Plumbing and Mechanical

When it comes to boiler-feed pumps, the two important variables are the amount of water in the operating range of the boiler and the steam-to-condensate time lag across the system.

Indianapolis-based BMWC Constructors fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation to propel it into the future.

Keeping politics out of Plumbing & Mechanical; Heat pump water heaters not worth the hype

New partnerships give options to offset the initial investment of geothermal HVAC.

After beginning his career as a manufacturers rep selling product for Hammond Valves and Tyler Pipe, Joseph Martin started importing his own mix of products (including toilets and basket strainers) in the 1980s.

Plumbing and Pipe Technologies, Raleigh, N.C.

It has been said for many years now, by many companies, that it is hard to find skilled employees.

Polyethylene raised temperature-type materials have been used successfully in domestic hot and cold water piping systems for more than 20 years, and in application areas such as radiant underfloor heating and radiator connections, states a Dow Chemical report. 

California Faucets’ StyleFlow Air models feature a patented device that infuses the shower water with air.

Bosch’s GLL 30 self-leveling cross-line laser has highly visible cross-lines.

Hobart’s Filler Metal Selector and Calculator mobile app is available for Android and Apple devices via a free download.

Elkay’s BluPura water dispensing products provide convenient large quantities of ambient or cold still water and sparkling carbonated water.

Taco’s SCI close-coupled end suction pumps and SFI frame-mounted end suction pumps provide reliability and ease in installation.

Tomlinson’s line of reverse osmosis faucets have five styles to satisfy an array of design aesthetics.

Victoria + Albert’s Florin collection features a subtle fan detail on the tap handles and includes five distinctive pieces for the basin, bath and shower.

Sonoma Forge’s Sans Hands faucets blend design with touchless hand washing.

DeWalt’s new Press Tool is capable of pressing pipe fittings from 1/2” to 4” in copper and stainless-steel pipe.

OmegaFlex’s full-line brochure features CounterStrike CSST and PS-II Underground gas piping for LP and natural gas applications.

Two new brochures are available from Bryan Steam, detailing its complete line of boilers and boiler accessories.

Milwaukee Tool’s updated One-Key app features integrated tool tracking.

ServiceTitan’s Mobile 2.0 modernizes the homeowner experience while improving technician performance.

Liberty Pumps’ NightEye app and cloud-based system allows internet connection of a pump via the home’s wireless router.

The NexTraq View mobile app provides customers the power of real-time productivity.

Breezeworks added Square as an integrated payment processing option.

Street Invoice is a mobile app providing enterprise technology with a small-business price tag.

CECC Solutions’ Pressure Test Utility app creates a digital template with encrypted data fields.

Amerec’s amerecConnect is a steam room control app for smartphones and computers.

American Standard introduced a pint urinal and wall-hung sink to its commercial Decorum fixture collection.

Sloan’s AER-DEC Integrated Sink features a soap dispenser.

Friedrich’s Kühl Wi-Fi-enabled air-conditioning units allow homeowners to remotely control their units via their computers and smartphones.

MAAX’s ModulR solution enables a wide variety of configurations for bathtubs, shower bases and doors.

Cinaton’s single-hole 4001 iSense faucet utilizes two advanced sensors and a handle on the side.

Hansgrohe’s Select technology is available with the Talis Select S and Select E faucets.

BrassCraft’s Sure2Connect quarter-turn valve is a high-performance push connect valve.

Makita’s 12V max CXT lithium-ion cordless tool series features slide-style batteries for improved grip and comfort.

General Pipe Cleaners’ Gen-Eye Mini Self-Leveling Camera automatically keeps pictures right side up.

Navien’s NHB (Navien Heating Boiler), for residential and light commercial use, is available in four sizes.

Utility Wonder’s Dry Lime Solv contains fast-working crystals that remove hard water scale deposits, rust and algae.

Caleffi’s 521 MixCal, 5213 and 5231 Series adjustable thermostatic mixing valves are used in residential and commercial systems.

IBC’s S and T Series heat exchangers, when combined with any boiler, can heat any size pool or spa.

Paxton Controls’ TVS43 Tempering Valve System is approved and listed under ASSE-1017 performance standard.

Greenlee Textron’s line of Gorilla pressing tools features two separate tool platforms.

A. O. Smith’s updated line of Voltex hybrid electric heat pump water heaters features a duct kit attachment.

Mansfield Plumbing’s 475HE Suburban high-efficiency urinal features an integral trap siphon jet.

Victaulic’s VicFlex VS1 flexible dry sprinkler combines flexible fittings technology with traditional dry sprinkler technology.

PM's Ad Index for August 2016 is as follows.