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OSHA launches campaign to prevent heat-related illnesses for outdoor workers

Heat-related illnesses can be fatal.

July 30, 2014

In 2012, there were 31 heat-related worker deaths and 4,120 heat-related worker illnesses.

Service Nation Alliance names plumbing, heating contractors of the year

Service Nation Alliance recently announced that Dutton Plumbing is the recipient of its 2013 North American Plumbing Contractor of the Year award.

July 30, 2014

Dutton Plumbing, led by Eric Dutton, and Jerry Kelly Heating and Air Conditioning, led by Steve Miles, were selected for their commitment to innovative products and services

John Siegenthaler to teach biomass heating course

In partnership with HeatSpring Learning Institute and the Biomass Thermal Energy Council.

July 30, 2014

he course is a unique opportunity to learn advanced techniques and strategies from Plumbing & Mechanical columnist John Siegenthaler, P.E.

Nexstar adds to business coaching staff

Nexstar Network recently added Jodie Deegan to its business coaching staff.

July 30, 2014

Deegan has been involved in the HVAC, plumbing, drain and electrical fields for more than 25 years.

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors push for representation on plumbing, heating issues

PHCC members push for representation

Nadia Askar

July 30, 2014

The 2014 PHCC Legislative Conference took place May 21-22 in Washington, D.C.

Letters to the Editor — July 2014

Safety conerns, buying products online

July 30, 2014

Find out what other readers have to say about past articles and issues of PM Magazine.

Jomar lead-free press valves

Jomar Valve now offers 2 1/2”, 3” and 4” lead-free XLC press valves.

July 29, 2014

Similar in color to bronze, the high-quality lead-free brass valves have greater corrosion resistance.

General Pipe Cleaners power drain cleaner

General Pipe Cleaners’ Metro power drain cleaner has a capacity of 75’ of 5/8” Flexicore wire rope center cable.

July 29, 2014

The Metro features a fold-down handle, power cable feed and guide tube combination, stair climbers, truck loading wheel and tough frame on 10” heavy-duty wheels for easy transport. It can drive and retract cable at up to 20’ per min. with the variable-speed control.

Uponor commercial EP multiport tees

Uponor’s high-flow branch and flow-through engineered polymer multiport tees feature 1 1/4” inlets and three 3/4” outlets and are designed for commercial installations

July 29, 2014

Both products feature a ProPEX connection that capitalizes on the shape memory to create strong, durable connections that hold tight with 1,000 lb. of radial force.

Taco whole-house leak detection system

Taco’s FloodBreaker whole-house, adjustable leak detection system monitors all water use in the home and shuts off the main water supply if any of the user-programmed settings are reached.

July 29, 2014

It operates on 9V DC power supply, with four AA batteries as backup. It also features an audible alarm, a special vacation mode and a push-button reset. It is NSF 61-certified, and is available in 3/4”, 1” and 1 1/4” NPT connection sizes.