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Why not Radiant Heat Association?

John R. Hall
John R. Hall Member Posts: 2,245
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What was the logic behind choosing Radiant "Panel" Association as opposed to Radiant "Heat" Association. Wouldn't the latter be more "all inclusive" sounding?

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  • hr
    hr Member Posts: 6,106
    It started

    from the old IBR days I believe where the system was described as a radiant panel. The CDA still refers to them a panel systems also.

    We (several RPA boards and Larry Drake) have talked about a name change to include the newer products and technology better i.e. electric warming systems, ceilings, walls, etc.

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  • John Felciano
    John Felciano Member Posts: 411
    RPA

    I agree the name "Radiant Panel Association" is kinda confusing.At least to the general public.It does however seem like a monumentous task to change it now,but I suppose a new name could be phased in.
  • GMcD
    GMcD Member Posts: 477
    What about radiant cooling?

    It should really be "radiant systems" period. While radiant cooling in North America hasn't strated to take off yet, it's already starting and is part of the whole "hydronic radiant systems" approach.
  • Weezbo
    Weezbo Member Posts: 6,231
    I wonder....

    is Larry Drake from alaska? does he have a brother Harvey?
    if so say hello from alaska....he and his brother did a Lot to help develope this community..I think they were both G C's and M.E.'s probably be in thier late 70's or early 80's now.i dont mean to superimpose anything on him.all i know is he went south to retire over a decade ago..and before they both bailed i worked on thier heating system in the 4 plex...
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