January 2021 | PME Magazine

Plumbing pros predict market outlook in 2021

Expected trends for the year ahead.

January 6, 2021

The start of a new year always brings new possibilities, and PHVAC industry pros are cautiously optimistic about new opportunities in the coming year.

Interest surges for combination water and heating systems

Combi-boilers offer end users numerous advantages.

Nicole Krawcke

January 11, 2021

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With numerous benefits such as compact sizing, high-efficiency operation and cost effectiveness, it’s easy to understand why the combi-boiler market is growing.

Nicole Krawcke: A new year creates new opportunities

2021 to bring an overall positive engineering and construction market.

Nicole Krawcke

January 5, 2021

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Happy New Year! I bet all of you are as thrilled as I am to put 2020 in the rearview mirror.

Ray Wohlfarth: Tips for high-efficiency boiler replacement

What could happen? Costly callbacks.

Ray Wohlfarth

January 4, 2021

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It was such a simple project; replace the old cast iron boiler with a new condensing boiler.

Dave Yates: Yesterday, today and tomorrow

Predictions for the future of the PHVAC industry.

Dave Yates

December 31, 2020

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Assembling prior columns, updating older information, along with some new content for the four eBooks has been an interesting review of my 48-years as a mechanical contractor.

Christoph Lohr: How code or specialty plumbing certification sets you apart as a contractor or engineer

Differentiate yourself from your competitors.

Christoph Lohr

December 30, 2020

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I frequently speak at college campuses and trade apprenticeships. Whether it be to future engineers or contractors, my technical talks typically end up covering non-technical content, specifically career development.

Ethan Grossman: Squeaky wheel gets the grease

Understanding friction concepts.

Ethan Grossman P.E., CPD

December 29, 2020

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Friction is everywhere. Even though friction finds itself in just about every system we design, it is one of those concepts that is not easily understood.

John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

John Siegenthaler: Good intentions

The principles of physics don’t care about codes and standards.

John Siegenthaler P.E.

December 28, 2020

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I don’t know about you, but after more than 40 years of working in the HVAC industry I find myself a bit overwhelmed trying to keep up with standards, codes and other well-intentioned regulations, issued by “authorities having jurisdiction,” or sometimes by “authorities” not having jurisdiction, but looking to cash in by grabbing the steering wheel on some of the latest trends in HVAC technology.

Julius Ballanco: First virtual code hearings

A peak at possible 2024 code changes.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

December 23, 2020

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The ICC announced it is switching its spring code change hearings from in-person to virtual hearings.

Johnson Controls opens HVAC training facility in Oklahoma City

December 15, 2020

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Johnson Controls has opened its new, state-of-the-art Ducted Systems Academy in Oklahoma City, OK, offering commercial and residential HVAC training. The 30,000 square-foot training facility features two large classrooms and two extensive training labs, offering remote and hands-on classes, including virtual reality training.

IAPMO elects new president, board members during virtual conference

December 15, 2020

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David Gans, chief building official for the city of Oceanside, California, was elected IAPMO’s 61st president, and Steven Panelli, chief plumbing inspector for the city and county of San Francisco, was elected vice president.

Caleffi, Viega win 2021 AHR Expo Innovation Awards

November 24, 2020

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Submissions were collected over the summer and then reviewed by a panel of third-party judges made up of distinguished ASHRAE members. Entrants are evaluated based on overall innovative design, creativity of the product or service offered, application, as well as potential market impact.

Zurn signs agreement to acquire Hadrian

December 7, 2020

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Founded in 1983, Hadrian has expanded over the years to include four state of the art North American facilities, while developing innovations such as enhanced washroom privacy options and anti-graffiti finishes.

Hercules hydronic heating antifreeze

January 13, 2021

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The Hercules Cryo-Tek original antifreeze is designed for use in hydronic heating and cooling closed-loop systems, most solar heating systems, snow melts, radiant heating, and general plumbing systems.

HoldRite Firestopping system

January 7, 2021

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HoldRite’s HydroFlame Pro firestop system helps protect against the spread of fire, smoke and gases, as well as water intrusion.

Grundfos vertical pump

January 8, 2021

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Unmatched in efficiency, reliability and serviceability, Grundfos points out, the Grundfos CR 185 is the newest pump in the CR range.

A. O. Smith Corp. commercial water heater

January 11, 2021

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The Cyclone XL commercial water heater doubles the Cyclone series heating capacity to 1 million Btu/h in a comparable footprint, the company says.

IPEX North America flue-gas venting system

January 14, 2021

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The PVC Flue Gas Venting System is certified to the UL 1738 standard for categories II and IV gas burning appliances.

Sloan Valve mobile handwashing stations

January 15, 2021

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Sloan recently launched mobile handwashing stations equipped with hands-free, sensor-operated technology for both indoor and outdoor applications.

Matco-Norca lead-free PEX ball valves

January 6, 2021

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Matco-Norca now offers lead-free brass PEX ball valves with a tee-handle option.

Jomar Group butterfly valves

January 12, 2021

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Jomar’s new high-performance butterfly valves are built to handle all commercial and industrial needs, the company explains.

Bradford White commercial gas water heater

January 5, 2021

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Bradford White’s Commander series of commercial gas water heaters allows owners to integrate the water heater into a Building Management System network, which monitors essential functions in large or multi-unit structures.

Bell & Gossett centrifugal pump

January 4, 2021

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Bell & Gossett, a Xylem brand, launches the Series e-82 twin vertical in-line centrifugal pump, expanding its offering of energy-efficient pumping solutions. The