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2013 March

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On the road: At ISH Frankfurt 2013, the largest heating and plumbing show in the world

April 10, 2013

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Plumbing & Mechanical Editor and Group Publisher Bob Miodonski journeyed to Germany mid-March to attend the popular ISH trade show

Overpowered

March 2013: The Glitch and the Fix

April 10, 2013

By John Siegenthaler, P.E.

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An installer decides to use a four-way motorized mixing valve to interface between a gas-fired, cast-iron boiler and a low-temperature radiant panel system.

Study says owners of energy-efficient homes default less on mortgages

March 31, 2013

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A new study shows the risk of mortgage default is one-third lower for energy-efficient, Energy Star-rated homes

U.S. Solar Heating and Cooling Alliance formed to grow SHC market

March 22, 2013

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On Feb. 19, the Solar Energy Industries Association launched the U.S. Solar Heating and Cooling Alliance

Waste heat from burning garbage piped underground to heat a city

March 22, 2013

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Cardiff, Wales, may see heat piped underground for use in homes and businesses from burning garbage

Radiant heating system cause of condo fire

March 22, 2013

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Firefighters in Back Bay, Mass., said a fire in the five-story, three-condo building was started by an underfloor radiant heating system

Solar thermal incentive program expanded in California

March 22, 2013

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California regulators have expanded the state’s California Solar Initiative Thermal Program in an effort to provide enhanced incentives for solar heating and cooling technologies

Geothermal energy for developing countries

March 22, 2013

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The World Bank announced March 6 a major international effort to expand renewable power generation in developing countries by tapping an underutilized resource: geothermal energy

NYSERDA home performance contractors recognized by DOE for energy-efficiency projects

March 31, 2013

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Fourteen building trades contractors participating in the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s Home Performance with Energy Star program received 2012 Century Club Awards from the U.S. Department of Energy

NY heating oil firms may have sold diluted oil to residential, commercial customers

March 22, 2013

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The New York Times reported March 20 that state and federal authorities are investigating several New York heating oil businesses

NCI unveils performance-based program to increase contractor profits

March 31, 2013

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National Comfort Institute members and guests were introduced to the 4-Dimensional Performance-Based Contracting Business Model at the group’s annual summit

DOE proposes waiver for large electric storage water heaters

March 31, 2013

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The U.S. Department of Energy held a public meeting March 15 on its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to establish a waiver process

AHRI gives $20,500 in education funding to students, instructors and veterans

March 31, 2013

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The Clifford H. “Ted” Rees Jr., Scholarship Foundation recently announced the recipients of $20,500 in scholarship funds

Connecticut heating oil dealers balk at tax hike to fund energy-efficiency projects

March 22, 2013

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Heating oil and propane dealers protested at a public hearing March 19 in Hartford, Conn.

5 reasons to switch from forced-air heating to radiant heating

March 31, 2013

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Massachusetts-based Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has five reasons for its customers to switch from forced-air heating to radiant heating

Ductless technology ebook

April 10, 2013

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Sister publication The News and the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute recently released a 24-page ebook explaining the technology and installation tips of ‘ductless’ air conditioning

Hydronic mixing block simplifies radiant heating installation

April 10, 2013

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The new Viega hydronic mixing block simplifies wiring, piping and programming for radiant heating systems.

Electric anode system for large storage tanks

April 10, 2013

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Niles Steel Tank now offers new electric-powered anode systems for large, glass-lined storage tanks.

Commercial boiler control integrates temperature, ignition and safety

April 10, 2013

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The new modulating or stage-fire VERSA IC boiler control from Raypak fully integrates temperature control, ignition, safety and individual fault monitoring

Brazed-plate heat exchangers

April 10, 2013

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Xylem adds four new Bell & Gossett BPX brazed-plate heat exchangers to its popular line of large-plate heat exchangers.

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2013 QSC Power Meeting XXXVIII

March 14-16, 2013, San Diego

Photos by Kelly Faloon/Plumbing & Mechanical

4/18/13 2:00 pm EDT

Smart Pumping -- The "New Normal" in Hydronics

This webinar will explain the benefits these circulators offer, and show you how to best apply them in residential and light commercial hydronic systems. It will cover both basic and unique applications for the Bell & Gossett VARIO and AUTO circulators. Why not make the “hydraulic efficiency” of your systems on par with their thermal efficiency. This webinar will show you how to do it.

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The Hydronics Know How II CD contains all the columns and articles John Siegenthaler has written for Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer, from the very first in July 1996 through December 2008. That’s over 200 articles and columns covering everything from heat loss to hydraulic separation.

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