TRADE CONTRACTOR NEWS, PRODUCT REVIEWS Mechanical Hub Media Retweeted. McWane Ductile @McwaneDuctile ·. 24 May. On this episode of #IronStrong, Product Engineer Jerry Regula shows you how to round pipe by jacking internally. You can use a Rounding Kit that we can provide, but if you're in pinch, you can use this method with typical supplies found on a jobsite. CALEFFI 551 SERIES DISCALAIR® Caleffi’s DISCALAIR® is a high discharge, high performance, automatic air vent. Our best automatic vent, it has a unique and rugged pin-guided float for reliability in not-so-perfect vertical installations. The DISCALAIR is 100% serviceable; the internal float/vent assembly can be replaced if it should ever become damaged. Vent cap choices offer additional flexibility. High venting ICC VS IAPMO VS ICC VS IAPMO VS….A SOLUTION? This week it was announced that ICC-ES filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against IAPMO to stop what ICC purports to be an unauthorized use of ICC-ES materials and its knowing infringement of ICC-ES copyrights. IAPMO states that ICC’s accusations are unwarranted and their IAPMO UES stands CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZERS The importance of neutralizing condensate produced by high efficiency gas fired appliances Most new residential and commercial heating and hot water systems include a furnace, boiler or domestic water heater of the high efficiency condensing type. Condensing appliances extract additional BTUs from the water vapor in the flue gas. When the flue

gas drops below

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gas drops below

NATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH ASSOCIATION’S 2021 MARKET OUTLOOK Overall Kitchen and Bath Spending Projected to Total $158.6 Billion in 2021. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today released its 2021 Market Outlook report, revealing the industry is poised for continued growth with overall spending for RIGHTSIZING UV-C LAMPS FOR HVAC APPLICATIONS ASHRAE. (2016). ASHRAE RP-1738: Field Measurement and Modeling of UVC Cooling Coil Irradiation for HVAC Energy Use Reduction. ASHRAE. THE GREAT BOILER DEBATE LAARS: The less fuel consumed results in a lower carbon footprint and therefore a condensing boiler in general will result in a lower carbon footprint as compared to standard efficient boilers. In addition to lower carbon footprint, NOX emissions (pollutants) are normally lower on modern condensing boilers, due to advanced burner technologies that optimize the combustion process. VENTED VS UNVENTED ROOFS: WHAT IS THE BEST DESIGN Vented vs Unvented Roofs: What is the Best Design? The answer is quite different based on the building materials to the type of insulation

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gas drops below

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gas drops below

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good day at work.

TRADE CONTRACTOR NEWS, PRODUCT REVIEWS Mechanical Hub Media Retweeted. McWane Ductile @McwaneDuctile ·. 24 May. On this episode of #IronStrong, Product Engineer Jerry Regula shows you how to round pipe by jacking internally. You can use a Rounding Kit that we can provide, but if you're in pinch, you can use this method with typical supplies found on a jobsite. CALEFFI 551 SERIES DISCALAIR® Caleffi’s DISCALAIR® is a high discharge, high performance, automatic air vent. Our best automatic vent, it has a unique and rugged pin-guided float for reliability in not-so-perfect vertical installations. The DISCALAIR is 100% serviceable; the internal float/vent assembly can be replaced if it should ever become damaged. Vent cap choices offer additional flexibility. High venting ICC VS IAPMO VS ICC VS IAPMO VS….A SOLUTION? This week it was announced that ICC-ES filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against IAPMO to stop what ICC purports to be an unauthorized use of ICC-ES materials and its knowing infringement of ICC-ES copyrights. IAPMO states that ICC’s accusations are unwarranted and their IAPMO UES stands NATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH ASSOCIATION’S 2021 MARKET OUTLOOK Overall Kitchen and Bath Spending Projected to Total $158.6 Billion in 2021. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today released its 2021 Market Outlook report, revealing the industry is poised for continued growth with overall spending for RIGHTSIZING UV-C LAMPS FOR HVAC APPLICATIONS ASHRAE. (2016). ASHRAE RP-1738: Field Measurement and Modeling of UVC Cooling Coil Irradiation for HVAC Energy Use Reduction. ASHRAE. MASS. IMPLEMENTS NEW OIL BURNER CODE On January 1, 2015, state regulators with the Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention (BFPR) adopted the National Fire Prevention Association’s (NFPA) Model Fire Code NFPA 1 along with NFPA 31, the Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment. Hence, oil burning equipment installations and repairs in Massachusetts are no longer guided by 527 CMR WITNESS THE POWER OF PROLOCK FROM JOHN GUEST John Guest has always been the trusted name in push-to-connect fittings. But with JG ProLock, they’ve reached a whole new level. An advanced thermoplastic fitting usable with copper, PEX, and CPVC, JG ProLock introduces Twist-to-Lock technology for ultimate control. ProLock’s responsive design ensures a secure fit at unprecedented insertion depth – and because it’s safe VIEGA MEGAPRESS® FOR BLACK IRON PIPE GETS CERTIFICATION OF Wichita, Kan. — The Viega MegaPress system for installing Schedule 10 to Schedule 40 black iron pipe in sizes 1/2″ to 2″ received UL certification of compliance for fire protection applications. By eliminating traditional threading methods, Viega MegaPress reduces installation time up to 60 percent. As with all Viega press systems, Viega MegaPress fittings can BEST PRACTICES FOR DISTRIBUTOR SALES INCENTIVES AND REBATE Distributor sales incentives and rebate programs can be deployed to accomplish strategic goals within the distribution channel. These goals might include structuring promotions to drive sales of high margin products, move old inventory to free up space or REVIEW: KEEN UTILITY PITTSBURGH BOOTS I have to be honest. I don’t normally stand around in 4”-5” of water on the job. I do however walk through unplowed driveways, parking lots and through the rain while moving tools and equipment in and out of the truck so having dry feet is paramount to capping off a

good day at work.

CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZERS The importance of neutralizing condensate produced by high efficiency gas fired appliances Most new residential and commercial heating and hot water systems include a furnace, boiler or domestic water heater of the high efficiency condensing type. Condensing appliances extract additional BTUs from the water vapor in the flue gas. When the flue

gas drops below

VIEGA FITTINGS EARN NAVY APPROVAL Pressing technology approved for use on U.S. Navy surface combatants. Broomfield, Colo. — Viega MegaPress CuNi and ProPress copper fittings are the first press fittings approved for use in Navy combat

ships.

ICC VS IAPMO VS ICC VS IAPMO VS….A SOLUTION? This week it was announced that ICC-ES filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against IAPMO to stop what ICC purports to be an unauthorized use of ICC-ES materials and its knowing infringement of ICC-ES copyrights. IAPMO states that ICC’s accusations are unwarranted and their IAPMO UES stands BOILER SIZING AND INDIRECT WATER HEATERS What size boiler do I need if I’m using an indirect water heater? Quite a common question, and for the vast majority of residential applications, the answer is: The same size as without an indirect. Whenever boiler sizing is in question, oversizing is never the right answer. The short cycling and reduced efficiency with oversizing COMMUNICATION ARCHIVES The handshake to seal the deal, ideas scribbled on a cocktail napkin and the throwback concept of face-to-face conversations are now a

thing of the past?

THEY SAID IT: PREFAB IN PLUMBING AND HYDRONIC DESIGN This edition of “They Said It” concentrates on prefabrication in construction of plumbing and hydronic systems. After attending numerous conventions and seminars over the course of the past six months, one topic resonated: prefab is the future of construction. We talked with industry experts from across the board—contractors and manufacturers—to share viewpoints on the benefits MAINTENANCE ARCHIVES May is the start of peak home buying and remodeling season and with many homeowners purchasing their first home or getting their new home live-in ready, it’s an ideal time to walk consumers through proper HVAC maintenance and care. RIGHTSIZING UV-C LAMPS FOR HVAC APPLICATIONS ASHRAE. (2016). ASHRAE RP-1738: Field Measurement and Modeling of UVC Cooling Coil Irradiation for HVAC Energy Use Reduction. ASHRAE.

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VENTED VS UNVENTED ROOFS: WHAT IS THE BEST DESIGN Vented vs Unvented Roofs: What is the Best Design? The answer is quite different based on the building materials to the type of insulation

you’ll install.

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CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZERS The importance of neutralizing condensate produced by high efficiency gas fired appliances Most new residential and commercial heating and hot water systems include a furnace, boiler or domestic water heater of the high efficiency condensing type. Condensing appliances extract additional BTUs from the water vapor in the flue gas. When the flue

gas drops below

ICC VS IAPMO VS ICC VS IAPMO VS….A SOLUTION? This week it was announced that ICC-ES filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against IAPMO to stop what ICC purports to be an unauthorized use of ICC-ES materials and its knowing infringement of ICC-ES copyrights. IAPMO states that ICC’s accusations are unwarranted and their IAPMO UES stands RIGHTSIZING UV-C LAMPS FOR HVAC APPLICATIONS ASHRAE. (2016). ASHRAE RP-1738: Field Measurement and Modeling of UVC Cooling Coil Irradiation for HVAC Energy Use Reduction. ASHRAE. BOILER SIZING AND INDIRECT WATER HEATERS What size boiler do I need if I’m using an indirect water heater? Quite a common question, and for the vast majority of residential applications, the answer is: The same size as without an indirect. Whenever boiler sizing is in question, oversizing is never the right answer. The short cycling and reduced efficiency with oversizing MASS. IMPLEMENTS NEW OIL BURNER CODE On January 1, 2015, state regulators with the Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention (BFPR) adopted the National Fire Prevention Association’s (NFPA) Model Fire Code NFPA 1 along with NFPA 31, the Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment. Hence, oil burning equipment installations and repairs in Massachusetts are no longer guided by 527 CMR RLS CLARIFIES CONFUSION ABOUT HVAC/R PRESS FITTINGS There seems to be some confusion in the HVAC/R industry right now about press fittings. So RLS – manufacturer of the original RLS (Rapid Locking System) press fittings that were first sold under the ZoomLock brand name – wants to set the record straight. BEST PRACTICES FOR DISTRIBUTOR SALES INCENTIVES AND REBATE Distributor sales incentives and rebate programs can be deployed to accomplish strategic goals within the distribution channel. These goals might include structuring promotions to drive sales of high margin products, move old inventory to free up space or NAVIEN FIRETUBE COMBI REVIEW: KEEN UTILITY PITTSBURGH BOOTS I have to be honest. I don’t normally stand around in 4”-5” of water on the job. I do however walk through unplowed driveways, parking lots and through the rain while moving tools and equipment in and out of the truck so having dry feet is paramount to capping off a

good day at work.

TRADE CONTRACTOR NEWS, PRODUCT REVIEWS Mechanical Hub is the voice of today’s contractor and the go-to online media resource for plumbing, hydronics, HVAC & mechanical

contractors.

CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZERS The importance of neutralizing condensate produced by high efficiency gas fired appliances Most new residential and commercial heating and hot water systems include a furnace, boiler or domestic water heater of the high efficiency condensing type. Condensing appliances extract additional BTUs from the water vapor in the flue gas. When the flue

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ICC VS IAPMO VS ICC VS IAPMO VS….A SOLUTION? This week it was announced that ICC-ES filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against IAPMO to stop what ICC purports to be an unauthorized use of ICC-ES materials and its knowing infringement of ICC-ES copyrights. IAPMO states that ICC’s accusations are unwarranted and their IAPMO UES stands RIGHTSIZING UV-C LAMPS FOR HVAC APPLICATIONS ASHRAE. (2016). ASHRAE RP-1738: Field Measurement and Modeling of UVC Cooling Coil Irradiation for HVAC Energy Use Reduction. ASHRAE. BOILER SIZING AND INDIRECT WATER HEATERS What size boiler do I need if I’m using an indirect water heater? Quite a common question, and for the vast majority of residential applications, the answer is: The same size as without an indirect. Whenever boiler sizing is in question, oversizing is never the right answer. The short cycling and reduced efficiency with oversizing MASS. IMPLEMENTS NEW OIL BURNER CODE On January 1, 2015, state regulators with the Massachusetts Board of Fire Prevention (BFPR) adopted the National Fire Prevention Association’s (NFPA) Model Fire Code NFPA 1 along with NFPA 31, the Standard for the Installation of Oil Burning Equipment. Hence, oil burning equipment installations and repairs in Massachusetts are no longer guided by 527 CMR RLS CLARIFIES CONFUSION ABOUT HVAC/R PRESS FITTINGS There seems to be some confusion in the HVAC/R industry right now about press fittings. So RLS – manufacturer of the original RLS (Rapid Locking System) press fittings that were first sold under the ZoomLock brand name – wants to set the record straight. BEST PRACTICES FOR DISTRIBUTOR SALES INCENTIVES AND REBATE Distributor sales incentives and rebate programs can be deployed to accomplish strategic goals within the distribution channel. These goals might include structuring promotions to drive sales of high margin products, move old inventory to free up space or NAVIEN FIRETUBE COMBI REVIEW: KEEN UTILITY PITTSBURGH BOOTS I have to be honest. I don’t normally stand around in 4”-5” of water on the job. I do however walk through unplowed driveways, parking lots and through the rain while moving tools and equipment in and out of the truck so having dry feet is paramount to capping off a

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