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01 PM 0823 CLM John Siegenthaler feature
Hydronics Workshop | John Siegenthaler

Relays and switches — part two

Building the brains for custom hydronics systems.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 1, 2023

Last month, we covered the basics of classifying switches and relays based on poles and throws. Once you learn these, it’s easy to apply switches and relays to create “hard-wired” control logic - part two.


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IRA reduces cost barriers for geothermal heating and cooling

Tax credits, rebates and accelerated depreciation help make geothermal a more attractive option.
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Joe Parsons
July 26, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has delivered good news in the form of federal income tax credits and accelerated depreciation deductions that help make geothermal a more attractive option.



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01 PM 0723 Tips CPVC pipes feature

Tips for installing and servicing CPVC pipes

Getting the most out of CPVC plumbing systems
Jonathan Simon
July 24, 2023

When installed properly and protected from incompatible chemicals, CPVC can deliver years of reliable service in even the most aggressive water conditions. Get tips on installing and servicing CPVC pipes.


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01 PM 0723 Heat Pumps 10 Best Practices

10 best practices for installing heat pumps

As heat pump adoption grows, plumbing contractors need to understand the basics of how to install and service products.
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David Rames
July 19, 2023

It is more important than ever for plumbing and HVAC contractors to understand best practices for seamless and easy heat pump installations, so here are 10 basics.


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01 PM 0723 Plumbing Tools DCE210 A2 enlarged 780

New tools increase plumbing efficiency, productivity

Advancements in underground technologies offer plumbers additional revenue opportunities.
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Nicole Krawcke
July 17, 2023

How does the saying go? “A man is only as good as the tools in his toolbox?”


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Guest Editorial

Jay Egg and Kristy Egg: What the IRA provides for geothermal technologies

The federal government is providing tax incentives, grants and more to drive adoption of geothermal and other energy efficient technologies.
Kristy Egg
Jay Egg
Jay Egg
July 11, 2023

In 2009 under President Barack Obama, the economic stimulus package of 2009 was signed into law. Egg Geo was a regional engineering and contracting company in the southeastern United States with robust business in our central Florida offices.


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Dan Holohan: Do you prefer educated customers?

Contractors weigh in on customer education preferences.
Dan Holohan
July 5, 2023

Over the years, I've had many homeowners read my books and then write to tell me they knew more about their system than the contractors that came to their houses. This was particularly true when it came to steam heating.


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01 PM 0723 Made in USA Legend 1

Plumbing manufacturers take pride in being ‘Made in the USA’

Following the pandemic, the US is seeing a resurgence in American manufacturing.
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Nicole Krawcke
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
July 4, 2023

If there’s one thing Americans are known for it’s their national pride, and that includes products manufactured and made in the United States.


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Column | John Siegenthaler

John Siegenthaler: Relays and switches — part one

The basics.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 3, 2023

The basics of relays and switches - part one.


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Bidets address wellness needs for popular trends

Ride the wave! Bidets address wellness needs for popular trends

Smart choice for hygiene, health and aging-in-place appeal of modern bathrooms.
TJ Stiefvater
June 26, 2023

In the United States, bidet sales have grown steadily at a year-over-year rate of 14% to 15%. According to Stephanie Ewing, director, Wholesale North America for Bemis Manufacturing Co., specifying bidets is “becoming a market need driven by market demand. The pandemic started the trend of increased consumer awareness that a solution other than toilet paper was available, as well as an increased focus on hygiene.”


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