Matco-Norca added to its line of lead-free brass ball valves with larger size versions of both PEX and cold expansion ball valves.

Victaulic’s Style 355 PGS-300 expansion joint is the latest addition to its system solution for CPVC/PVC pipe, a grooved mechanical pipe joining system designed specifically for use on CPVC/PVC pipe.

The T-365AB is the flagship of the Legend Butterfly valve line, the company says. The lug type, epoxy coated, ductile iron body has a supported seat for the option of a single-flange, “dead-end” service.

Drain-Guard DWV is a double containment drainage system enabling improved safety and reliability in drain, waste and vent (DWV) applications.

The new Jomar JP-100SSG lead-free press ball valve comes with a 316 stainless steel ball and stem.

NIBCO’s press slip ball valve (PC-FP600A-S-LF) is easy to add to existing copper piping or to replace an old valve without needing extra fittings, the company notes.

Uponor’s 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 says.

The ChemDrain CPVC chemical waste drain system offers a safe, durable and economical alternative for the disposal of a wide range of chemicals in institutional, academic and commercial laboratories, the company says.

Geothermal (a.k.a. ground-source) heat-pump systems continue to be a popular topic in HVAC discussions. Many state and federal agencies are now offering generous incentives for installation of geothermal heat pumps in both residential and commercial applications.

We are a non-union mechanical contracting firm, so I’m always a bit uneasy when we end up on large construction jobs where all the other contractors are union shops.