The June 2021 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical features the 2021 Plumbing & Mechanical Manufacturers Rep of the Year: Hart, Travers & Associates, water safety in DHW recirculation, and much more!
Summer is just around the corner, and things are beginning to look up in the U.S. More than 45% of American adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
As the creation of sustainable and resilient buildings becomes a greater priority, especially over the past year, one critical component will be to ensure our buildings are water efficient.
We all want to grow in life, and especially in business. It is part of the measurement of success we as leaders can look at, and it’s one we often have to meet for our stakeholders and team members.
Disinfection byproducts (DBP) are becoming a matter of renewed concern in the regulatory and scientific world. It is necessary for all of us to understand the reasons and facts behind such new activity in this field.
Uponor’s board of directors has appointed Michael Rauterkus as president and CEO of Uponor Group and chairman of the executive committee. He will join the company and assume the CEO responsibility on August 21.
Bradford White announced its partnership with Plumbers Without Borders, a grassroots non-profit organization working to increase global access to safe water and sanitation.
By completing all eight modules, engineers can receive 0.25 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), and all participants who complete the modules will receive a Certificate of Completion for the course
PMI’s efforts to have plumbing manufacturers designated as essential businesses by the federal government were successful, allowing PMI member companies to keep production lines moving, sustain employment, and contribute to the national effort against a deadly virus.
As an extension of the QuickDrain USA total shower solution, aimed to reimagine how drains should look and perform, the company recently launched its new SquareDrain point drain. Plumbing & Mechanical attended the virtual product launch event in April.
It’s without question that technology has improved the mechanical world around us. From my smartphone, I can instantly see the health of hundreds of our boiler plants across the country.
UL listed to protect against fire, water and smoke, HoldRite HydroFlame cast-in-place sleeves accommodate penetrants from 1/2" to 12", the widest range in the industry, the company notes.
Laars Heating Systems’ ultra-high-efficiency floor-standing FT series combination boiler and water heater is the only residential combi boiler that simultaneously supplies abundant home heat and endless hot water without interruption, the company states.
Navien’s NPE-2 condensing tankless water heaters include a turndown ratio up to 15:1, advanced EZNav multi-line control panel with setup wizard, and 2" PVC venting up to 75', Navien notes.
Aqua-Rex has an updated version of its highly successful physical water conditioner, the alternative to a conventional water softener, which is unique in having independent third-party performance verification from IAPMO R & T Labs using its IGC 335 test protocol, Aqua-Rex states.
Phyn’s Smart Water Sensor, available in one, two and three packs, safeguards homes against water damage by detecting leaks, changes in temperatures and potentially damaging humidity levels.
Great for a wide range of heavy-duty plumbing, drain cleaning, maintenance and rental applications, the Typhoon trailer jet from General Pipe Cleaners blows away blockages in big lines and long runs, the manufacturer explains.
Victaulic’s VicFlex style AB2 bracket now includes a new over/under center bracket that can be flipped around the center bar, making it easy to install from above or below, the company explains.
Easyflex’s new ultra performance flexible sprinkler drop features a 1 1/4" ID, which translates into less friction loss than 1" Schedule 40 pipe with the same number of 90s, Easyflex points out.
Available with 2" and 3" Metacaulk cast-in-place device, the RectorSeal tub box kits are designed to prevent the spread of fire from bathtub or jet-spa drains to the upper level.