In the May issue of Plumbing & Mechanical, read about how the American Fire Sprinkler Association is helping saves lives by providing residential fire sprinkler training. Find out how your business' dress code can help increase your sales, build a brand to boost your company's success and read about the best practice's for a great company. Also, read about the do's and don'ts of social media. Find out what company made Truck of the Month, and read about the latest Tool Tips.
To reduce the worry of leaks in the ceiling from an upstairs water closet installation, I have found that if the closet ring is set too high, the space between the toilet and the wax ring is minimized, causing the wax to thin out.
Due to this source of wasted water and the significant potential in energy and resource savings in preventing it, a growing number of building codes are requiring hot water recirculation or pipe heating (such as electrical tape) to conserve water.
Judy Garber recently presented Dan Holohan with a certificate recognizing him for all he has accomplished on behalf of the OESP scholarship program.
May 21, 2014
Judy Garber, executive director of the National Association of Oil Energy and Service Professionals (OESP), recently presented Plumbing & Mechanical columnist Dan Holohan with a certificate recognizing him for all he has accomplished on behalf of the OESP scholarship program.
The U.S. Department of Labor has about $1.8 million in grants available through the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations program
May 21, 2014
The U.S. Department of Labor has about $1.8 million in grants available through the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations program, an initiative designed to recruit, train and retain women in high-skill occupations, such as advanced manufacturing, transportation, energy, construction and information technology
Rinnai America Corp. offers a new program for contractors, dealers and installers
May 21, 2014
Rinnai America Corp. offers a new program for contractors, dealers and installers — $200 in cash for every traditional tank-style water heater they replace with the Rinnai RH180 hybrid tank-tankless water heater.
Charlie Sarkis of A. Tech Mechanical in Welland won the Lochinvar VIP Installation Showcase
May 21, 2014
Charlie Sarkis of A. Tech Mechanical in Welland, Ont., Canada, won the Lochinvar VIP Installation Showcase; and Andrew Vander Zwaag of Macatawa Radiant in Zeeland, Mich., won the monthly drawing.
LA-CO Industries launched its first “LA-CO Challenge” program, which urges plumbing contractors to join the fight against prostate cancer.
May 21, 2014
Effective May 1, LA-CO will contribute 25 cents from the sale of every 1/2-pint container of Slic-tite thread sealant sold until the company reaches its goal — a $10,000 donation to the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
The Viega SmartLoop system helps maintain water quality by reducing water stagnation.
May 21, 2014
Water within the system remains in constant motion, reducing the risk of waterborne pathogens. The system offers energy- and water-consumption savings potential of up to 40%.
NEOPERL’s PCA SLC saves 70% on water and sewer bills, as well as conserving energy.
May 20, 2014
Available in regular and small sizes — 0.5 gal. per min., 1.0 gpm and the new 0.35 gpm for maximum LEED points in U.S. Green Building Council projects.
BrassCraft’s handheld Safety+PLUS portable gas leak detector can pinpoint natural gas, methane, propane and butane gas leaks in appliances, piping and canisters.
May 21, 2014
A self-calibrating sensor ensures consistent product performance. A protective black cap is designed to protect the sensor from damage and also reduces the risk of it becoming contaminated.
Weather Guard offers a full range of professional trade packages for commercial vans
May 21, 2014
Storage systems feature a custom bulkhead, space-maximizing design and a wide range of shelving, drawer and bin cabinets, and accessory options. With ready-to install accessories and predrilled holes, the system installs quickly and allows for customizations.
Jones Stephens’ Handi-Plug is a combination test plug and stub-out for drop-eared ells.
May 21, 2014
This value-added plug does not require any thread seal, is reusable, long-lasting and smooth at the thread end for easy plastering. To prevent chips and cracks to the tub or shower base, it is also lightweight.
Legend Valve has an extensive no-lead brass valve and fitting offering that includes the Legend Press P-200NL Press Ball Valve.
May 21, 2014
Legend Press features deeper tubing sockets and dual O-rings at each end that provide greater stability during the pressing process, assuring a proper press joint and seal. The maintenance-free ball valve has two Viton O-rings that seal the stem..
Ward’s Wardflex Jobsite Assistant is a free app for Android and Apple mobile devices.
May 21, 2014
It instantly calculates the flow capacities of each size of tubing. Features include: frequently asked questions; design and installation guide; breaking news and technical bulletins; products; and contact information.
Secure-A-Tank consists of four clear plastic parts that fit together to make two sturdy braces that hook over the lip of the toilet tank.
May 21, 2014
Place one of the extension pieces against the wall and mark where it touches the tank. Cut it to that length, then snap the extension into one of the clip fittings and hook it over the edge of the tank.
Winters Instruments has launched a new line of lead-free pressure gauges, thermometers and accessories.
May 21, 2014
The line has been manufactured to comply with the federal no-lead law, which limits the amount of lead content of all products installed in potable/drinking water systems.
Matco-Norca’s 759MFLF (Male x Female Iron Pipe) Ball Valves are comprised of lead-free brass.
May 21, 2014
Each valve has a brass body, stem, ball and end cap with an aluminum alloy handle and zinc-plated screw. Its O-ring is made of nitrile butadiene rubber and its seat of PTFE, a synthetic fluropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene.
General Pipe Cleaners’ JM-2512 Typhoon trailer jet delivers 12 gal. per min. at 2,500 psi to clean lines of grease, sediment and debris.
May 21, 2014
The JM2512 also has a 200 gal. holding tank, 24 hp Honda engine with electric start and rear fold-down stabilizer jacks. The on-demand Vibra-pulse helps slide the nozzle around tight bends.
Venstar’s ColorTouch residential (pictured) and commercial color touch screen programmable thermostats can be integrated with Control4 automation systems.
May 21, 2014
Energy-saving features include one-touch “Home” and “Away” buttons, Supply Air Alerts and free mobile apps that enable users to access and control the thermostats. It comes in white, black, silver and wood grain faceplates.
Uponor provides PEX-a tubing for commercial hydronic distribution systems in sizes up to 2”.
May 21, 2014
It is available in straight lengths for distribution runs or in coils for connecting to terminal units, such as radiators, fan coils or single-duct digital variable air volume boxes.
Taco’s SmartPlus circulator monitors and records the home’s hot water usage pattern for seven days of operation
May 21, 2014
The circulator automatically shifts to vacation mode if hot water isn’t used for 36 hours; water is circulated once a week to prevent corrosion and scale buildup.
American Standard’s high-efficiency Champion PRO toilet line features a siphonic 2 3/8” trapway, a 4” flush valve engineered not to clog and a water-saving 1.28 gal. per flush.
May 21, 2014
American Standard’s high-efficiency Champion PRO toilet line features a siphonic 2 3/8” trapway, a 4” flush valve engineered not to clog and a water-saving 1.28 gal. per flush.
The KWC AVA single-lever basin faucet features Coolfix technology
May 21, 2014
The Coolfix technology is currently available only on the AVA lavatory faucet. It also incorporates the Neoperl Caché aerator, which reduces water flow to 1.5 gal. per min.
RBI’s Infinite Energy2 uses a radial variable circulation, stainless-steel heat exchanger for efficiencies up to 98%.
May 21, 2014
The control provides auto diagnostics of all major components and functions. Back-lit visual readouts include water flow sensor and supply, flue and tank temperature for immediate system feedback.