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Jan. 14, 2013

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STAINLESS STEEL RESIDENTIAL MANIFOLD

THIS STAINLESS STEEL RESIDENTIAL MANIFOLD ships fully assembled, ready for mounting....More
Jan. 10, 2013

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Getting acquainted with the new Radiant Professionals Alliance

This is the second in a series of articles on the new Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA)....More
Nov. 2, 2012

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2700 SERIES HEATING CABLES

THE 2700 SERIES HEATING CABLES are self-regulating....More
Nov. 2, 2012

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DUAL-SIZE EASY SEAL CRIMPER

THE DUAL-SIZE EASY SEAL CRIMPER is for making fast, leak-proof PEX tubing connections....More
Nov. 2, 2012

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RADIANTPERT PE-RT TUBING

RADIANTPERT PE-RT TUBING is for use in hydronic heating, cooling, snow melting and distribution applications....More
Oct. 9, 2012

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SolarLogic wins two awards at annual Radiant Professionals Alliance conference

SolarLogic LLC, a New Mexico solar heating technology company, recently won two first place trophies in the Radiant Professionals Alliance System Showcase Awards....More
Oct. 4, 2012

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New RPA stages its big comeback meeting

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — The Radiant Professionals Alliance recorded another chapter in its comeback year, hosting the first annual meeting of the revitalized RPA during the Mechanical Systems Week conference and show here in late September....More
Oct. 4, 2012

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ACCA kicks off Radiant & Hydronics Council

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In any business, the people are more important than the widgets. Air Conditioning Contractors of America did a good job assembling the right people at its first Radiant & Hydronics Council meeting here in mid-September....More
Sep. 18, 2012

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New Hydronics Roundtable Raises The Bar For Radiant & Hydronics Contractors

On September 11 and 12, ACCA, the nation’s largest organization of indoor environment and energy services contracting businesses and its Radiant & Hydronics Council (RHC) held its first-ever Hydronics Roundtable at the Providence Downtown Marriott in Providence, RI....More
Sep. 4, 2012

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Tom Meyer appointed to RPA Board of Directors as chairman of RPA’s Codes and Standards Committee

Tom Meyer, director of technical programs at the National Environmental Balancing Bureau, has been named to the board of directors of the Radiant Professionals Alliance and will chair the organization’s Codes and Standards Committee....More
Aug. 14, 2012

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RPA Seeks Volunteers to Serve on Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code Working Group

The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) is seeking representatives to serve on a working group to assist in the creation of the Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code (USEHC), the first and only code that will fully integrate all aspects of hydronic heating and cooling systems, including solar thermal, radiant, and geothermal technology....More
Aug. 3, 2012

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New class of high-efficiency modular heat-exchanger collects solar energy, cools patios, melts snow

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – Inventor Robert Barmore, owner and CEO of manufacturer Therma-HEXX LLC, set out to tackle the thermal impacts of traditional pedestal-mounted and ground-mounted architectural pavers and flagstones typically used on high-rise building roofs, plazas, sidewalks and pool patios. “Their temperature can surge to over 140°F on sunny days, creating an intolerable environment,” he said. “In winter, snow and ice accumulate on them, rendering the areas unusable.”...More
Aug. 3, 2012

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Hydronic radiant wall heating, still the greatest trade secret in the U.S. 4

Every time I go across the Atlantic to visit a trade show on hydronic heating systems in Europe, I see more and more radiant systems designed for walls and ceilings. I recently returned from the Mostra Convego Fiero (Comfort Show and Convention) in Milan, Italy, where I saw a continuation of what I have been seeing over the past 10 years. There were limitless displays of radiant wall heating/cooling and ceiling panels of every shape, design and size....More
Aug. 2, 2012

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UAF Sustainable Village is lab for experimental building, mechanical systems

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA — A collaborative effort between the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) and the Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC) is getting national acclaim....More
Jul. 24, 2012

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Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification

Superior Radiant Products Ltd. (SRP) is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed and passed the auditing requirements for ISO 9001:2008....More
Jun. 7, 2012

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PLASTIC PEX PRESS SYSTEM

THE PLASTIC PEX PRESS SYSTEM uses the company’s Smart Connect feature for joining PEX tubing....More
Jun. 5, 2012

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RPA calls for System Design Showcase Competition entries

MOKENA, ILL. — The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) is now accepting entries for its System Design Showcase 2012 competition, an exceptional way for designers and contractors to demonstrate their creativity and finesse in design and competence in installation before their peers in the radiant and hydronic industry....More
May 15, 2012

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New RPA Board of Directors Officers Appointed

The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) Board of Directors has new officers as appointed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Board of Directors....More
Apr. 9, 2012

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Michael Geagan Hired as RPA Director of Technical Services

Michael Geagan has been hired to serve as the new Director of Technical Services for the Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA)....More
Mar. 26, 2012

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RPA Seeks Technical Services Manager, Restores Membership, Reinstates Showcase Competition and Announces Annual Membership Meeting

The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) is seeking a Manager, RPA Technical Services to lead the RPA’s development of a Solar/Radiant/Hydronics Code and keep RPA members abreast of new or expanded areas of interest, products and services. Individuals with experience in the design and installation of radiant, hydronic and solar technologies preferred....More
Feb. 1, 2012

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You vote to elect legislators, not regulators

In early 2011 when the PHCC Board of Directors began to develop a new strategic plan, it noted the current Administration’s shift to move its agenda through the regulatory process instead of the legislative process....More
Jan. 11, 2012

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Contractor

PEX STAPLER

THIS NEW PEX STAPLER is designed for use with in-floor radiant heating installations...More
Jan. 10, 2012

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Contractor

FAST TRAK RADIANT INSTALLATION SYSTEM

THE FAST TRAK RADIANT INSTALLATION SYSTEM is available in two models: 0.5 and 1.3i. Fast Trak 0.5 is ½" thick, eliminating the need to alter baseboards, moldings or doors...More
Nov. 1, 2011

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Contractor

Hydronics left behind: Can the trend be reversed?

We don’t want to hear it, but the reality is that hydronics are on the endangered species list of space heating....More
Oct. 14, 2011

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Contractor

IAPMO close to deal to take over RPA

Radiant Professionals Alliance President Dorothy Biggs sent an open letter to RPA members in mid-October stating that RPA is being taken over by the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials....More