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New criteria in drinking water standard tightens lead leaching allowance for plumbing products

September 22, 2020

Joint committee governing NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 lowers maximum allowable limits of leached lead from plumbing endpoint devices.

John Siegenthaler: Due diligence

Detailing a “2-pipe” buffer tank.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 22, 2020

Most buffer tanks used in hydronic systems are piped in a “4-pipe” configuration.

Dave Viola to succeed Russ Chaney as IAPMO CEO

September 21, 2020

Viola has more than 25 years of senior management experience within the plumbing and mechanical industry.

Al Levi: Attitude versus behavior: What’s the difference?

Let go of the broken method of paying attention to attitudes.

Al Levi

September 21, 2020

Bad attitudes are everywhere, or so it would appear. In most cases, it is based on nothing other than your opinion.

Meet the PHCCCONNECT2020 keynote speakers

The virtual event will be held Sept. 30 – Oct. 1.

September 18, 2020

This year’s annual PHCCCONNECT conference will feature two keynote speakers: U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré (retired) and Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales.

PHCCCONNECT2020's virtual event

The online programs will be held Sept. 30 – Oct. 1.

September 18, 2020

On Sept. 30-Oct. 1, the online program will be full of education and networking opportunities. Click to check out the full schedule.

The Glitch & Fix: Multiple boiler blues

September 17, 2020

A multiple boiler system is set up as shown in Figure 1. The objective is to add heat to the system in three on/off stages.

Tool Tips: A Common Drainage Issue

September 16, 2020

I have seen and experienced draining a water heater for replacement, and the drain is clogged and won’t let out any water.

PM Profile: ICC's Dominic Sims

International Code Council helps plumbing industry pros navigate new normal post COVID-19 pandemic.

Nicole Krawcke

September 15, 2020

Plumbing & Mechanical recently had the chance to interview International Code Council CEO Dominic Sims about the current landscape for codes and standards and the plumbing industry overall.