At the Taco Comfort Solutions booth at this year’s AHR Expo, the company had a new twist—a virtual reality (VR) demo and a glimpse into the future of training. Mechanical Hub caught up with Dave Holdorf, Product & Application Instructor – East for Taco. Here is what Dave had to say: With the success of […] The post VR Technology Displayed in the Taco Booth appeared first on Hydronics Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors ..read more

Anyone with a military background will recall the U.S. Government’s penchant for acronyms. MREs, BDUs, MRAPs, the list goes on. Unfortunately, this dynamic is also present when discussing the efficiency enhancing feature known as outdoor reset. ODT, SWT, LWT, etc. It’s enough to cause a BM in your BVDs! Well, U.S. Boiler Company has once […] The post Skip Outdoor Reset with Rate-Based Reset appeared first on Hydronics Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors ..read more

80 Gallon Tanks,  a Mainstay of Residential Construction, are Being Replaced With Smaller Units to Meet Energy Requirements Over the next decade or so, many veteran plumbers will recall the good old days as the ones where they installed 80-gallon electric water heaters. Once standard in many homebuilding projects, those tanks are products of bygone […] The post Say Goodbye to the ’80s! appeared first on Hydronics Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors ..read more

In today’s competitive market, it’s important to choose products that improve productivity and profitability. PEX isn’t a new pipe material, but more plumbers are choosing it as their preferred pipe type — and for good reason too. Explore the key reasons PEX is the best tubing to use for your next plumbing installation. 1.      It’s […] The post 4 Reasons to Install a PEX Plumbing System for Your Next Project appeared first on Hydronics Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors ..read more

Homeowners in the United States are becoming more inclined to update their residences with the latest smart home technology. Smart homes are the homes of the future and come fully equipped with a range of interconnected devices to offer benefits to the average homeowner. Smart voice assistants, smart kitchen appliances, smart home security systems, and […] The post The Evolving Role of Technicians in the Age of Smart Home Technology appeared first on Hydronics Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors ..read more

For a boiler to operate properly, the liquid it contains must maintain the correct pH levels. If the pH level is not regularly tested and properly maintained, minerals can build up on the inside of the components. Or the water can turn acidic and attack the boiler’s metallic components and piping from the inside out, […] The post Understanding and Managing pH in hydronic heating systems appeared first on Hydronics Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors ..read more

What is corrosion? We’ve all seen it and talked about it at some point, right? So, how well do we really understand it? It is important to understand that corrosion is a natural process, and it will occur in every system where any type of metal is present. From pipes and fittings to major components, […] The post How Corrosion Destroys a Hydronic System appeared first on Hydronics Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors ..read more

Speed and accuracy are the name of the game when it comes to a successful piping installation and a thriving business. Whether you’re installing potable plumbing or hydronic piping, the faster and more precise the job, the more time and money you potentially have to work on other projects. While there are hundreds of tips […] The post 3 Tips to Speed Your Piping Installs appeared first on Hydronics Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors ..read more

Two directors discuss how switching from PEX-b pipe with crimp-style fittings to Uponor PEX-a pipe with ProPEX® expansion connections made a big impact on their business. Kimbel Mechanical Systems is one of the nation’s preeminent mechanical contractors, specializing in plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work in more than a dozen states on both sides of the […] The post Kimbel Mechanical Elevates Productivity and Performance by Switching to PEX-a with Expansion Connections appeared first on Hydronics Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors ..read more

BIM, which stands for “building information modeling” is becoming the fastest-growing innovation for managing commercial construction projects. From adding greater efficiencies and productivity to reducing product waste and employee resources waste, BIM is providing benefits for everyone in the design and construction chain — from engineers to project managers to installing contractors. BIM defined So […] The post How BIM Provides Greater Efficiencies, Productivity for Commercial Projects appeared first on Hydronics Hub | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors ..read more