Technology for Contractors

The secret to what makes for a good heating website

Why do you want a website? Is it because your customers expect you to have one?

Dan Holohan

September 28, 2016

Six tips on becoming the source of information.

Primary/secondary systems need proper detailing to work correctly

Double dipping in primary/secondary systems.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 28, 2016

A seemingly good idea that doesn’t work.

Press-fit tools allow installers to do more work in tighter spaces

Productivity press.

Allison Deerr

September 15, 2016

Of all the benefits offered by press-fitting copper, plastic and stainless-steel pipe connections, jobsite productivity heads the list.

Wise plumbing contractors get seriously into inventory tracking

Michael Farias

September 12, 2016

A friend of mine recently tried to provoke me to jealousy as he was proudly telling me about his all-expenses-paid trip to the headquarters of a major parts manufacturer, compliments of his local supply house.

BrassCraft celebrates 70th anniversary with Zell scholarships for apprentices

September 7, 2016

As part of its 70th anniversary celebrations, BrassCraft will continue to support the plumbing industry by offering scholarships.

MrPEX Systems features newly designed website

September 7, 2016

PEX tubing manufacturer MrPEX’ new website features a responsive design.

A lesson about PERT: Matching the appropriate materials to the proper application

The use of PERT materials provides flexibility and ease of installation for the application.

Nadia Askar

August 23, 2016

Polyethylene raised temperature-type materials have been used successfully in domestic hot and cold water piping systems for more than 20 years, and in application areas such as radiant underfloor heating and radiator connections, states a Dow Chemical report.