Many of you have responded to recent water balance articles with this question: “What do we do when a water system lacks balancing valves and test ports?" Let’s take a look at how you can test, ...

John Siegenthaler, P.E., delivered this free session sponsored by the Green Mechanical Council. ORLANDO, FLA. — A packed room greeted John Siegenthaler, P.E. and principle for Appropriate Designs as ...

When it comes to energy-efficient residential heating, heat pumps and condensing furnaces have grabbed most of the attention lately. But the benefits of hydronic radiant systems should not be ...

Heated floors are luxurious and affordable. We'll tell you how to select the best floor-warming system for your home.

Electric radiant floor systems typically consist of electric heating cables built into the floor. Electrical matting may also be mounted on the subfloor or below floor covering. The primary advantages ...