John Vastyan

John Vastyan, a journalist whose work focuses on the plumbing and mechanical and radiant heat industries, owns Common Ground, a trade communications firm based in Manheim, PA. He can be reached at (717) 664-0535, or cground@ptd.net.

Brewery receives process wastewater, process water supply, gas supply and sanitary drain solutions

Something's always brewin' at Triskelion.

John Vastyan

September 12, 2023

There may be something in the water in North Carolina that’s driving its residents to beer. The state now ranks eighth nationally for the number of microbreweries, and fifth in year-to-year growth.

Higher efficiency, operational ease and comfort drive changes in circulator pumps

Technology trends in the circulator and pumps market today.

John Vastyan

April 22, 2019

Demand for high-efficiency has spread throughout the industry, from small residential circulators to large commercial HVAC system pumps.

Digital mixing helps Kansas City hotel achieve efficiencies

Most hotel managers have learned through experience that their toughest, crankiest customer is an unhappy guest at midnight.

John Vastyan

March 22, 2017

Off-peak hot water demands requires smart design approach.

Tech Topic: Optimizing commercial hydronic system performance

Today, it's all within the realm of possibility.

John Vastyan

October 16, 2015

More than efficiency in system flow.

Web Exclusive Feature: EPA Tests Verify 400% Efficiency in Commercial Water Heating

John Vastyan

November 10, 2006

The U.S. EPA has released an Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) report confirming 400% efficiency of the EarthLinked® Commercial Water Heating System, developed by ECR Technologies Inc.

High-Efficiency Hydronics

John Vastyan

October 5, 2006

Today, with rapidly increasing energy rates, building and facility owners are pushing the need for high-efficiency systems. In response, engineers and system designers must consider overall specifications, budget, boiler options, controls and heat distribution, because after all, a high-performance, high-efficiency system is the sum of many parts.

It's a New Age for Hydronic System Performance

John Vastyan

April 10, 2006

If you'd dial your transporter beam back to, say, 1991, and aim your arrival for the hydronics industry, you'd quickly find a sad and forlorn marketplace. Just 15 years ago, manufacturers were barely treading water, cranking out replacement boilers at a slower pace each year. The burgeoning new construction market wouldn't have anything to do with hydronics. It was a pretty dismal scene.

On Demand This webinar will discuss the available options in electric tankless water heaters, and how to avoid pitfalls when specifying the equipment.

How Modular Tankless Heat Pump Water Heaters Can Help Contractors Get 5 Stars From Their Customers

On Demand Installing and maintaining traditional tank-style heat pump water heaters is a challenge due to the added complexity these systems require. This webinar will discuss the ways in which contractors can harness the benefits of tankless heat pump water heaters to their advantage and ensure positive customer feedback.

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Brewery receives process wastewater, process water supply, gas supply and sanitary drain solutions

Higher efficiency, operational ease and comfort drive changes in circulator pumps

Digital mixing helps Kansas City hotel achieve efficiencies

Tech Topic: Optimizing commercial hydronic system performance

Web Exclusive Feature: EPA Tests Verify 400% Efficiency in Commercial Water Heating

High-Efficiency Hydronics

It's a New Age for Hydronic System Performance

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