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Aquabocci claims to be the world’s most versatile drainage systems. Its PVC channel system can be measured and cut to length, hole sawed for custom-placed spigot holes and configured into corners. Its Blade series inserts (pictured) are also height adjustable to match any tile or stone thickness. 

Sophie Hinchcliffe – known as Mrs Hinch – has become an online sensation after sharing videos of herself on Instagram cleaning her Essex home

If you’re interested in jumping on the C by GE bandwagon, you can grab the C by GE starter pack that includes the C-Reach hub, two C-Sleep bulbs, and two C-Life bulbs for $74.99.

Noise-reduction features: Fully insulated cabinet enhances thermal and acoustic performance. Dynamically balanced blower and motor assembly minimize sound. Variable-speed inducers and blowers maximize performance while minimizing sound.

We’ve long been promised the voice-activated, automated, robot-butler-equipped home of the future, a nuclear age dream of the 1950s that’s inspired everything from The Jetsons to Back to the Future II. And while the smart home concept is now finally, slowly becoming mainstream, there remains a crucial barrier to entry – with so many devices to choose from, and so many smart home ecosystems to rule them all, where does the forward-thinking homeowner start?

“My suggestion is that all hydronic systems should be designed to deliver design load output using supply water temperatures no higher than 120º,” Siegenthaler said.

First spotted by MacRumors, French tech company Invoxia’s new Triby IO smart speaker offers full HomeKit integration and can be used as a HomeKit switch, meaning you can add pre-programmed scenes to the five buttons on the device.

Amazon Alexa support is available through the Wiser skill. As Alexa recognises each room, you can control your heating on a room-by-room basis. I found that the skill worked perfectly and is on a par with the voice control that other room-by-room heating systems offer.

Although it helps, you don’t actually need a humidifier to increase the moisture content of the air in your home. You can always humidify the DIY way by leaving out saucers of water. 

Dan is the hydronics contributing editor for Supply House Times. He operates the popular www.HeatingHelp.com web site where you’ll find just that – Heating Help. Post your technical challenges on The Wall bulletin board and get input from some of the best in the business. You can reach him at dan@heatinghelp.com. He loves hearing from you!

“I would recommend point over linear drains when you have a low budget and cannot afford linear,” said Vasiljevich, “but I believe in the next 10 years linear drains will become standard.”

“For example, panel radiators can be added to systems with existing baseboard,” he said. “I often recommend a ‘homerun’ distribution system, which is just two runs of ½-inch PEX tubing out to each new radiator. The small flexible tubing is easily routed through framing cavities in buildings and is much easier than dealing with rigid piping.”