Saving energy with custom piping insulation Keeping hot water hot. Nick Eaton February 21, 2017 Custom piping insulation helps save energy at the Bridgeton Recreation Center.Read More
Aquatherm North America prepare to open headquarters in Utah in 2017 January 14, 2017 Located in Lindon, Utah, the 82,000-square-foot building will provide ample space for operation. Read More
Uponor ProPEX December 21, 2016 Instead of using four fittings to change piping direction in a confined space, an opposing-port tee can do it with just one part. Read More
Riding the plumbing roller coaster: Direction changes in a system give water a wild ride December 13, 2016 When you look at what happens in a building’s drainage system, I imagine that the water and other media goes for the same type of ride that people on roller coasters do.Read More
A December to remember Let me tell you a story that happened last Christmas. Dan Holohan December 11, 2016 A leak on Christmas.Read More
Viega 45-degree Elbows for PEX Press Systems November 24, 2016 Viega’s 45-degree elbows for PEX Press systems allow users to install larger tubing with press technology. Read More
When and how to use reverse return piping In many hydronic systems, there’s a need to divide the overall system flow into equal streams that pass through several identical components. John Siegenthaler, P.E. November 16, 2016 When — and when not — to use reverse return piping.Read More
Tool Tips: Saving money with copper, dislodging shower cartridge, shop vacs November 5, 2016 Tools Tips—November 2016Read More
New interest in old broken pipes Last month, the U.S. Senate passed the $10.6 billion Water Resources Development Act whose overwhelming 95-3 vote shows broad bipartisan support. Bob Miodonski October 31, 2016 Senate bill is a positive step, but more needed to fix infrastructure. Read More
Asahi/America Asahitec PP-RCT piping systems October 30, 2016 Asahi/America’s Asahitec PP-RCT piping systems for plumbing and HVAC applications are an advancement in polypropylene polymers. Read More