2017 March

Three years after Flint’s water crisis was first reported and a little more than a year after state officials

'Heck of a year' for plumbers and pipefitters in Flint, Mich.

Many residents still rely on bottled water.

Peg McNichol

March 14, 2017

The Flint water crisis continues to provide opportunities for local tradespeople to make a difference.

Truck of the Month: Pipe Wrench Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Knoxville, Tenn.

Elegance in simplicity for Knoxville contractor.

Nadia Askar

March 20, 2017

Pipe Wrench Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Knoxville, Tenn.

PM’s Top 20 Products of 2016

April 9, 2017

See which products made it into the Top 20 of the past year.

Water quality makes and breaks hydronic systems

Luckily, there are products, solutions, and best practices that help improve water quality.

Jen Anesi-Brombach

March 22, 2017

Poor water quality shortens hydronic equipment life span and reduces efficiency.

DCW showcases top kitchen, bath design trends

The Fourth Annual DCW took place Jan. 10-12 in Orlando, Fla.

Nadia Askar

March 22, 2017

KBIS and IBS co-locate at new Orlando venue for the fourth annual Design & Construction Week.

Tens of thousands of individuals convene in Las Vegas for the 2017 AHR Expo

Biggest ever' AHR Expo indicates industry optimism

The 2017 International Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition was held Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Las Vegas.

Jack Sweet

Jen Anesi-Brombach

March 21, 2017

More than 68,000 attendees visit the 69th annual industry event in Las Vegas.

PM Profile: MIFAB's Michael Whiteside and Hugh Hornsby

MIFAB execs talk trends, new products

Mike Miazga

March 14, 2017

Michael Whiteside and Hugh Hornsby discuss how the family-owned company is serving its customers.

How to be trade-show savvy

Market and sell better during events without resorting to circus tactics.

Adams Hudson

March 28, 2017

A trade show is like a circus,” said an observer. “You’ve got a massive parade in one big area, with all the hucksters and dazzling displays.

How to properly size finned-tube baseboard heat emitters

Have a look at the rating tables for most finned-tube baseboard sold in North America and chances are you’ll see a footnote.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

March 29, 2017

Have a look at the rating tables for most finned-tube baseboard sold in North America and chances are you’ll see a footnote under the table that reads something like this: “Ratings are based on active fin length and include 15% heating effect factor.”

How much lead is OK?

No lead is good lead, but some lead is realistic.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

March 29, 2017

I woke up recently to the announcement that the State of Illinois is mandating that every school’s water must be tested for lead. This is new legislation that just passed.

Adding value multiplies business

Go the extra mile to provide the ultimate client experience.

Kenny Chapman

March 29, 2017

In my live and online coaching schools, I always talk about creating “The Ultimate Client Experience.”

It's 'America first' in 2017

Will ‘produce/buy American’ prove economically successful?

Morris Beschloss

March 29, 2017

What may have gotten lost in the tug-of-war of presidential campaign resolutions has been President Trump’s plan to shift America firmly into an internal economic powerhouse.

Why you need to have written policies and procedures

Written policies and procedures help everyone sleep through the night.

Al Levi

March 28, 2017

I grew up in my family’s plumbing, heating, and cooling company, and among my earliest memories are those of my dad getting calls in the middle of the night from people with heating emergencies — a homeowner whose furnace had quit or a bakery where they needed the steam from the boilers for their baking.

1904 World's Fair kick-starts radiant movement

American Radiator’s ‘Ideal American Exhibit’ kick-starts radiant movement.

Dan Holohan

March 28, 2017

The song “Meet me in St. Louis, Louis” arrived in 1904, the same year that the World’s Fair opened in that city.

Where is the decorum in our 'civil' discourse?

Jen Anesi-Brombach

March 23, 2017

My editorial ran in the February issue, and I’ve already received several responses from PM’s readers.

Falcon Stainless joins ICC-ES PMG’s new Affiliate Program

Falcon Stainless aims to increase product awareness and recognition

February 14, 2017

The Affiliate Program supports ICC-ES PMG clients, by increasing the visibility and awareness of their products in the plumbing, mechanical and fuel gas industry through a number of additional marketing support initiatives.

AquaMotion announces Sales Rep, Trailblazer of the Year winners

February 21, 2017

AquaMotion, a Rhode Island manufacturer of patented single, multi-speed, and ECM circulators and recirculation systems, is pleased to announce the Sales Rep of the Year and Trailblazers award winners for 2016.

Charlotte Pipe University announces new plumbing courses

Short plumbing courses now available online.

February 22, 2017

Trainees can take courses at their own paces and are granted unlimited access so they can revisit the information at any time.

EPA proposes revisions to Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act

February 20, 2017

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to make conforming changes to the existing drinking water regulations based on the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act of 2011 and the Community Fire Safety Act of 2013.

Andy Yanka joins World and Main’s Jones Stephens

February 23, 2017

Yanka previously held positions with American Water Works Co. and Masco Corp.

Taco SmartPlug Named Product of the Year at 2017 AHR Expo

February 7, 2017

Taco’s SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control was announced as the 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Award Product of the Year Jan. 31 at the Show’s Innovation Awards ceremony in Las Vegas.

Ace Duraflo line restoration

March 23, 2017

Ace Duraflo’s ePIPE in-place pipe lining technology reduces lead leaching from lead pipes and other lead contributors, such as lead solder and brass fittings, to safe levels.

Bonomi hydraulic application valves

March 23, 2017

Bonomi’s line of high-pressure carbon steel ball valves for use in hydraulic applications come in two-way and three-way configurations with a choice of NPT or SAE thread end connections.

HammerHead point-repair kit

March 23, 2017

HammerHead Trenchless Equipment’s sectional point repair system rehabilitates sewer and storm water pipe with circular or oval cross sections 3” to 48” in diameter.

Oatey Hercules corrosion inhibitor

March 23, 2017

Oatey’s Hercules Sludgehammer Universal Corrosion Inhibitor protects against corrosion and lime-scale buildup.

ADEY combat iron oxide sludge

March 23, 2017

ADEY’s MC3+ Cleaner and MC1+ Protector serve different purposes, but are both born of the same need to combat iron oxide sludge.

Delta pull-downn kitchen faucet

March 23, 2017

Delta’s Esque single-handle, pull-down kitchen faucet with Touch2O technology features curves and cosmopolitan contours to give it a clean, poised look that accentuates the modernism of a contemporary kitchen or complements a transitional space.

American Standard NextGen Selectronic faucet

March 23, 2017

American Standard’s NextGen Selectronic faucet line features SmarTherm technology that incorporates an ASSE 1070-certified thermostatic hot water temperature limiter in the faucet.

Sloan automatic sink faucet

March 23, 2017

Sloan’s EFX380 BASYS automatic sink faucet with turbine energy-harvesting technology has the versatility to meet any application with varying sensor types with flow rates ranging from 0.35 gpm to 1.5 gpm.

Cinaton vessel faucet

March 23, 2017

Cinaton’s B3004 vessel faucet features a simple silhouette that gives little indication of the technology hidden from view. It operates via five infrared sensors that provide complete control over 13 functions, from temperature to water flow.

Stiebel Eltron mini tankless water heater

March 23, 2017

Stiebel Eltron’s Mini E thermostatic tankless water heaters are an electronically controlled version of the mechanical Mini water heaters.

ProVent Systems firestop coupling

March 23, 2017

ProVent Systems’ ProSet embedded firestop coupling can control drain-waste-vent-pipe expansion and contraction problems in multistory buildings when it is anchored into a concrete floor or restrained using a special riser clamp.