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Code change proposed to require hot water pipe insulation

The United Association and the Natural Resources Defense Council have proposed a code change to the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code

February 25, 2014

The United Association and the Natural Resources Defense Council have proposed a code change to the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code to require insulation of all hot water piping systems such as those serving lavatories, showers, dishwashers and kitchen sinks.

Commercial tankless water heaters

The Ultra Series’ design of commercial tankless water heaters from Rinnai incorporates two heat exchangers to achieve greater water-heating value from every cubic foot of natural gas or propane.

February 20, 2014

The Ultra Series’ design of commercial tankless water heaters from Rinnai incorporates two heat exchangers to achieve greater water-heating value from every cubic foot of natural gas or propane.

One-bath tankless water heater

Noritz introduces the NR501 outdoor tankless water heater for one-bath homes

February 20, 2014

Noritz introduces the NR501 outdoor tankless water heater for one-bath homes

How does a heat pump water heater work?

Water heaters are the second-highest energy source in the home.

February 3, 2014

Water heaters are the second-highest energy source in the home.

Heat pump water heater

The Stiebel Eltron Accelera 300 heat pump water heater can extract up to 80% of its energy requirements from the energy around it.

January 23, 2014

The Stiebel Eltron Accelera 300 heat pump water heater can extract up to 80% of its energy requirements from the energy around it.

Tips on controlling water pressure when needed

Too much pressure.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

January 23, 2014

One of the first things we learn in the plumbing profession is the allowable water pressure for a water distribution system. A maximum pressure of 80 psi was beat into my head at an early age. Some area of the country with high-rise buildings will allow up to 100 psi, while in other areas the pressure was lowered to 60 psi in an effort to conserve water.

Hybrid water heater

Eternal’s GUI20 hybrid water heater provides homeowners with endless hot water for up to two applications simultaneously such as a shower and a dishwasher.

December 19, 2013

Eternal’s GUI20 hybrid water heater provides homeowners with endless hot water for up to two applications simultaneously such as a shower and a dishwasher.