Getting Started on Your 2011 Projects

Looking for a good DIY Projects to start over the holiday weekend? Check out our Resource Center with how-to guides and videos to help get you started, or fill out our Radiant Heat Quote form and we can help you with your radiant heat design and materials list. Happy New Year!

Keep Your Gutters Ice-Free

Easy Heat Cable is easy to install and protects your home from ice build-up all winter. To prevent ice formation in your gutters, simply run the cable up the downspot, then down the gutter and back again so you have two lines running through. It is an easily maintained and relatively inexpensive way to protect your home in the winter.

Easy Heat Cable is available at www.supplyhouse.com.

Reset Controls - Every Boiler Should Have One

Boiler Reset Controls save you money and extend the life of your boiler by preventing it from running when it's not necessary - every boiler should have one! They take the outdoor temperature into account to let your boiler know when it can run for less time to reach the desired temperature. The Tekmar 256 works with your heating system, while the Tekmar 260 works with both your heating and domestic hot water system. Both controls are worthwhile investments to save money in the long run while saving energy in your home.

You can find these Tekmar boiler reset controls at www.supplyhouse.com.

The Barrier in Barrier PEX Tubing

Radiant heat systems are typically installed with Oxygen Barrier PEX Tubing. The "barrier" in this tubing is an extra layer that ensures no oxygen gets into your heating system. This protects the components in your system from rusting and also allows you to use cast iron components, which are more affordable.

There are several choices for barrier tubing including Rifeng oxygen barrier PEX and Wirsbo hePEX. Visit SupplyHouse.com today to get your PEX tubing and everything you need for your radiant heat system.

The Radiant Mixing Block - Save Time & Space

The Taco RMB-1 Radiant Mixing Block is a complete injection mixing system, combining a variable speed injection mixing control, injection circulator, system circulator and air elimination all in a single unit. It is a powerful and versatile system that gives you unmatched performance. Think of how much space you can save by installing just one unit instead of all those separate components!

The simple installation is where the real savings come in - you save hours of work whether you are installing the system or paying for service hours. It requires only four pipe connections and does not require special piping, a balancing valve, closely spaced tees, external control or complex wiring.

The Radiant Mixing Block is on sale right now at www.supplyhouse.com.

Get Your Radiant Heat Project Started

Want radiant heat but not sure what materials you need? We can help you determine the best method of installation for your home, compile your material list, and lay out your design. We have an RPA certified radiant heat designer on staff and have helped hundreds of customer through the process of installing radiant heat. Submit a quote and you'll be on your way to having warm floors in no time!

Taco Pumps - Reliability at a Great Price

You can always save on your Taco 007 pumps by ordering from SupplyHouse.com. We have the lowest price online, and you can save even more by buying in box quantities of four. These are easy to install, and have been trusted in the industry for years. They operate smoothly and quietly so you can save on costs while providing high quality, reliable units.

Prefer Grundfos or Wilo pumps? Browse our pumps category and find almost any size and style you need from top brands.

Control Your Thermostat From Your Phone

So many things you can do with a Blackberry, even adjust the temperature in your house! New network thermostat technology from BayWeb allows you to control your thermostat from any web-enabled mobile device. Check out the standard BayWeb network thermostats in black and gray, plus other accessories at www.supplyhouse.com.

Air Filter Maintenance Made Easy

Did you know your air filters should be replaced every year? You can save a lot of money by getting your replacement filters online at SupplyHouse.com. You can usually find the exact model you need and easily make the replacement yourself. Browse our large selection or try doing a search if you know the model number you are looking for.

Attaching PEX with the RB-5 Tool

Need to attach PEX tubing to your wood subfloor? The Peter Mangone RB-5 Manual Clip Gun allows you to do this easily and is great for small or one-time jobs. It does require more effort that the automatic tool but is much more affordable and is easy to use. Be sure to apply pressure with two hands and make sure the tool is pressed all the way down to insert each staple.

The RB-5 PEX-to-Wood attachment tool and the compatible staples are available at www.supplyhouse.com.

Keep Your PEX in Place at Every Turn

Metal bend supports can make your PEX tubing installation much easier by providing a rigid 90-degree bend that will keep the PEX in place. The metal bend supports available at SupplyHouse.com are zinc-plated and made by Uponor.

Insulate Your Pipes - It's Cheap & Easy

As water runs through the pipes in your heating system, lots of heat is lost if your pipes are not insulated. This wastes energy and money, but it's an easy fix! Insul-Lock pipe insulation starts at less than $2 per foot and comes pre-slit so it's easy to install.

Insul-Lock uses a pressure sensitive adhesive seam-seal system that guarantees a strong, durable seal without using messy adhesives that could spill. Simply slide the insulation over the pipe, peel back the release liner and apply pressure to close to install your insulation in seconds.

Start saving today with Insul-Lock insulation from www.supplyhouse.com.

$1500 Tax Credit Ends With 2010

Take Advantage of the $1500 Federal Tax Credit while you still can! All products eligible for the Tax Credit are marked on our site, including select high efficiency boilers, Takagi tankless water heaters and mini-split air conditioners.

The credit is worth 30% of the item's total cost, up to a maximum of $1,500 for products placed in service between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010 and installed in your primary residence.

Get your tax credit-eligible products at www.supplyhouse.com today to ensure you have time to install them before we ring in the new year!

Tame Unruly Tubing

The PEX Tube uncoiler is a great tool to help manage large rolls of tubing during your installation. The E6061000 works for rolls up to 1000 feet of 1/2" tubing (for large rolls of thicker tubing, you'll need the E6063000 model). It uses weighted arms to hold tubing in place while uncoiling and keeps tubing from tangling. It is easy to assemble and has a collapsible base.

These PEX uncoilers and other PEX tools are available at www.supplyhouse.com.

Minimize Disruption During Repairs

Manifolds Minimize Disruption During Repairs

Manifolds allow you to isolate an individual loop of your system, making it easy to make repairs without disrupting your household. Once you've identified the problem area, you can turn off the water supply to that area, while the water continues to flow to the rest of the loops. TrueFLOW manifolds are a great option for radiant heat systems and are one of our most popular lines. They are manufactured by Uponor and come fully assembled, ready for installation right out of the box.

You can find Uponor TrueFLOW manifolds, along with everything you need for your radiant heat system at www.supplyhouse.com.

Prevent Pipe Bursting In Any Climate With PEX

One of the great benefits of PEX tubing over copper pipe is it's flexibility, which makes it much less likely to burst in cold climates. If you are installing PEX in a cold climate where this is a concern, it is best to use PEX-a tubing such as AquaPEX (Manufactured by Uponor) because it contracts back down to its original size after expansion. This is the same reason PEX-a tubing is required for use with the ProPEX Expansion system, so that the tubing can return to form and create a secure connection around the fitting after being expanded.

You can find a large selection of PEX tubing, including AquaPEX tubing, at www.supplyhouse.com.