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My objective is not to dissuade you from designing around 20° delta T at design load. It’s to assure you the sun will come up tomorrow if you happen to pick a different value.

National Energy Control Corp. (NECC), a leading wholesale distributor of commercial/industrial HVAC parts and supplies, has announced the release of its new Hydronic and Steam Sourcebook.

Watts Water Technologies Inc. has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire AERCO International Inc., a portfolio entity of The Riverside Co., in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition of AERCO is expected to close before the end of this year subject to customary closing conditions.

While those familiar with biomass heating are acutely aware of its numerous benefits and versatile applications, others remain unfamiliar with the recent technological advances that have made biomass heating an efficient, viable option for many customers.

While traditional hospital HVAC systems often consist of chillers and boilers, other types of equipment are becoming more widely accepted in the health care market, including variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, air curtains, and geothermal heat pumps. 

According to the experts, the most common mistake made by designers and installers is failing to calculate the correct heat load. 

As radiant's benefits are becoming more widely recognized, manufacturers are rolling out new products designed to lower labor costs and make radiant more affordable and accessible.

It takes a special set of skills and passion for a contractor to become an expert in hydronic systems, and once these guys get started talking about their work, it’s hard to get them to stop.

I was having a conversation the other day with Ara Marcus Daniels, author of many plumbing books, who is quite dead. I do such things because I have time on my hands and not much of a life.

HVAC manufacturers share their latest heating products — including photos, specifications, warranty info, and more — in this detailed showcase.