Technology

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Pipe Layout iPhone App

March 15, 2013
Calculated Industries introduces its newest app, the Pipe Trades Pro Advanced Pipe Trades Math Calculator for iPhones and iPads.
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Electronic Water-Management System

March 15, 2013
Willoughby’s WMSII system takes plumbing fixture water control from inmates and puts it back in the hands of prison officials, which can result in water/sewage usage reduction of up to 50%.
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Geothermal System with Variable Technology

March 15, 2013
GeoStar introduces the Sycamore Series geothermal comfort system, which combines a variable-capacity com-pressor with a variable-speed blower motor and a variable-speed loop pump to provide energy-efficient comfort while protecting the environment.
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Energy-Efficient Circulator

March 15, 2013
Grundfos’ MAGNA3 circulator pump is at the forefront of smart pump technology. It is an energy-optimized variable-speed wet-rotor circulator that features a permanent magnet motor design.
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Wireless Circulator System

March 15, 2013
Bell & Gossett’s ecocirc wireless is the newest addition to Xylem’s line of hot water circulators.
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Many plumbing and heating contractors seeing their highest profitability in history

A likely reason might be surprising — Internet marketing and search engine optimization.
March 10, 2013

According to recent data from Sageworks, profitability for private companies is at the highest level in a decade. The largest sector of business happens to be construction, which comprises plumbing and heating contractors. The primary reason for this increased profitability? A growing number of plumbing and heating businesses have finally embraced the Internet.


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PM Profile: Grundfos sees a competitive advantage for the U.S. economy with a shift to new technologies

Pump industry needs efficiency standards to use energy wisely.
February 13, 2013
Plumbing & Mechanical last month interviewed Grundfos North America President and CEO Jes Munk Hansen on issues facing the pump industry.
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Fleet Management Mobile Field App

February 13, 2013
NexTraq’s new NexTraq Connect mobile app is a fully integrated application that allows users to record clocking in/out times and break times, communicate job status, view job locations and directions, assign drivers to vehicles and track vehicle maintenance records.
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Project Management Software

February 13, 2013
Maxwell Systems’ ProContractorMX construction project management software delivers seamless capabilities all online and available in a single solution.
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Faucet Water Filtration System with Wi-Fi

February 13, 2013
Zuvo Water introduces Stratus, the first cloud-connected water filtration and faucet ecosystem.
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DEWALT media event at Stanley Black and Decker University

The DEWALT media event was hosted at the Stanley Black and Decker University in Towson, Md.
Photos by Mike Miagza

3/13/13 2:00 pm EST

Prepared to Navigate the New Lead-Free Laws?

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Sail through lead-free law compliance. When piping a potable water system, the bronze valves you’re using have an expiration date –January 4, 2014. Find out what US Senate Bill S.3874 is about, how it compares to previous standards, and most importantly — how it will affect you.

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Valve Handbook

Revised to include details on the latest technologies, Valve Handbook, Third Edition, discusses design, performance, selection, operation, and application. This updated resource features a new chapter on the green technology currently employed by the valve industry, as well as an overview of the major environmental global standards that process plants are expected to meet.

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