Water is the “life-blood” of hydronic systems. Its chemical characteristics can make the difference between a system that lasts for decades versus one that develops expensive corrosion issues within months of commissioning.
The plumbing industry made national headlines last month when Texas lawmakers failed to extend the life of the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, which was due to shut down by Sept. 1, 2020.
When I look at any replacement hydronic boiler project, my tenet is always to assume the existing system is installed improperly. I like to pretend I am a famous detective, such as Sherlock Holmes, and my job is to uncover the hidden mistakes.
An architect, insulation installers, door and window salespersons/installers, and a mechanical contractor are in a classroom together, and the instructor asks: “Should you upgrade the building envelope or replace the heating and air conditioning equipment?
You’ve probably heard a lot about mission and vision statements if you’ve ever listened to business podcasts, taken a class or read about entrepreneurship.
Here on the Isle of Long, if you throw a stick you’ll probably hit a Target store. I don’t have a problem with that because I really like Target stores.
Association for years. When he chose to close his business, we were able to create the place Bruce felt the most connection too and align to his prior organization, and we became better friends and co-workers.
Housecall Pro’s new Website Builder is designed specifically for home service businesses, enabling them to create a beautiful website that quickly turns visitors into customers.
This month, while Americans everywhere celebrate Independence Day, the Plumbing & Mechanical team decided to highlight some of the many plumbing products made in the USA.
BNP Media Plumbing Group Editorial Director Mike Miazga sat down with Armstrong Fluid Technology Chairman and CEO Charles Armstrong during the 2019 ISH show in Frankfurt.
The 1970s bestseller “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values” used the author’s experience repairing a motorcycle on a cross-country trip to explore competing approaches to life.
Slant/Fin’s VGH Boiler offers the next generation duo stainless steel water tube heat exchanger featuring larger water passages increasing the heat output, the company says.
AERCO’s Benchmark Platinum condensing boilers with the Edge Controller saves time and money on installation and operating costs, simplifies start-ups and maintenance and strengthens system efficiency and performance, the company notes.
Using an internal combustion natural gas engine, Lochinvar and EC Power’s Micro CHP (< 50 kW/hr) XRGI25 is designed to be an efficient, easy-to-install system intended for light commercial use.
Triangle Tube’s Instinct stainless-steel fire tube heat exchanger is manufactured and produced to the highest quality standards to ensure reliability, the company says.