part boiler component selection series on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 12 noon CST concentrating on key components used in renewable energy hydronic systems, how they work and their application considerations. For over 30 years, Rohr has installed plumbing, radiant Read more
Watts Radiant’s R-flex is a pre-insulated, flexible, energy-saving PEX piping system with a durable, waterproof outer cover. It provides cost-effective distribution for heating, cooling, and snow melting applications in schools, universities, resorts, housing developments, and other residential facilities. R-flex consists of a long-lasting PEX carrier pipe or pipes surrounded by thick insulation layers, all contained Read more
During the past decade, the number of condensing boilers, furnaces and water heaters being installed has continued to rise every year. All indications are that this trend will continue and in some cases is already mandated by federal authorities. Provisions for dealing with the corrosive condensate from these appliances are covered by the Plumbing Codes Read more