Have a look at the rating tables for most finned-tube baseboards sold in North America, and chances are, you’ll see a footnote under the table that reads something like this: “Ratings are based on ...

What size (1/2″ or 3/4″ or 1″) and type (PEXa PEXb PEXc) would you use if you had a 3 Family in Brooklyn and you wanted to redo the heating hot water pipe runs to pex?

One of our website visitors, Robert, sent us an e-mail complaining that we never talk about hot water baseboard heating systems (localized radiant heating). “All I ever read about is forced hot air ...

As the old saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat. The same can be said of residential hydronic systems, which can be designed around numerous types of terminal units, including ...

Copper vs plastic pipes is a common conundrum when looking to fit new pipework in your home. Which should you use for everyday plumbing projects? Which should you use for central heating? Can you use ...