Former ADD Systems VP Roger Keyser has died

August 23, 2023

ADD Systems in Flanders, NJ, has sadly announced the passing of long-time employee Roger Keyser. According to Keyser's obituary, he peacefully passed away on August 10, just days after his 70th birthday.  In a statement on …

Noritz introduces the No Roof Kit

August 16, 2023

Noritz America, a manufacturer of tankless water heaters, has removed the need for roof access during tankless installations with its new No Roof Kit accessory. In addition to eliminating the contractor's need to climb on …

NORA releases episode 5 of “In The LOOP with NORA” podcast

August 15, 2023

The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) has released the fifth episode of its podcast series, "In the LOOP with NORA." The podcast series looks at how the liquid fuel heating industry lowers carbon emissions from …

Cargas announces Phase 2 of integration with P3 Propane Safety

August 10, 2023

P3 Propane Safety and Cargas Energy have announced that Phase 2 of their integration has been released, which includes new features developed on behalf of mutual customers shared by the two software platforms. Cargas and P3 …

Weil-McLain presents ‘School of Better Heating’ training programs

August 8, 2023

Residential heating contractors can hone their boiler technology and hydronic skills and knowledge by participating in a Weil-McLain "School of Better Heating" training program this fall. The "School of Better Heating" program is an annual …

The Evolution of Hybrid Heating Systems

August 7, 2023

As the push for “electrification” continues in nearly all aspects of our lives (electric cars, stoves and heating/cooling systems), there should be a discussion on how to incorporate the (relatively) new technology with the existing …

Hedging for Warm Winters

Hedging the weather can be one way to weatherproof your business. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. For the past 3+ years, this has been our collective reality—COVID-19, quarantine, a weak economy, supply-chain issues, more COVID, …

It’s Time to Step Up and Fight for Your Future

At the National Propane Gas Association convention in Nashville, TN, I was asked to lead a panel on fighting forced electrification. Hearing updates from executives in multiple States left me both alarmed and surprisingly optimistic. The …

The Gas Side— Honeywell SmartValves™: Part 13

Part 13, from the Jul/Aug 2023 Indoor Comfort. Parts 1 & 2, from the Jul/Aug and Sep/Oct 2021 Indoor Comfort can be found here. Part 3, from the Nov/Dec 2021 Indoor Comfort can be found here. Part 4, from the Jan/Feb 2022 Indoor Comfort can be …

Watts announces LF919 backflow preventer with flood sensor

August 3, 2023

Watts has announced that flood sensing technology will now come standard on all of the company's small diameter LF919 backflow preventers. Flood sensors can be easily activated with the purchase of an activation kit to …