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The article presents the discussion on A. O. Smith's 150-year history, highlighting its evolution from metalworking for car frames to pioneering glass-lined water heaters and global water technology. Topics include historical milestones like supplying car frames to Henry Ford, innovation in water heating technology; and the company's adaptive approach to reinvention and industry leadership.

The article focuses on the strategic approach required when choosing a tankless water heater for a home, emphasizing the importance of selecting an appropriately sized unit to ensure efficient and sufficient hot water supply. Topics include the impact of proper sizing on day-to-day routines, the consequences of an undersized tankless water heater, and insights from a Noritz Service Trainer on the significance of avoiding water pressure issues through appropriate sizing.

The article focuses on the efficiency and popularity of gas-powered tankless water heater systems, highlighting the expected growth in the U.S. market. It emphasizes the importance of proper venting practices, including options like power vent, direct vent, and concentric vent, providing guidance for plumbing and heating professionals to ensure safe and cost-effective installations.

The article focuses on a report form Grandview Research, which projects an increase in the tankless water heater market in the U.S. by 2030 with the focus of federal, state, and local governments on efficient energy use. Comment of Ashley Pincott, Rheem Water Heating Division's senior product marketing manager, regarding the trend of electrification in the water heater market along with the implementation of decorbonization rules by the government is also given.

The article features the Voltex MAX Heat Pump Water Heater from A. O. Smith Corp.

The article features the Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heater from Noritz America.

The article presents a case study discussing how plumber Roland Gonzales' team at Pasadena Independent School District in California, used energy saving tank less water heaters to meet high demand of hot water for the school district. Gonzales worked with Bayside plumbing and Navien local representatives to install heating system. He used five water heaters to the whole place it saved lot of space and also limited the use of gas when hot water is not in use.

The article focuses on manufacturer rating of condensate pumps and mentions that manufacturers size flow rate of condensate pump to system's steaming rate to get condensate back. Topics discussed include transferring unit to return condensate from remote part, pressure that needs to overcome resistance in return and avoid adding condensate pump without thinking the change of system.

The article offers information on the things to consider before planning the piping layout. It mentions the benefits associated with the multi-zone hydronic systems including ability to meet individual comfort requirements through independent control of room temperature; and the ability to conserve energy by reducing the temperature of unoccupied zones.

The article reviews the Bradford White Brute FT wall-mounted combi-boiler for heating systems from Bradford White.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences with pumps and circulators.

The article discusses the climate control systems in commercial buildings have similarities to residential counterparts. Topics include parceled sections of a commercial building have utilize a package unit a roof top unit to cool and heat a small space; and commercial buildings, heated or chilled water has moved to hydronic piping to an air handler.

The article focuses on high-efficiency propane tankless water heaters provide a versatile, sustainable and energy efficient solution in many commercial applications. Topics include propane is a viable solution in buildings without access to natural gas which is especially beneficial for resorts and lodging facilities, and commercial propane tankless systems offer an environmental impact that aligns with projects requiring green technologies.

The article focuses on importance of effective communication to navigate turbulent times when they arise. Topics discussed include online technician training video about how technicians can actually turn good communication skills into sales and profit for the company, and the frontline team members tend to feel alone and that they are lacking the support they need if the leader of a business is not focused on how communication translates into profits.

The article presents the plumbing and mechanical product which include NFC series fire tube combi-boilers from Navien, cordless pipe threader from Milwaukee Tool, and stainless steel vertical firetube boiler from Weil-McLain.

The author focuses on damages seen by homes from winterized by blowing compressed air to evacuate water in cold and hot piping and mentions homes with hydronic heating. Topics discussed include survival of hydronic lines and split water in basements, use of plastic drop cloths to collect debris and removal of plastered walls and ceilings.

In the article, the author discusses how mechanical contractors can successfully sell radiant heating systems to households with limited budget. Among the strategies are proposing to treat the master bathroom floor and custom ceramic tile shower with affordable electric radiant heat. Also cited are tips for contractors on how to prepare for bigger projects like retrofitting hydronic radiant heating like partnering with an electrician and ceramic tile contractor.

In this article the author offers tips for high-efficiency boiler replacement. It mentions that the new condensing boiler will most likely vent through the sidewall of the house, and this is one of the most critical parts of the project and should never be overlooked; and the vent termination shall not be mounted directly above or within horizontally from an oil tank vent or gas meter.

In this article the author talks about simple steps to improve plumbing business. Topics discussed include update overhead every month based on the most recent profit and loss statement, estimate the hours for the coming month and allocation overhead accordingly; and hire for attitude and put the promising candidate with a senior plumber until ready to start service work on his or her own.

In this article the author talks about an American Legion Convention at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, several people became ill and some of them died from previously unknown type of bacterial pneumonia. It mentions that the Legionella bacteria are ubiquitous in our environment according to the CDC, most people have been exposed to Legionella.

The article offers information on several products including the Navigator Thermostatic Mixing Valve by Bradley Corp, the Specmark Snap On Pipe Marker by Craftmark, and the Nano Dual Flush Toilet from Niagara Conservation Corp.

The article explores how to use condensing boilers to heat swimming pools. Topics discussed include focusing on becoming a resource for engineers, architects and facility managers; opportunity to improve upon the methods and materials used in traditional pool heating systems; and Wallover Architects was called to renovate the natatorium, pools and replace the filtration systems including several heaters at Kendal-Crosslands Communities.

The article discusses hot water scalding is one of the leading causes of serious burns. Topics include In the United States, scald injuries from tap water send about 112,000 people to the emergency room each year hospitalizing nearly 7,000; scalding is a second-degree burn to the skin caused by hot water or steam; and the safest and most accurate way to control hot water supply point-of-distribution temperature is by installing an ASSE 1017.

The article offers information on the leak detection devices by LeakSmart Extension Kit with Water Sensor can be used with the LeakSmart system to extend protection to detect leaks in hard to reach places, such as underneath appliances.

The article provides information on tankless water heaters. According to the author, the new A. O. Smith X3 tankless technology is a great achievement as it eliminates scale buildup, which is the biggest problem faced by tankless water heaters. The author says that most parts of the U.S. have hard water and the PHVAC industry depends on innovations.

The article provides information on domestic water heating by using a heat pump. The heat pump has a desuperheater, which is a small heat exchanger that obtains hot refrigerant gas in a direct manner from the compressor. When hot refrigerant gas comes out of the compressor, its temperature is much more than the saturation temperature.

The article focuses on the use of hydronic heating system for radiant floor heating, snow melting and pool heating. It discusses the running of the independent systems for each reason by operating gas-fired furnace and direct-fired domestic water heaters, the need for directing idle heating capacity towards domestic water heating or the installment of a multiple boiler system.

The article evaluates Centurion compact water heater from PVI.

The article offers brief information on various plumbing equipment including the linear shower drains, the Polaris high-efficiency water heater and the Heavy Duty Utility Sink from plumbing products providers LUXE Linear Drains, A. O. Smith Corp. and Cashel.

The article discusses changes occurs within tankless and storage water heaters. Topics include views of A. O. Smith's vice president David Chisholm, on increased functionality with electronics; views of Navien sales manager Brian Fenske, on providing personalized contractor training; and energy efficiency mandates provided by U.S. Department of Energy on water heaters.

The article discusses impact of the poor water quality on the life span and efficiency of the hydronic equipment. It presents views of Sammy Alvarado, marketing assistant for Noritz America Corp., on poor water quality leading to issues with heat transfer and system deterioration in boilers and water heaters; and heat exchangers and pumps are sensitive to water quality. It also mentions need for maintenance of hydronic systems according to John Siegenthaler, principal at Appropriate Designs.

The article evaluates various products including the Energy Star-rated EZ98-DV tankless water heaters from Noritz America, the Aqua-Shield outdoor circulator from AquaMotion, and the Hot-Shot 320 pipe-thawing machines from General Pipe Cleaners.

The article discusses how to install a tankless water heater focusing on the popularity of tankless water heaters in North America and the technology that can save customers up to 40% on energy costs when compared with storage-tank options, the need for proper installation guidelines will become greater than ever. Topics include building use patterns and incoming water temperatures, fixture flow rates, and gas supply.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author talks about his time at the Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) in Utica, New York, as a faculty member and his conversation with another faculty member regarding the extra heat produced by water heaters.

The article offers step by step instructions to troubleshoot an electric water heater.

The article offers news briefs on an annual competition by SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference June 2022-2023 held in Atlanta and an announcement of new plant by Rinnai America Corp. in Griffin, Georgia.

The article offers information about the water heater manufacturers target ease of installation, serviceability. It mentions about simplifying installation and service helps contractors combat labor shortage. It discusses the views of the Charles Phillips, technical training manager for Lochinvar on simplified installation and serviceability.

The article offers the author's view on the advantages of heat pump water heaters (HPWHs). She mentions its potential in enhancing efficiency and inducing significant profit margins for contractors compared to electric tanks. An overview of the Hot Water Solutions initiative and its aim in raising demand for the heaters is also presented.

The article focuses on mobile shower station ShowerUp in Nashville, Tennessee developed by Paul Schmitz, working in Christian fundraising ministry, for providing regular hot shower to homeless people. Topics include views of Lee Company manufacturing supervisor Cox Robert on same; use of water heaters in truck for providing hot water; and rebuilding dignity and hope in the homeless community.

The article discusses how tank less water heaters help meet the nursing homes high demand for hot water in the U.S. Topics discussed include business models in the heating, ventilation and plumbing with use of such water heaters; gas-fired volume water heaters and smaller tank less units; and use of such water heater by Golden Living, a health care facility in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

The article evaluates several products which include the Comfort for residential indirect-fired water heater from Triangle Tube, the Double Heavy-Duty Side Cutter from General Pipe Cleaners, and Charleston Square three-hole lavatory faucet from Rohl.

The article offers brief information about water heaters including the NPE-A tankless water heater from Navien, ASSE 1070-2004 code-compliant mixing valve from Eemax Inc. and Tempra Plus whole-house tankless electric water heater from Stiebel Eltron Inc.

The article offers information on various water heaters that includes indirect water heaters from Bryan Steam, residential gas-condensing water heater from A.O. Smith and NPE Series premium gas-condensing tankless water heater from Navien.

The article presents information on updating old sidearm water heaters. The sidearm heaters are generally based on the concept of water-to-water heat exchange, and they depend on buoyancy-driven flow through a piping path, connecting upper and lower parts of the boiler. It is said that a small, low-power circulator can be used in these heaters to create higher flow rates on the boiler side of a sidearm water heater which will reduce the area required for a given rate of heat transfer.

The article presents information on the impact of thermal bottlenecks on system performance. It is said that poorly connected tubing in a radiant panel from the standpoint of heat transfer is one of the classic thermal bottlenecks in modern hydronics. Another common thermal bottleneck occurs in indirect water heaters which supply high-demand DHW loads. The trend of low-temperature distribution systems due to increased use of renewable heat sources in the hydronics industry is also discussed.

The article offers brief information on plumbing and heating equipment including the Gen-Ear LE water leak detection system from General Pipe Cleaners, tankless water heaters from Stiebel Eltron Inc. and Hydro-Core valve assembly from Webstone Co. Inc.

The article evaluates several products including antimicrobial-coated handles from T&S Brass & Bronze Works, Inc. and the FloodMaster's feed water alarm/shut-off systems.

The article offers information on several products in the plumbing industry including Grundfos Pumps Corp.'s PACOpaQ pumping system, Rinnai Corp.'s V94 noncondensing tankless water heater, and Armstrong Fluid Technology's IPS 4000 integrated pumping system.

The article offers brief information on several plumbing and mechanical products including the Hilti PRI 36 Green Rotating Laser, the Marathon-Baxi wall panel radiator, and the iQ1501 tankless water heater from Intellihot.

The article evaluates several plumbing equipment and supplies including the SJ10A SumpJet pump from Liberty Pumps Inc., the HP-50 Heat Pump Water Heater from the company Rheem Water Heating, and the WaterSense-certified Stealth toilet from Niagara Conservation Corp.