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I recently installed my first Lochinvar Noble combi-boiler, it was a replacement upgrade from a failed dual purpose tank heater supplying heat to both garage and basement radiant floors. This model was the 199K Btu running on natural gas, vented in 3″ (factory outlet size on boiler) with a rating of 95% AFUE. Lochinvar specs Read more

Inspired by watching “Tiny Home” shows on TV lately, Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr has embarked on a new adventure—tiny home building. “They looked to be a fun, bite-sized project for my weekends and evenings, and as I watched the shows and searched the online communities, I noticed there was not much focus on the plumbing Read more

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Mokena, Ill. — The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) announced that members will now be able to offer financing for their customers through Kilowatt Financial, LLC, an industry-leading energy-efficiency finance specialist. These programs enable contractors to reach more customers and close more sales than ever before. “As a former hydronic service contractor, I cannot tell our Read more

Mokena, Ill.  – The Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA) is inviting entries from the entire industry — not just RPA members — for its 2015 System Design Showcase Awards. The annual competition, previously open only to individuals and companies who are RPA members, provides an opportunity for designers and contractors to demonstrate their creativity and finesse Read more