How well do you know radiant hydronic heating and cooling? Take the challenge by clicking on the image below. This isn’t a test of everything there is to know, but it will give you (or your manager) an idea of how well you know some of the key facts underlying skills. Answers are provided at the end. For any questions you get wrong, follow the links in the answers to hone your knowledge.
The design of hydronic heat distribution piping affects overall comfort levels,... More
Finned-tube baseboard is the most commonly installed hot-water heating system in... More
Using PEX tubing and panel radiators, the author retrofitted central heating with... More
A reader ponders whether to stick with steam or convert to hydronic. More
With the right hardware and layout, hot-water heating saves energy and makes ideal... More
How much insulation is necessary under a typical basement radiant slab? More
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