Advancements in the plumbing industry are driven by U.S. Department of Energy regulations, with new efficiency standards for fractional horsepower pumps set for 2028. Plumbing & Mechanical's Nicole Krawcke discussed these changes and performance improvements with Becky Henderson from Grundfos Pumps.
Nestled within a 20-year-old home deep in the heart of Klein, Texas, the Stansifer family encountered a common homeowner problem: a painfully long three-to-five-minute wait for hot water whenever they turned on a faucet.
Primary/secondary piping is a way to achieve hydraulic separation by connecting multiple hydronic circuits with their own circulators to prevent interference. Using a pair of closely spaced tees is a common method to achieve this.
The new ALPHA HWR is a digitally connected pump that revolutionizes hot water recirculation for homes with a dedicated return line, delivering unparalleled comfort and water-saving advantages.
The 20 products highlighted here have earned the distinction of being Plumbing & Mechanical’s Top Products of 2023 based on the number of pageviews on www.pmmag.com. Congratulations to those products on this year’s list.
The new EC Motor-Driven, high-efficiency, wet-rotor circulator pump for the residential and commercial HVAC market is designed to improve performance and save energy consumption.
With a maximum of 34 feet of head and 50 gpm, the new 0034e and 0034ePlus high-efficiency ECM circulators offer up to 85% energy savings over a conventional circulator.
Every year, manufacturers develop new or improved products for the North American hydronic market. Product development planning by those manufacturers depends on several factors. Here are a few of the main considerations.