Plumbing News

Hoeptner sanitary roof hydrant

September 11, 2019

The FreezeFlow Sanitary Roof Hydrant is the only frost-free hydrant on the market that not only does not require a drain to prevent freezing but does not require winterizing of any kind, the company says.

Reverse osmosis removes unwanted contaminants, bad tastes and odors from drinking water

Stop wasting customers' water and money.

Toby Hughes

September 11, 2019

As public drinking water quality has come under more scrutiny in recent years, reverse osmosis (R.O.) systems have become increasingly popular in homes and businesses as alternatives to costly bottled water and water delivery services. R.O. systems remove unwanted contaminants, bad tastes and odors from drinking water by forcing municipal or well water through a semipermeable membrane.

New Jersey adopts 2018 National Standard Plumbing Code

September 10, 2019

The Division of Codes and Standards, which is part of the state’s Department of Community Affairs, adopted the NSPC with state-specific amendments on Sept. 3.

ECM circulator myth-busting

Make the smart decision the first time.

John M. Barba

September 10, 2019

That prophetic little quote from “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” pretty much sums up where our industry is today with residential ECM circulators. So many myths, many of them downright crazy, make it nearly impossible to make clear-headed and smart decisions for your customers.

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Hydronic heating provides superior comfort

Industry professionals weigh-in on current market trends.

Nicole Krawcke

September 9, 2019

When John Kopf eventually gets around to designing and building his own house, he will go with hydronic heat instead of a more traditional forced air system. Kopf knows a thing or two about heating, having spent more than 20 years in the industry. He currently serves as boiler product manager for Navien.

Dan Holohan: Thermostat adventures

A look back at odd places.

Dan Holohan

September 9, 2019

Twenty-five years ago, I wrote a story for this fine magazine. I titled it, “Only Gus Touch.” Over the years, many people have told me they still remember that tale and ask if I can send them a copy. Sure, why not?

John Siegenthaler: Bidirectional Btu

The flexibility of hydronic systems.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 6, 2019

Over the years, our office has received requests for design assistance for systems involving two hydronic heat sources, each in different buildings, where the expectation is to have either heat source supply heat to either building.

Contractors are becoming more uncertain about the future state of the economy

September 5, 2019

BlueTarp's supplemental contractor survey revealed that nearly 25% of contractors thought the economy would decline in some way within the next 12 months, an increase from 16.3% last quarter.

Mr. Rooter Plumbing announces Franchisee of the Year

September 5, 2019

The award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a franchisee.

ServiceTitan named a best place to work in Los Angeles

August 29, 2019

The rankings are based on employee surveys and evaluations of each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics.