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Plumbing & Mechanical December 2019

2019 December

Check out the December 2019 edition of Plumbing & Mechanical: 2020 B.I.G. Book, John Siegenthaler on geothermal water-to-water heat pump system design and installation, maximizing efficiency on small-diameter piping projects and much more!
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Plumbing Manufacturers International

PMI conference aims to prepare members for manufacturing success

Privacy regulations, tariffs among key issues discussed at annual event.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 11, 2019
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Plumbing manufacturers gathered in balmy St. Pete Beach, Florida, to discuss and learn about issues on multigenerational leadership, workforce development, sustainability, accessibility design, industry economic trends, trade and tariffs, consumer data protection and more during Plumbing Manufacturers International’s PMI 2019 conference.


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PM Profile Bell & Gossett

PM Profile: Bell & Gossett

Xylem/Bell & Gossett celebrates renovation of iconic industry training facility.
Nicole-krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
December 13, 2019
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BNP Media Plumbing Group’s Nicole Krawcke sat down with Mike Licastro, Xylem’s training and education manager, commercial building services and HVAC, to chat about the renovation of the iconic industry training facility and what it now offers its customers.


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QuickVic SD Installation-Ready System

Maximizing efficiency and economics on small-diameter piping projects

Preferences for piping materials have evolved, and joining solutions need to keep pace.
Kurt Gobreski
December 10, 2019
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Piping material is a top consideration for every commercial HVAC construction project. Since the choice of piping material impacts project efficiency and economics, it is important to factor in material costs, as well as the expenses associated with installation and maintenance when determining the best solution.


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Environmental Manager Shatha Salah

Watts Healthcare Symposium: Bringing waterborne pathogens to the forefront

Watts health care symposium educates the supply chain on the true dangers and what can be done to mitigate them.
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Mike Miazga
December 9, 2019
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How top of mind is the topic of waterborne pathogens in healthcare settings?


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restroom

Chase Center specifies Sloan as part of state-of-the-art design

Engineered to achieve LEED Gold-certification, the facility has adopted numerous eco-friendly practices.
Patrick Boyle
December 4, 2019
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Officially opened on Sept. 6, the new state-of-the-art venue is a sports and entertainment hub and a beacon for the entire Bay Area. 


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Holohan

Dan Holohan: Collectors

Each object comes with a story. Sit with it. Hold it. Listen to it.
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Dan Holohan
December 6, 2019
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When I knocked on the doctor’s front door, a dog on the other side went nuts. And this being my one and only visit to the doctor’s house, I took a healthy step back.


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Matt Michel

Matt Michel: 8 things you should include in your employee recruiting brochure

Travel brochures are designed to entice you to take action; a recruiting brochure should do the same.
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Matt Michel
December 10, 2019
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It is harder than ever to recruit plumbers, which is why you need to pay extra attention to your recruiting brochure. You do have a recruiting brochure, right? No? Well, here is why you need one and the eight things to include.


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Dave Yates

Dave Yates: Déjà vu

Do your customers a favor by educating them on the issues of PB piping.
Dave Yates
December 9, 2019
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For you younger tradesfolk who have entered into a mechanical career within the past 20 years, you may never have encountered PB (polybutylene) tubing and fittings.


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Chapman

Kenny Chapman: How sales skills solve your biggest challenges

Leaders are also salespeople.
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Kenny Chapman
December 6, 2019
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You might not think about how massively sales impacts your company outside of what it represents in number form on your balance sheet. In fact, most people view the concept of sales in a negative light.


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John Siegenthaler: New in the neighborhood

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
December 5, 2019
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This was quite a year for me on the home front. On fairly short notice, my wife and I found out that our daughter Heidi and her husband Andy would be building a house about 500 feet down the road from us. 


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Al Levi

Al Levi: It’s a drug and we’re hooked: social media world company culture

Ensure your company is pursuing the right jobs for the right money.
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Al Levi
December 4, 2019
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"It’s a drug and we’re hooked!” is what I said to my brother, Richie, about the fix I felt we got from doing the really big monster commercial and residential jobs for what we felt were lots of dollars.


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Aquatherm names new vice president of operations

November 14, 2019
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The new operations department consolidates Aquatherm’s estimation, drafting, fabrication, fitting production, shipping and inside sales functions.


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PHCC

Frank Bonetti Plumbing earns 2019 PHCC Safety Award

November 14, 2019
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The annual Safety First! Award recognizes a PHCC contractor who utilizes Federated’s resources to effectively implement sound risk management practices.


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First Supply acquires lighting store

Oatey acquires certain assets of The Keeney Mfg. Co.

November 7, 2019
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Acquisition enhances Oatey’s product offering and capabilities.

 


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Moen Lighted Garbage Disposal

Moen lighted garbage disposal

December 11, 2019
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Moen’s EXL100c is a lighted garbage disposal equipped with movement-sensing technology to illuminate storage space under the kitchen sink when the cupboard door is opened. 


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Low Temperature Hot Water Heater

Modine low temperature hot water heater

December 11, 2019
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Modine Manufacturing Co. released its new Lodronic low-temperature hot water heater, designed to provide maximum efficiency in a compact, lightweight, energy-saving format. 


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Raypack Hydronic Boiler

Raypack hydronic boiler

December 11, 2019
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The XVers L, the newest hydronic boiler from Raypak, a Rheem company, is built to automatically assess the temperature and adjust to make sure the environment is controlled and comfortable. 


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Taco Comfort Solutions Dirt Separator

Taco Comfort Solutions dirt separator

December 11, 2019
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Taco Comfort Solutions’ new 4900 series magnetic dirt separator provides dual-action dirt separation for closed-loop hydronic heating systems. 


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American Standard Urinal

American Standard high efficiency urinal

December 11, 2019
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Streamlined for a clean, modern look with an inverted back wall, American Standard’s Greenbrook High Efficiency Urinal is the latest addition to the one-pint flush urinal collection. 


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Sloan Designer Urinal

Sloan designer urinal

December 11, 2019
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Sloan recently launched its designer urinal, which provides a distinct visual edge to the commercial restroom without sacrificing performance, the company states. 


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ICERA One-Piece Toilet

One-piece toilet from ICERA

December 11, 2019
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The Canto includes all ICERA’s signature plumbing technology, including the EcoQuattro flushing system that combines flushing power, exceptional cleanliness and minimal water usage. 


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SANICOMPACT toilet

Saniflo compact macerating toilet

December 11, 2019
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The SANICOMPACT toilet from Saniflo installs quickly and easily anywhere in the home, with no venting required.


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Kohler Performance Toilet

Kohler performance toilet

December 11, 2019
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The Betello two-piece toilet is equipped with Kohler’s Revolution 360 flushing technology powered by AquaPiston, cleaning two times better than a conventional flush, the company says. 


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Gerber High Efficiency Toilet

Gerber high efficiency toilet

December 11, 2019
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The tall and narrow tank of the Viper 1.28 gpf toilet optimizes flush speed, and quickly refills using the industry-best Fluidmaster 400A Fill Valve, the company says. 


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Niagara Dual Flush Toilet

Dual flush toilet from Niagara Conservation

December 11, 2019
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The Nano Dual Flush Elongated Toilet is built with Niagara’s patented Stealth Technology.


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American Standard Toilet

American Standard bidet toilet

December 10, 2019
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The Advanced Clean 100 SpaLet Bidet Toilet combines the cleansing of a bidet with the sleek lines of a modern, auto-flush toilet.


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