Worldwide plastic pipe database now available online More than 1,000 papers are included. January 26, 2015 The first conference was organized by the Plastics and Rubber Institute. Read More
Product highlights from the 2014 ASPE trade show All the other large plumbing shows have disappeared. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD January 23, 2015 Some of my favorite things from the ASPE convention.Read More
Rinnai educates water heater distributors and contractors on DOE regulations Tankless water heater manufacturer Rinnai already meets or exceeds all new DOE requirements; no changes necessary to Rinnai’s product portfolio. January 13, 2015 These updates will go into effect on April 16, 2015.Read More
Value engineering: Investigate changes of plumbing system without decreasing quality Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD December 9, 2014 The term “value engineering” has been a major part of the plumbing profession for a number of years.Read More
Plumbing code changes that help you We have this tendency to curse the plumbing code. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD October 22, 2014 Look for info on pumped-waste systems, trap seal protection and storm drainage sizing.Read More
Selecting the correct temperature and pressure relief valve The safer choice. Donald Jones September 25, 2014 Selecting the correct water heater T&P relief valve.Read More
RPA seeks feedback on development of hydronic personnel certification standard August 27, 2014 The standard will allow authorities to recommend certification as a minimum requirement to obtain a business license to practice hydronic heating and cooling within that jurisdiction.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
Six commonly asked questions about no-lead plumbing Are you still confused? Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD July 29, 2014 No-lead six months later. Read More