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Articles Tagged with ''plumbers and pipefitters''

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Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

Thermal expansion: control or limit?

One Florida AHJ is changing its requirements for thermal expansion.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
December 5, 2023

I recently received the following email: Advice needed on thermal expansion control. The homeowner has done his research and makes valid points regarding the conflicts within the UPC that was adopted by his local AHJ.


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The Glitch & The Fix

Considerations for reusing existing distribution systems when upgrading equipment

November 28, 2023

An installer is asked to replace two aging cast-iron boilers with two mod/con boilers, but reuse as much of the existing distribution system as possible. Can you spot several details, omissions or other quirks that will lead to problems over the life of this system?


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Veterans Day

Saluting Veterans in the plumbing industry

Skilled trades can offer a path to success for military veterans.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 10, 2023

Skilled trades offer an excellent opportunity for veterans to build a successful and fulfilling career enabling them to transition to civilian life.


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The Glitch & The Fix: Preventing fly ash accumulation

October 25, 2023

Can you diagnose why this glitch is happening, and suggest alternate methods for constructing this portion of the system?


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01 PM 1023 Feature Tankless Water Heaters

Best practices for venting tankless water heaters

Installing vents correctly is essential for the efficient and safe functioning of tankless water heaters.
Mark Ligon
Mark Ligon
October 18, 2023

Here's what you need to know about venting for tankless water heaters and how you can approach it for the least cost and best results.


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01 PM 1023 Residential Plumbing Contractor of the Year Sunshine Plumbing

Plumbing & Mechanical 2023 Residential Plumbing Contractor of the Year: Sunshine Plumbing & Backflow Prevention

Baton Rouge, Louisiana contractor overcomes adversity through hard work and determination.
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Nicole Krawcke
October 6, 2023

Sunshine Plumbing strives to go the extra mile to create long-lasting relationships with its community, which is why it was chosen to be Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2023 Residential Plumbing Contractor of the Year.


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Demand for trenchless pipe solutions grows

HammerHead Trenchless experiences growth in CIPP products.
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Nicole Krawcke
September 14, 2023

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Jason Klaus, senior sales manager of HammerHead Trenchless about the growing market demand and the benefits of offering trenchless solutions.


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Plumbing & Mechanical Next Gen ALL STARS

2023 Next Gen All Stars: Top 20 Under 40 Plumbing Professionals

Plumbing & Mechanical’s second annual Top 20 young professionals to watch in the plumbing industry.
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Nicole Krawcke
September 6, 2023

This month, we honor our second annual class of Next Gen All Stars. Here’s a brief introduction to the individuals 40 years old or younger that bring optimism, new skills and a hunger for success to the plumbing industry.


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Plumbing industry celebrates National Backflow Prevention Day

August 16, 2023

National Backflow Prevention Day is held annually on Aug. 16.


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01 PM 0823 Wastewater Pumps

5 steps to consider when designing a wastewater system

How to choose and size a wastewater pump, plus other crucial considerations for efficient operation.
Tom Stephan
Tom Stephan
August 16, 2023

designing a wastewater system requires careful consideration of a range of factors to ensure efficient and compliant operation.


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