In the May 2020 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical, we check out what’s new in leak detection and prevention, discover what trends are influencing water heater technology and examine flood protection and testing in backflow prevention.
Viega’s seminar centers in Bloomfield, Colorado and Nashua, New Hampshire, held training and examination sessions in January and February for the ASSE 19210 Hydronic Heating and Cooling Installer certification.
The Radiant Professionals Alliance attended the AHR 2020 Expo in Orlando, Forida, Feb. 3-5, and in conjunction with the expo, hosted the RPA Reception at the Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar, where the biannual transfer of the 2020 Carlson-Holohan Industry Award of Excellence took place.
Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most significant impacts on construction businesses is the effect that personnel protection measures have had on construction permitting and inspections.
A third generation plumber, Mitch Kenney started out working at his father’s company in Colorado, then branched out and tried a couple different entrepreneurial opportunities.
The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award recognizes partner businesses and organizations in good standing that demonstrate superior leadership, innovation and commitment to environmental protection through energy efficiency and ENERGY STAR.
When it comes to emerging technologies — both hardware, and digital technologies — it’s likely that backflow isn’t the first thing to come to your mind.
MCAA’s spring meeting and conference schedule screeched to a halt this year, much like many other contractor organizations in the industry, with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most homeowners don’t think about their heating system until something goes wrong. And when that happens, it can be a huge financial burden — one they may not be able to afford. Thankfully, organizations like Oil Heat Cares exist to help in those types of situations.
A custom-designed, prefabricated, pre-pressurized network of Uponor crosslinked polyethylene (PEX-a) tubing, the Uponor Radiant Rollout Mat is the ideal solution for faster, more consistent installations for large commercial radiant heating and cooling applications — saving up to 85% in installation time, the company notes.
On projects that require hydronic distribution for heating/cooling, snow melting, geothermal, biomass and district energy management, REHAU INSULPEX pre-insulated pipe delivers convenience
and energy-efficiency far beyond metal piping, the company says.
The BLF-2 balancing valve allows for precise flow control to ensure efficient energy distribution to match the load of each zone in a hydronic heating or cooling system.
The Warmboard Comfort System bundles all the engineering, equipment and support needed for an ultra-accurate radiant floor heating system that can be installed quickly and efficiently by any general contractor or journeyman plumber, the company points out.
WarmlyYours’ complete snow melting kits contain an entire heating system for installation in outdoor surfaces such as driveways, walkways, accessibility ramps and patios to keep them free of ice and snow, the company states.