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UA President Hite tells contractors to ‘go young’

The current average UA member age is 46 years old.
Bob Miodonski
December 19, 2013

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.”


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PHCC Connect draws more than 700 to Vegas

PHCC Connect was held in Las Vegas from Oct. 16-19, 2013.
Jack Sweet
December 19, 2013

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.


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Deburr and chamfer plastic pipe

Plastic pipe joints succeed with smooth chamfered ends allowing proper fit up.
December 19, 2013

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


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Compression seal tape

Clean-Fit Products’ Blue Monster compression seal tape can be used without turning off the water source.
December 19, 2013

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


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PVC nipples

Matco-Norca offers XH Schedule 80 PVC pipe nipples in an array of sizes and long lengths up to 48”.
December 19, 2013

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


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Thermal insulation

Armacell’s ArmaTuff thermal insulation is an aesthetic, durable and low-maintenance solution for thermal and UV protection
December 19, 2013

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.


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Plumbing app

Charlotte Pipe has created Tech Tools, an app for mobile devices that provides simple on-the-go tools for the plumbing industry.
December 19, 2013

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


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Pocket-sized inspection system

PalmScope is a full-featured pocket-sized video inspection system
December 19, 2013

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


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Grinder system

The new ProVore 680 duplex system is powered by two 1-hp grinder pumps and features Liberty’s patented V-Slice cutter technology.
December 19, 2013

The new ProVore 680 duplex system is powered by two 1-hp grinder pumps and features Liberty’s patented V-Slice cutter technology.


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Flange sillcock

Legend continues to add feature-enhanced products to the product line of quarter-turn low-pressure valves
December 19, 2013

Legend continues to add feature-enhanced products to the product line of quarter-turn low-pressure valves


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