For nearly 20 years, the State Water Heaters Ultra Force (SUF) commercial water heater served an Arlington, Virginia apartment complex well. When it came time to replace the unit, the building owners turned back to State for a brand-new SUF unit. The previous unit provided ample hot water for bathrooms, kitchens, laundry facilities and more to […]
Rinnai Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Rinnai is famous for their gas tankless water heaters because of quality and innovation. They are now in the tank market, more importantly the heat pump space but can a 500 watt heat pump do the work in keeping up with the modern family’s domestic hot water demands? The […]
Pfister® Faucets continues its celebrated docuseries, hosted by country music star and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan, spotlighting real-life stories of plumbers’ successes and the individual approaches that enabled them to achieve their dreams through a career in plumbing. Pfister® Faucets, a trailblazer in the plumbing industry, proudly announces the launch of the fifth season […]
Okay, let’s not get out of control here. The pic below (and on the homepage) was taken at my nephew’s work. He opened a crate, which was delivered from Taiwan, and out jumped this huntsman spider, alive! YIKES! We thought it would be fun to ask some of our contracting friends what would they rather […]
Back in the day he was known as DJ Reggie Nell, and he could spin records with the best of ’em. A former DJ while working in the trades, Germaine Nelson, president, Capitol Plumbing & Heating, Bowie, Md., now is a full-service residential plumbing OG, specializing in water heaters, waste and venting for the surrounding […]
Virtual and simulation training isn’t necessarily new to the industry but its acceptance has been met with intrigue, and trepidation. But to say that this is the future of training? Not so fast. The consensus thoughts regarding this type of training is that will never replace in-person or on-the-job training, but it will become a […]
Running into friends while enjoying the Vegas nightlife. If last month’s attendance during the IBS/KBIS Show in Vegas is any sort of indicator for anything, in-person trade shows are still thriving. We’re hearing that this was the most attended show of the past 15 years. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), more […]
Register to Win: Register for free and join us to receive your limited edition Caleffi Gold Standard camo hat.(Limit one per registrant, while supplies last.) Simply show your digital or printed ticket after the Coffee with Caleffi LIVE session. All attendees of Caleffi LIVE events qualify for an opportunity to WIN one-of-a-kind custom sculpture by Bob “Hot Rod” […]
Frozen Tundra no longer. Mechanical Hub’s Hub on the Road series takes us to Lambeau Field. Lambeau’s mechanical contracting partner, Tweet/Garot, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Lambeau’s mechanical room, which serves as the epicenter for snowmelt, field heat, and HVAC, as well as its prefabrication facility in Wrightstown, Wis. Source link
The latest and largest of the Watts Works Learning Centers, now with 200+ employees, is now opened in Ft. Worth, Texas. The 250,000-sq.-ft. facility—customized for broad training purposes, administration, and manufacturing— joins several other Watts Works Learning Centers across North America. In addition to a working mechanical room with pressurized water lab, the facility includes […]
Viessmann and Carrier align; Uponor rebuffs Aliaxis. Are we seeing a renewed “trend” toward consolidation in the PHVAC industy? Inflation, fuel prices, war, supply chain, electrification, and economy woes are all factors for potential wholesale changes. Over the past month, there has been heavy movement in the industry to suggest such a thing. In a […]
Eric Aune with Mechanical Hub joins American Plumber Stories for a “Signing Day” special at the Build My Future event, hosted by the Iowa Skilled Trades. Take a look at the exhibitors and the hands-on experiences offered for students considering a career in the trades. Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, also presents at the celebration and […]