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Last month, Plumbing & Mechanical interviewed Russ Chaney, CEO of The IAPMO Group, about his organization that develops the Uniform Plumbing, Mechanical, Swimming Pool and Solar Energy Codes and tests and certifies plumbing and mechanical products in the United States and overseas. 

Sioux Chief announced that its 2014 no-lead product list, which allows contractors and wholesalers to compare old leaded item numbers with new no-lead item numbers quickly and easily.

With the average age of the 290,000 UA members in the United States being 46 years old, United Association General President Bill Hite urged union plumbing contractors to “go young.”

Organizers of the 2013 edition of PHCC Connect said more than 700 attendees took advantage of the Oct. 16-19 event in Las Vegas to attend seminars and trade-show activities during which more than 60 exhibitors showed off their newest and most advanced products.

Plastic pipe joints succeed with smooth chamfered ends allowing proper fit up.

Clean-Fit Products’ Blue Monster compression seal tape can be used without turning off the water source.

Matco-Norca offers XH Schedule 80 PVC pipe nipples in an array of sizes and long lengths up to 48”.

Armacell’s ArmaTuff thermal insulation is an aesthetic, durable and low-maintenance solution for thermal and UV protection of outdoor ducts, tanks, vessels, large pipe and fittings.

Charlotte Pipe has created Tech Tools, an app for mobile devices that provides simple on-the-go tools for the plumbing industry.

General Tools & Instruments’ PalmScope is a full-featured pocket-sized video inspection system built to survive the harsh environments of HVACR maintenance and plumbing.