Viega, LLC has announced the Spring 2020 lineup of courses at its seminar centers in Broomfield, Colo., and Nashua, N.H.
The offerings include topics from commercial piping solution to radiant design and LoopCAD. With two fully equipped state-of-the-art seminar centers, Viega is an industry leader in supporting the trades and helping contractors become more versatile, skilled and efficient. To date, more than 40,000 people, from self-employed contractors to employees of large firms, have taken courses at the centers.

The classes are taught by experts with years of experience in the field and offer ample hands-on experience. Attendees leave with skills and knowledge that will show immediate benefits on the job.

Training seminars are listed below:

Radiant Design, Piping and Controls
June 16-18, Nashua, N.H.; March 3-5 and April 15-17, Broomfield, Colo.
Covers design theory and practice, piping arrangements and control strategies. Includes hybrid systems, multiple temperature piping arrangements and system component placement.

LoopCAD
May 20-21, Nashua; June 3-4, Broomfield
How to use LoopCAD software for radiant design and layouts. Covers heat loss, drawing layout, material selection and snow melt.

Commercial Piping Solutions
March 18-19 and May 12-13, Nashua; May 19-20, Broomfield
Covers Viega systems and products and their appropriate uses. Includes PureFlow, ProPress and MegaPress; hybrid systems; installation techniques; project savings; hands-on installation and competitive information.
Press Technology for Fuel Gas Piping
April 8, Nashua; April 15, Broomfield
Covers the use of carbon steel press systems for fuel gas piping in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Fuel types such as natural gas, LP gas, diesel, fuel oil and kerosene and their implications in NFPA 54 will be covered.

NFPA 13D Fire Sprinkler
April 28, Nashua
Covers NFPA 13D requirements, system design, installation concerns and energy code compliance.

Snow and Ice Melting
June 8-9, Nashua; May 14-15, Broomfield
Covers design and installation of hydronic snow and ice melting systems, including design, installation, practices, estimating operating cost, piping and control options.

ASSE/RPA Hydronics Systems Certification
June 2, Broomfield One-day course plus 16 hours of self-guided material covers concepts and definitions, components and installation, radiant systems, tubing, code requirements, system commissioning and documentation. Upon passing an exam, trainees will be certified by ASSE International as Professional Hydronics Heating and Cooling Installers. Also offered as a re-certification.

Radiant Piping and Controls
June 25-26, Broomfield
Covers different piping arrangements and control strategies for installing a radiant system, including hybrid systems, multiple temperature piping arrangements, as well as system component placement.

PEX Piping Systems and Applications
June 11-12, Broomfield Covers differences between PEX systems and fitting compatibility, manufacturing methods, tubing standards, temperature and pressure ratings, joining methods, and applications for plumbing, mechanical, fire protection and radiant/hydronic installations. Installation best practices and hands-on exercises will make up a large portion of the training.

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About Viega

The Viega Group, with a tradition of innovation for 120 years, has more than 4,000 employees worldwide and is among the leading manufacturers of pipe fitting installation technology. In metal press systems for industrial, commercial and residential projects, the company is the global market leader. In the U.S., Viega LLC employs over 650 people and offers more than 3,000 products. These include Viega ProPress® for copper and stainless, Viega MegaPress® for carbon steel and stainless pipe, the Viega PureFlow® System including PEX and fittings in high-performance polymer and Zero Lead bronze, as well as MegaPress CuNi and SeaPress® systems for marine applications. Viega also specializes in the design, production and installation of radiant heating and cooling systems, and offers Viega Flushing System Technology including carriers and flush plates. For more information, visit viega.us.