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

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.

Preparations are already underway to ensure that the 2020 Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), to be held May 12-13, 2020, at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio, is the most comprehensive and informative event since the symposium debuted in 2008.

The Victaulic QuickVic SD Installation-Ready system is the most efficient and economical way to join 1/2” to 2” DN15 to DN50 carbon steel pipe, the company explains. 

Powers announces the IntelliStation Jr. digital mixing valve now is available in new 1.5” and 2” sizes. IntelliStation Jr. is an easy-to-install smart mixing valve that connects through the building automation system, Powers points out. 

The Bell & Gossett HYDROVAR HVL pump controller, combined with the Series e-1510 base-mounted end suction pump, provides flexibility and efficiency for new and retrofit applications in buildings, utilities and general industry. 

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

The Prestige Series hybrid electric water heater from Rheem is Energy Star-rated and its high 3.55-3.70 UEF reduces operating cost.

Navien’s new NPN (premium non-condensing) series of tankless water heaters is offered in the NPN-U (universal) and NPN-E (exterior) options, both of which will be available in 160,000 Btu/h, and 199,900 Btu/h models for either natural gas or liquid propane.

Tekmar now offers 2-zone and 3-zone pumps, and 3-zone and 5-zone valves. The newly added switching relays and zone valve controls are compatible with all low-voltage thermostats and offer a variety of benefits.