Piping

The latest news and information about pipe, process piping, fire protection, and pipefitting in the plumbing and hydronic heating industry.

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Plastics Pipe Institute
PP-R and PP-RCT polypropylene pressure-rated pipes and fittings discussed in the new ASTM Standard Practice F3722-24 are available in diameters from 16 mm to 710 mm, also known as nominal diameters 3/8 to 28 inches.

New Standard Practice Published for Heat Fusing Polypropylene Pipe

Dec. 5, 2024
The new standard practice was developed by the Plastics Pipe Institute and an ASTM technical committee.
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Weekly Product Gallery: Rheem, T&S Brass, Saniflo, Delta Faucet, Smith & Loveless, Rapid Locking System

Nov. 22, 2024
This week's product gallery features hybrid electric heat pump water heaters, a faucet line for laboratories, a greywater drain pump, a shower filter attachment, a three-pump ...
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Wavin Wants to be Your One-Stop Shop for Everything Behind the Wall

Nov. 15, 2024
The “brand new” piping company that’s more than 60 years old offers a combination of selection, service and innovation.
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Weekly Product Gallery: IPEX, Emerson, Chevrolet, Moen, Studson, Buyers Products

Nov. 4, 2024
This week's product gallery features a piping system that reduces the number of connections, an in-line heater system to keep water flowing, an all-electric walk-in work van, ...
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Weekly Product Gallery: Victaulic, GF Building Flow Solutions, Lochinvar, Delta Faucet, Pioneer Pump, Ideal Living

Oct. 28, 2024
This week's gallery highlights installation-ready rigid coupling for fire systems, PEX-a pipe for service lines, an air-source heat pump water heater, a tankless reverse osmosis...
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How Pipe Supports Can Help Mitigate Piping Thermal Expansion and Contraction

Oct. 25, 2024
Let's discuss how certain pipe supports can mitigate thermal expansion and contraction.
Plastics Pipe Institute
PP-R and PP-RCT pipes and fittings discussed in the recently updated ASTM Standard F2389-24a are available in diameters from 16 mm to 710 mm, also known as nominal diameters 3/8 to 28 inches. Photo courtesy of PPI.

ASTM Standard Updated for Polypropylene Pressure Piping Systems

Aug. 27, 2024
Both pressure and chlorine ratings have been revised.
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Weekly Product Gallery: Festool, Watts, Zurn Elkay, Flir, iCrimp Tools

Aug. 23, 2024
This week's gallery focuses on a cordless rotary hammer drill, a multipurpose kitchen sink, smart duplex and wye strainers, a professional-grade thermal camera, and a copper tubing...
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IAPMO Seeks Water Demand Calculator® Consensus Body Members for Development of ANSI/CAN Standard IAPMO Z1403

Aug. 21, 2024
Industry stakeholders—including installers, manufacturers, plumbing professionals and the general public—are invited and encouraged to apply to participate.

IAPMO Seeks Water Demand Calculator Consensus Body Members for Development of ANSI/CAN Standard IAPMO Z1403

Aug. 16, 2024
The Z1403 standard will update flow rate and flush volume assumptions that have been industry standard since the 1940s.