1/15/2025

Headlines

Construction starts surge 37% higher in November

Large projects lead to gains across most major construction sectors.

Navien launches NPN Series at Southern California event

The new NPN will be offered in two series, the NPN-U (universal) and NPN-E (exterior), both of which will be available in 160,000 Btu/h, 180,000 Btu/h and 199,900 Btu/h models for either natural gas or liquid propane.

Opportunity knocks for drainage products

When it comes to ever-changing, the drainage products and technology space fits perfectly in that category.

New Jersey Contracting Firm Solves Condensing Boiler Condensate Problem

Alfred Fico, owner of All Clear Plumbing and Drains in Succasunna, New Jersey, recognizes the importance of having a condensate pump for a combination (combi) condensing boiler.

Armstrong joins The Climate Group’s EP 100

Initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

PMI Elects New Board President

Plumbing Manufacturers International recently announced the election of Joel Smith as president of the 2020 PMI Board of Directors

Columnists

Dave Yates: A well-researched plan of attack will benefit all parties in the long run

Radiant heating can often be a hard sell when uneducated potential customers have an unrealistic expectation of the installed costs.

Are You ’Future-Proofing’ Your Hydronic System Designs?

Although I’ve worked with hydronic heating for four decades, and designed systems around just about every possible heat source, I would be hard pressed to predict what might be available as hydronic heat sources 25 years from now.

Julius Ballanco: Not much changed at IAPMO

I recently finished reading the Dan Abram’s book, “Theodore Roosevelt for the Defense: The Courtroom Battle to Save His Legacy,” about Theodore Roosevelt’s trial where he was accused of defamation and libel.

Mike Miazga: Industry showing signs of minor slowdown?

If you are into baseball and its fascinating inner workings as I am (By the way, how about the Nationals?), I would recommend checking out two recent books: “The MVP Machine” by Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik, and “Astroball” by Ben Reiter.

Modern Hydronics Done Right Volume 5

We are proud to present this fifth and final edition in the "Siggy" eBook series specifically for the hydronics market. Brought to you by Plumbing & Mechanical, PM Engineer and Supply House Times, this FREE eBook is a collection of columns and articles from John Siegenthaler, P.E., a well-respected hydronics expert.

Ray Wohlfarth: Troubleshooting hydronics

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.

Products

New ball valves from Viega.

Viega ball valve

Viega’s 3-piece ball valves now are available for its MegaPress carbon and stainless steel pipe pressing systems.

Bonomi S250 Check Valves

Bonomi S250 Series stainless steel in-line check valves earn NSF 61/372 certification

All six sizes of the NPT threaded S250 series, from 1/2” to 2”, have been certified lead-free to NSF/ANSI 61 by the methods prescribed in NSF/ANSI 372.

Wade enters into master distribution agreement with Grease Guardian

Wade enters into master distribution agreement with Grease Guardian

Wade, a manufacturer of drainage products, entered into a master distribution agreement with Grease Guardian, a manufacturer of grease management solutions for restaurants, commercial kitchens and other foodservice facilities.

New cast-iron shower drain from Matco-Norca.

Matco-Norca cast-iron shower drain

Matco-Norca adds a no-hub heavy-duty shower drain with a square strainer to its extensive line of plumbing specialty products.

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