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A look at linear drains

Guidelines to determine the correct product and installation choice for your application.

September 15, 2022

As with any construction or remodeling project, there are several key factors to keep in mind when selecting and installing a linear drain system for a bathroom shower. Being mindful of these considerations will ensure optimal performance.

Toilet flange installation and repair

Best practices for plumbing pros.

Erin Bullock

February 16, 2022

Whether you’re a new pro entering the industry or a seasoned plumber in need of a quick refresher, this article covers best practices when installing or replacing a new toilet flange; best practices when repairing a broken flange; and finally, toilet flange types and options.

The Boiler Room

Ray Wohlfarth: Installing a trouble-free condensing boiler

A high-efficiency boiler replacement requires additional planning.

Ray Wohlfarth

February 7, 2022

On the older hydronic systems, replacing the existing boiler with a new one was pretty straightforward. The installer connected the new boiler to the existing flue, piping and electric. The newer high-efficiency boilers are much different and require some additional planning.

CASE STUDY

Maryland contractor switches to bath waste rough-in kits to avoid multiple installation frustrations

Robert A. Tull installs True Blue Bath Waste in up to 1,500 new-residential construction projects a year.

Alex Meyer

November 22, 2021

Radiant installation features huge time savings

Radiant system serves nearly 200,000 square feet of California Military Department building.

Kristen White

November 18, 2021

With an installation area of nearly 200,000 square feet, Viega Climate Mat is having a huge impact on a large job near Sacramento, California. The California Military Department building is a new build in Rancho Cordova. When completed, the building will bring together a variety of demilitarized departments and organizations under one roof.

ASC Engineered Solutions strut solutions

September 15, 2021

ASC Engineered Solutions’ new Dakota Systems strut product offering is a fast-installation solution for trapeze and multi-tiered trapeze hangers in mechanical plumbing and HVAC applications.

Tool Tips: Refrigeration Gauge Protection and Connection Stress

June 11, 2020

Every time I installed an ice maker supply line, I was always concerned that it may leak — pushing and pulling on the fridge.

John Siegenthaler: Reducing radiator ratings

How to size panel radiators for low water temperatures.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

May 13, 2020

Modern panel radiators are one of my favorite heat emitters.

Climate Mats Rolled Out Prior to Concrete Pour

Radiant Comfort Report | May 2020

Installers find huge time savings with Climate Mat

Radiant system serves nearly 200,000 square feet of California Military Department building.

Kristen White

May 4, 2020

With an installation area of nearly 200,000 square feet, Viega Climate Mat is having a huge impact on a large job near Sacramento, California.

Aquatherm releases updated Installer Manual

November 26, 2019

Aquatherm has released an updated version if its North America Installer Manual. The Installer Manual covers best practices, safety and planning for the proper installation of Aquatherm polypropylene piping systems.