Heat Exchanger Sizing

Heat exchangers transfer heat between two mediums without allowing them to come into direct contact. Make sure to size heat exchangers correctly, whether you need one for a snow melt or swimming pool application or to isolate open and closed hydronic heating loops. FlatPlate offers a website for heat exchanger sizing. Sign up for free here, and go to SupplyHouse.com to purchase FlatPlate heat exchangers.

Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat

Don’t update your heating or cooling system without upgrading your thermostat. Internet-enabled thermostats are the future of the industry and Honeywell’s new Wi-Fi VisionPRO makes it easy to switch. This low-voltage thermostat is compatible with hydronic systems and furnaces up to 3 heat/2 cool. With the same programmability features and sensor capabilities as standard VisionPRO models, the Wi-Fi version also provides access to the thermostat through your home’s Wi-Fi network and remote control through Honeywell’s Total Connect Comfort website and app. Using Adaptive Intelligent Recovery technology, the thermostat conforms to your system to meet desired temperatures at optimal times. Visit SupplyHouse.com to find the Wi-Fi VisionPRO and more Honeywell thermostats.

Circulator Pump Shut-off Flanges

Most circulator pumps in hydronic heating systems connect to system piping via a flanged connection. The flanges needed to make these connections are not usually included with the circulator and are available in several different pipes sizes with either sweat or threaded connections. SupplyHouse.com carries pump flanges from all the leading circulator and flange manufacturers.

Shut-off flanges (also known as service or isolation flanges) can make the job of servicing or replacing a circulator much easier. These flanges isolate the pump from the rest of the system, ensuring that only water between the flanges will be lost and that the entire system will not have to be drained and refilled.

For more information on circulator pump replacement, watch our new video.

Radiant Heat Transfer Plates

Tubing for in-floor hydronic radiant heating systems functions most effectively in concrete slabs, but you can still have warm surfaces on upper floors of your home. Uponor’s Joist Trak panels make this possible. While you can install PEX tubing in under-floor joists without heat transfer panels, suspended pipe installations require higher water temperatures. Staple-up jobs can lead to uneven surface temperatures and “striping” on finished floors. Joist Trak panels solve both these problems, transmitting heat evenly at lower water temperatures. Available for both 3/8” and 1/2” PEX, Joist Trak panels are typically used in 16” joist bays with 8” tube spacing. Find them today at SupplyHouse.com and use our calculator to determine how many you need for your project.

Watch our New Boiler Video

Picking out a new boiler can be a daunting task for many homeowners. Familiarize yourself with important terms and learn the key things to look for by watching our boiler selection video. Selecting the right boiler can make speed up installation and allow your hydronic heating system to operate more efficiently. Visit SupplyHouse.com to watch the video and browse our selection of boilers from the most trusted names in the industry.