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Pump standards make the word go ‘round

Experts laud the most influential guidance advancing pump system design.
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Peter Gaydon
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December 21, 2022
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It is in the interest of regulators, engineers, contractors, architects and system owners to find the most efficient paths to pump system solutions. The rising tide of standards plays a significant role in elevating the performance, reliability and quality of pump systems — minimizing the trial and error it often takes to arrive at the solutions best suited for the application. However, some standards stand out for the magnitude of their impact.


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Brewers cook up a new batch at Ironshield
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Proper drainage system helps steer brewery to success

Georgia’s Ironshield Brewing takes dedication to craft to new levels.
Dan Vastyan
December 19, 2022
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It’s quite an understatement to say that managers of Ironshield Brewing near Atlanta, take customer satisfaction seriously. Or, that brewing is a passion there.


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Propane-powered appliances offer energy efficient option for residential, commercial spaces

Educate your customers about propane reliability and versatility.
Bryan cordill
Bryan Cordill
December 15, 2022
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Whether driven by rigorous state and local regulatory mandates, or simply the desire to live more sustainably, the demand for a smaller carbon footprint and greater energy efficiency is growing in both the residential and commercial building and renovation markets.


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Five NPE-240A2 units
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Tankless water heaters provide on-demand hot water, energy savings for high school fieldhouse

Cascaded tankless water heater system provides redundancy, improving the lifespan of each unit.
Brett Butler
November 17, 2022
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The last thing football players want to worry about after two-a-day practices or a hard-fought game is the locker room showers not having hot water. Student-athletes at Pasadena Memorial High School in Pasadena, Texas unfortunately were dealing with this situation far too often.


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tankless water heating

8 common myths associated with tankless technologies and the tankless truth

David Federico
September 22, 2022
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Tankless water heaters have been growing in popularity for decades, but there are still common misconceptions that surround the technology, impacting purchase decisions by both the pro and customer alike.


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design and size PEX pipe

How to design and size PEX pipe the right way

Daniel Worm
August 22, 2022
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Best practices for designing and installing PEX to leverage the benefits of installation efficiencies, job-site safety and profitability potential.


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Rheem commercial tankless rack system

Spot check on the commercial water heating market

Industry experts discuss most popular products, new proposed efficiency standards and the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
August 17, 2022
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The commercial water heating market has options for building owners and facility managers when it comes to selecting equipment for their facilities — tank or tankless, gas models or electric — even heat pump water heaters are seeing growth in this space. So which is the most popular? Well, it all depends on who you ask.


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Installing and servicing CPVC the right way

Installing and servicing CPVC the right way

Most common installation mistakes and how to avoid them.
Jonathan Simon
August 15, 2022
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CPVC has been used for residential plumbing in the U.S. for more than 60 years and is unique among today’s plumbing materials. CPVC was specifically designed to be compatible with American drinking water and is impervious to chlorine. As a result, virtually all CPVC failures can be traced back to improper installation or servicing practices.


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installation of several Taco 0018e circulators

What's yer circulation strategy?

The beautiful, sensible logic of hydronics.
John M. Barba
July 18, 2022
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If you’re anything like me, the first thing that comes to mind when you think about variable speed circulators is 1970s rock band Supertramp. No? Okay, maybe you’re not like me. Either way, allow me to elucidate.


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The first TradeUp Academy class

Contractors create in-house training facilities to home-grow plumbing, HVAC techs

PHVAC contracting businesses create training programs and universities to combat labor shortage.
Nicole krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
June 22, 2022
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Every industry in the United States is currently feeling the constraints of the labor shortage. Employers continue to struggle to bring in new workers and keep existing ones. Job openings far outnumber individuals looking for work — in March, there were 11.5 million jobs to fill, and not enough workers to fill them, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary. 


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