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Zen and the art of hydronics troubleshooting

Never assume you know the problem before you investigate.

July 10, 2019

The 1970s bestseller “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values” used the author’s experience repairing a motorcycle on a cross-country trip to explore competing approaches to life.

John Siegenthaler: Hydronics hygiene

Clean your systems during commissioning.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

July 9, 2019

Water is the “life-blood” of hydronic systems. Its chemical characteristics can make the difference between a system that lasts for decades versus one that develops expensive corrosion issues within months of commissioning.

Smaller, faster, lighter tools shape plumbing market

Tool manufacturers help plumbers get the job done quicker, with less fatigue.

Nicole Krawcke

July 8, 2019

Plumbing and mechanical contractors wouldn’t be able to get the job done without the help of innovative, durable and ergonomic tools of the trade.

Tool Tips: PVC trap trick

Nicole Krawcke

June 24, 2019

Tool Tips—June 2019

T-Rex's Waterproof Tape

June 18, 2019

T-Rex’s Waterproof Tape provides tough waterproof adhesion that can be applied in dry conditions or underwater, the company notes.

4 tips for installing and servicing tankless water heaters

A quick guide to help contractors on the job.

Chas Kerin

June 17, 2019

Unlike their traditional storage tank-based counterparts, tankless water heaters are capable of providing a constant flow of hot water on-demand. The concept is relatively simple: The heaters function by coupling a modulating burner with a high-efficiency heat exchanger.

Sioux Chief PDQ sillcock

June 14, 2019

The PDQ sillcock offers significant savings to installation time and cost, according to Sioux Chief.

HoldRite HydroFlame firestop product line

June 14, 2019

HoldRite has launched a new HoldRite HydroFlame firestop product line.

Omnivore Grinder Pump from Liberty Pumps

June 14, 2019

The Omnivore by Liberty Pumps is a feature-packed 2 HP grinder pump with patented V-Slice cutter technology.

Centrifugal SS pumps from Davey

June 14, 2019

The Davey BT/BIT range of robust centrifugal SS pumps, fitted with the intelligent Torrium2 controller, are designed to deliver constant flow and even water pressure.