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Panel Discussion: Integrating Smart Hydronics

Join Bo DeAngelo of Stone Mountain Technologies, Jeremy Young of Pro-West Sales, Dave Holdorf of Taco Comfort, and Jay Vath of Tekmar Controls as they discuss the best practices for integrating smart hydronics into any home/installation.

During this discussion, the panellists discuss the concept of hydronics controls, how to explain controls to customers, and more!

This session was held during our Hydronics Technical Training Day event on Nov. 12, 2025.

Heat Pump Installation and Troubleshooting Tips

In this video, Brandon Cipriani, VRF technical specialist at LG, gives contractors some helpful tips when installing and troubleshooting heat pumps.

Live at LG's Air Conditioning Institute, Brandon focuses on topics such as mounting indoor and outdoor units, electrical wires, and overall troubleshooting tips.

This presentation was featured during our Heat Pump Technical Training Day on Sept. 10.

Heat Pumps and Ductless System Essentials

In this session, two of Wolseley Canada's best: Michael Schaber, HVAC/R technical service manager, and Joey Robertson, outside sales, talk about the essentials of heat pumps and ductless systems.

Topics include proper selection and sizing of heat pumps, key maintenance practices, and an in-depth look at ductless technology. Joey and Michael will review inverter principles, system operation, and compare single-zone vs. multi-zone applications to help you optimize performance in the fie ...Read More

General Pipe Cleaners: Flexi-Rooter - How to Repair the Flexi-Rooter Shaft

General Pipe Cleaners Flexi-Rooter high-speed drain cleaning machine is the only flexible shaft machine in the industry that is totally field-repairable. Watch this video to learn how to field repair your Flexible shaft cable for the Flexi-Rooter 100.

General Pipe Cleaners redefines high-speed, flexible-shaft technology with the new Flexi-Rooter® 100 drain cleaner – the next-generation flexible-shaft drain cleaning machine! We’ve added an integral motor, stronger shaft ...Read More

General Pipe Cleaners: Gen Eye Locator Tool Tips: Using Your Ears Instead of Your Eyes

Gen-Eye Master Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners demonstrates how to make inspection camera location easier - just by using your ears.

General Pipe Cleaners Gen-Eye Hot-Spot pipe locator makes sewer inspection camera locating easy. Its total field antenna array and on-screen icons lead you right to your target, without the long learning curve.

Whether you’re an experienced pro or a first time user, you can quickly locate inspection cameras, sondes, active power lines ...Read More

Residential Hydronic Heating and Cooling

Michael Ridler, owner and general manager of Eden Energy Equipment, hosts this session on designing with hydronic heat pumps.

This session looks at the different types of hydronic heat pumps available, how to install and size them, and other considerations needed when working with this technology.

This session was part of our Hydronic Technical Training Day event on Nov. 12, 2025.

Panel Discussion: The Canadian Heat Pump Landscape

Moderated by our editor, Leah Den Hartogh, this panel discussion features Kevin Dupuis of King Home Canada, Perry Chao of HRAI, Todd Backus of TECA, Bo DeAngelo of Stone Mountain Technologies, and Tom Breen from Metalworks.

This discussion examines the entire heat pump industry in Canada, including what's working, what needs improvement, and what the future holds.

This session was featured during our Heat Pump Technical Training Day on Sept. 10.

To Buffer Or Not

Michael Ridler, owner and general manager of Eden Energy Equipment, hosts a session dedicated to buffer tanks.

In this session, Michael discusses how important buffer tanks can be in heating systems, when to best utilize them, and also the pros and cons of having them in specific setups.

This session was featured during our Heat Pump Technical Training Day on Sept. 10.

General Pipe Cleaners: Maintenance on the General Pipe Cleaners Kinetic Water Ram

Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners talks about how to maintain the Kinetic Water Ram to make it last the rest of your career. The General Pipe Cleaners Kinetic Water Ram is a safe and effective way to clear clogged sinks and tubs.

Over 50 years of technical advancements make the rugged, all-metal Kinetic Water Ram® the choice for quickly clearing clogged drains. Just pump it up, insert in drain – and snap the trigger. It’s that easy.

It’s like no other ...Read More

General Pipe Cleaners: Gen Eye Locator Tool Tips: The Fundamentals of Inspection Camera Locating

Gen-Eye Master Dave Dunbar of General Pipe Cleaners demonstrates the fundamentals of sewer inspection camera location with General's Hot-Spot locator.

General Pipe Cleaners' Gen-Eye Hot-Spot pipe locator makes locating easy. Its total field antenna array and on-screen icons lead you right to your target, without the long learning curve.

Whether you’re an experienced pro or a first time user, you can quickly locate inspection cameras, sondes, active power lines and utilit ...Read More