Articles Tagged with ''plumbers and pipefitters''

The first photo shows an oil-fired boiler and surrounding details. Take a close look, and make a list of what you would change in this portion of the system.

Discover the essential signs that indicate when a repipe is necessary for your plumbing system. This article highlights key indicators of widespread issues, important dos and don'ts for the repiping process, and an overview of the installation phases.

Use the PIM Method (Preparation, Installation, Maintenance) for effective radiant heating installations, emphasizing clear project intent, proper manifold placement, and regular fluid maintenance to ensure efficiency.

The Plumbing National Championship is made possible by the generous support of national sponsors and partners, including SharkBite, a Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) brand; Florida PHCC; and Intersport.

Outdated pipe sizing standards are no longer suitable for modern multi-bathroom homes, especially post-COVID-19. The International Code Council is collaborating globally to update these standards for improved efficiency and health.

Consumers choose plumbing companies based on a hierarchy of relationships, from unfamiliarity to direct personal experience, with community involvement and networking enhancing credibility and visibility at higher levels.

The photo in Figure 1 shows a non-pressurized outdoor wood-fired furnace connected to a floor heating subsystem via two PEX tubes. It includes a cast iron circulator, a thermostatic 3-way valve for mixing, a bypass linking supply and return tubes, and an "expansion zone" for another floor heating circuit. This setup is in a multi-million dollar home. Are there any potential issues with the installation?

Searches for “24-hour plumbers” were higher on Thanksgiving Day than any other day in November 2023.

After a car accident in 2022 left Jesse Faust partially paralyzed, he became an advocate for fire safety while building a new home in Wisconsin, emphasizing the importance of installing fire sprinklers. Fire safety experts like Bill Sullivan highlight that, unlike smoke alarms, sprinklers actively combat fires, making them crucial for protecting lives, especially for those who may struggle to escape.

Efficient fleet management is essential for plumbing and HVAC contractors looking to optimize operations and improve service. Customizing fleet vehicles to meet specific company needs is a key strategy. Modern upfitting now includes advanced technology and ergonomic designs, creating mobile workstations that boost efficiency on job sites.