Check out the December 2019 edition of Plumbing & Mechanical: 2020 B.I.G. Book, John Siegenthaler on geothermal water-to-water heat pump system design and installation, maximizing efficiency on small-diameter piping projects and much more!
It is harder than ever to recruit plumbers, which is why you need to pay extra attention to your recruiting brochure. You do have a recruiting brochure, right? No? Well, here is why you need one and the eight things to include.
As I sit here writing this column, the holiday season is in full swing. Where I come from, that means not only celebrating the holidays, but also six family birthdays — including my own.
When I knocked on the doctor’s front door, a dog on the other side went nuts. And this being my one and only visit to the doctor’s house, I took a healthy step back.
For you younger tradesfolk who have entered into a mechanical career within the past 20 years, you may never have encountered PB (polybutylene) tubing and fittings.
You might not think about how massively sales impacts your company outside of what it represents in number form on your balance sheet. In fact, most people view the concept of sales in a negative light.
This was quite a year for me on the home front. On fairly short notice, my wife and I found out that our daughter Heidi and her husband Andy would be building a house about 500 feet down the road from us.
"It’s a drug and we’re hooked!” is what I said to my brother, Richie, about the fix I felt we got from doing the really big monster commercial and residential jobs for what we felt were lots of dollars.
Why he’s PM’s Plumber of the Month: “Nick is an outstanding person and employee. He is always at the top of the list as far as sales and revenue produced is concerned.
Figure 1 shows a hydronic system that's intended to supply four panel radiators, each with its own thermostatic radiator valve, and an indirect water heater from a gas-fired sectional cast-iron boiler.
The annual Safety First! Award recognizes a PHCC contractor who utilizes Federated’s resources to effectively implement sound risk management practices.
Plumbing manufacturers gathered in balmy St. Pete Beach, Florida, to discuss and learn about issues on multigenerational leadership, workforce development, sustainability, accessibility design, industry economic trends, trade and tariffs, consumer data protection and more during Plumbing Manufacturers International’s PMI 2019 conference.
BNP Media Plumbing Group’s Nicole Krawcke sat down with Mike Licastro, Xylem’s training and education manager, commercial building services and HVAC, to chat about the renovation of the iconic industry training facility and what it now offers its customers.
Piping material is a top consideration for every commercial HVAC construction project. Since the choice of piping material impacts project efficiency and economics, it is important to factor in material costs, as well as the expenses associated with installation and maintenance when determining the best solution.
Moen’s EXL100c is a lighted garbage disposal equipped with movement-sensing technology to illuminate storage space under the kitchen sink when the cupboard door is opened.
Modine Manufacturing Co. released its new Lodronic low-temperature hot water heater, designed to provide maximum efficiency in a compact, lightweight, energy-saving format.
The XVers L, the newest hydronic boiler from Raypak, a Rheem company, is built to automatically assess the temperature and adjust to make sure the environment is controlled and comfortable.
Streamlined for a clean, modern look with an inverted back wall, American Standard’s Greenbrook High Efficiency Urinal is the latest addition to the one-pint flush urinal collection.
Sloan recently launched its designer urinal, which provides a distinct visual edge to the commercial restroom without sacrificing performance, the company states.
The Canto includes all ICERA’s signature plumbing technology, including the EcoQuattro flushing system that combines flushing power, exceptional cleanliness and minimal water usage.
The Betello two-piece toilet is equipped with Kohler’s Revolution 360 flushing technology powered by AquaPiston, cleaning two times better than a conventional flush, the company says.
The tall and narrow tank of the Viper 1.28 gpf toilet optimizes flush speed, and quickly refills using the industry-best Fluidmaster 400A Fill Valve, the company says.