Coffee with Caleffi™: Piping Connection Options in Hydronic Systems

Piping Connection Options in Hydronic Systems
Thursday,  April 21
1pm EDT
12 noon CDT
11am MDT
10am PDT
9am AKDT

Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr, Caleffi training and education manager, explores nuts to bolts the sometimes confusing connections used in hydronic systems.  He'll introduce the options and explain the "how to's" so that you can be confident piecing your installations together.   You'll learn:

- How many methods are available for connecting copper tube to Caleffi components?
- Low lead brass, any special precautions for soldering?
- What are the advantages to press style fittings?
- What is a BSP thread?
- NPT threads how do they differ from BSP?  Are they compatible?
- Any tips for assembling threaded connections?
- Are gaskets always needed on BSP or straight thread union connections?
- Any tips for using green fiber gaskets?
- Any concerns for solar thermal connections, high temperature operation?
- At what size does Caleffi offer flange connections?
- How do PEX fittings differ from brand to brand?  What makes Caleffi’s unique?
- Will the same Caleffi PEX fitting work on manifolds and TRVs?
- Does Caleffi offer transition fittings?

For over 30 years, Hot Rod has installed plumbing, radiant heat and renewable energy jobs.   As a regular contributor for Mechanical Business, Mechanical Hub, PHC News and Plumbing Engineer, Bob puts his rubber-to-the-road experiences to pen.  A familiar speaker at our Coffee with Caleffi webinars, Bob is sure to delight with his expertise and quick wit.

All Coffee with Caleffi webinars are free, but registration is required.  After registering, you will be immediately forwarded a confirming e-mail containing log-in details for attending the webinar. When training time comes, grab a coffee, tune in and learn more about Caleffi’s innovative products and how they can add value to your work.

If you have questions on content, please direct them to bob.rohr@caleffi.com and be sure to follow us @CaleffiUS.

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