August 2016 Issue | PM | Plumbing & Mechanical

How to eliminate ghost flow and recirculation issues

Don’t repeat design mistakes.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

August 31, 2016

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How to eliminate ghost flow and recirculation issues.

What does service mean to you?

It can mean many things to many people.

Kelly Faloon

August 22, 2016

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Many people who are part of the greater plumbing and heating industry spend their leisure time helping here and abroad to provide warm homes and cool, clean water.

Upgrade your knowledge on snow- and ice-melt systems

Not your grandpa’s snow melt.

Mark Eatherton

August 30, 2016

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The ASHRAE folks develop most of the standards used in determining the energy requirements of snow- and ice-melt systems.

Maximizing the result of branding

The X factor in your marketing.

Adams Hudson

August 30, 2016

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Extremely smart marketing types call this “information segmentation and mass individualization based on experiential results.

How to size a boiler-feed pump

You need to understand two important variables.

Dan Holohan

August 30, 2016

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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.

Four strategies to hire and keep the best people

Recruiting players for your team.

Kenny Chapman

August 30, 2016

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There is no sale to be made without a lead generated by some form of marketing.

Can the boiler breathe?

The free area of an opening determines how much combustion air can be delivered to the boiler room.

Ray Wohlfarth

August 30, 2016

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Make sure enough free area is available for safe and proper combustion.

Are apartment rentals topping out?

The first-quarter 2016 building climbed by just 20,000 units, in comparison to the last five-year average of 40,000 during similar periods.

Morris Beschloss

August 30, 2016

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Overall housing numbers reaching pre-recession numbers.

8 steps to a daily training program

PM’s website is filled with columns that could be turned into training classes.

Matt Michel

August 30, 2016

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Often the difference between a modestly successful and a very successful plumbing company is the amount of training.

Keeping commercial customers

A commercial sales agent is the person at your company who is dedicated to creating relationships.

Al Levi

August 30, 2016

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A commercial sales agent on staff will create these relationships.

How a contractor uses innovation to win over customers

Service with sprinkles.

Chip R. Bell

August 26, 2016

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How a South Carolina contractor uses an innovative approach to win over customers.

PM's 2016 Mechanical Contractor of the Year: BMWC Constructors

Not many leaders of mechanical contracting firms can say they are still working for the same company they started at after college.

Kelly Faloon

August 12, 2016

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

Letters to the Editor

August 12, 2016

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

The rise of cost-effective geothermal systems

Geothermal heat pump systems have been growing in use since first being deployed successfully in the 1970s.

Mark Stimson

August 23, 2016

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

PM Profile: Jomar Valve's Paul Craig and Adam Stier

A winning tradition at Jomar Valve.

Mike Miazga

August 29, 2016

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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.

ISH China trade show shifts focus to smart green buildings

‘To keep Sky blue, To warm up China’

Bob Miodonski

August 26, 2016

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ISH China trade show shifts focus to smart green buildings.

Truck of the Month: Plumbing and Pipe Technologies, Raleigh, N.C.

Nadia Askar

August 26, 2016

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Plumbing and Pipe Technologies, Raleigh, N.C.

Training the new generation of plumbers and HVAC techs

Nadia Askar

August 24, 2016

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

A lesson about PERT: Matching the appropriate materials to the proper application

The use of PERT materials provides flexibility and ease of installation for the application.

Nadia Askar

August 23, 2016

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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 air-infused showers

August 19, 2016

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

John Guest female connector for water applications connector

August 19, 2016

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John Guest’s 3/8” O.D. x 9/16”-24 female connector is for water purification, beverage dispensing, appliance and domestic plumbing market.

Bosch self-leveling cross-line laser

August 19, 2016

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

Hobart filler metal selector and calculator mobile app

August 19, 2016

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

Elkay BluPura water dispensing products

August 19, 2016

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

Taco suction pumps

August 19, 2016

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

Tomlinson reverse osmosis faucets

August 19, 2016

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

Victoria + Albert bathroom collection

August 19, 2016

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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 Sans Hands faucets

August 19, 2016

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

DeWalt new press tool

August 19, 2016

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

OmegaFlex piping brochure

August 19, 2016

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

Bryan Steam boiler brochure

August 19, 2016

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

Milwaukee Tool updated One-Key app

August 19, 2016

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

Viega mobile app

August 19, 2016

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Viega’s apps help users work smarter by using their mobile device.

ServiceTitan Mobile 2.0 app

August 19, 2016

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

Liberty Pumps NightEye app

August 19, 2016

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

NexTraq View mobile app

August 19, 2016

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

Breezeworks mobile payment platform

August 19, 2016

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Breezeworks added Square as an integrated payment processing option.

Street Invoice mobile invoicing app

August 19, 2016

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

CECC Solution pressure-test utility app

August 19, 2016

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

Amerec steam room control app

August 19, 2016

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

American Standard Commercial bathroom fixtures

August 19, 2016

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

Sloan integrated sink

August 19, 2016

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

Friedrich Kühl Wi-Fi-enabled air-conditioning

August 19, 2016

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

MAAX bath and shower configurations

August 19, 2016

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

Cinaton iSense faucet

August 19, 2016

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

Hansgrohe hands-free faucets

August 19, 2016

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

BrassCraft quarter-turn valve

August 19, 2016

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

Makita cordless tool series

August 19, 2016

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

General Pipe Cleaner Gen-Eye mini self-leveling camera

August 19, 2016

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

Navien Heating Boiler

August 19, 2016

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

Utility Wonder scale dissolver

August 19, 2016

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

Caleffi thermostatic mixing valves

August 19, 2016

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

IBC heat exchangers

August 19, 2016

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

Paxton Controls stainless-steel mixing valve

August 19, 2016

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

Greenlee Textron line of Gorilla pressing tools

August 19, 2016

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

A. O. Smith Voltex hybrid electric heat pump water heaters

August 19, 2016

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

Mansfield Plumbing high-efficiency urinal

August 19, 2016

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

Victaulic flexible dry sprinkler

August 19, 2016

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

August 2016 Ad Index

August 15, 2016

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

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