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PM July 2022 cover

2022 July

The July 2022 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical features how manufacturers look at trends shaping tool design, the importance of American manufacturing, and much more.

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Why it’s so hard to find workers

Dan Holohan: Why it’s so hard to find workers

Contractors struggling to find able-bodied workers share experiences on HeatingHelp.com.
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Dan Holohan
July 6, 2022
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My shop teacher was a wiry man who loved hand tools. We spent a week making a buzzer base. He taught us how to saw, sand and varnish. He introduced me to a Brace & Bit hand drill and went on and on about how this was better than an electric drill. “Can you feel the wood? It’s alive!” he said, and I could.


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double port purging valve

John Siegenthaler: Purging principles

Purging plays a major role in the reliable and efficient operation of closed loop hydronic systems.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 5, 2022
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Nearly all closed-loop hydronic heating and cooling systems are supposed to be filled with water or a mixture of water and antifreeze. The only intentional air in the system is that contained in the expansion tank.


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Next Gen All Star —Top 20 Under 40 contest

Nicole Krawcke: Help the plumbing industry recognize young talent

Nominate a worthy up-and-comer for the inaugural Top 20 Under 40 contest by July 17.
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Nicole Krawcke
July 1, 2022
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BNP Media’s Plumbing Group, which includes Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer and Supply House Times, is launching our inaugural Next Gen All Star —Top 20 Under 40 contest.


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Hilti launches ON!Track tool tracking app

June 14, 2022
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ON!Track Unite is an open API single hub for construction data with proven capability to provide better insights, improved efficiencies and greater cost savings, Hilti notes.


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WarmlyYours reports snow-melting sales growth of nearly 70%

June 14, 2022
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In Q1 2021, driveways went from 21.9% of all snow melting projects to 34.2% the following year (a rate of change of almost 141%). 


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PHCC of California names first female president

June 14, 2022
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Mosier is the marketing and customer relations manager for San Diego-based Cable, Pipe and Leak Detection, which has been a PHCC member for more than 35 years.


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U.S. manufacturing sector largely optimistic about the future

Plumbing manufacturers tout the importance of American manufacturing

While not without its challenges, U.S. manufacturing sector largely optimistic about the future.
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Nicole Krawcke
July 4, 2022
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Plumbing & Mechanical asked several plumbing manufacturers to explain what American manufacturing means to them today. Watch this video to see what they had to say.


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Resideo magnetic hydraulic separator
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Resideo magnetic hydraulic separator

July 7, 2022
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Resideo’s Magnetic Hydraulic Separator protects modern hydronic installs by providing control and protection through air, debris, dirt and ferrous removal, plus critical flow management between connected hydraulic circuits.


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Taco Comfort Solutions radiant mixing block
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Taco Comfort Solutions radiant mixing block

July 6, 2022
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The Taco Radiant Mixing Block is a complete injection mixing system, combining a variable speed injection mixing control, injection circulator, system circulator and air elimination in one unit.


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Uponor North America radiant mat
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Uponor North America radiant mat

July 5, 2022
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Fast Trak is the simple solution for new, remodel and retrofit radiant installations, the company says.


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Legend Valve isolation ball valve
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Legend Valve isolation ball valve

July 1, 2022
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With a durable forged brass construction, the P-2012RFLG is ideal for isolating pump installations.


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