Plumbing Perspective

Industry Report Examines Plastic Pipe Materials and Health Impacts The latest report from Safe Piping Matters covers upcoming research showing commonly used plastic pipe materials can release significant amounts of microplastics and nanoplastics into plumbing systems. It also provides a look at current studies examining how these and other tiny plastic particles affect human health Read more

Pumps are mechanical workhorses that are essential, smoothly transporting fluids needed for many industries. This includes manufacturing, agriculture, energy, and more.  Let’s learn the fundamental ideas of industrial pump technology, acting as a primer. It examines the fundamental principles, classifications, and mechanics of these devices.  Types Of Pumps There are five types of industrial pumps Read more

Professionals from the field provide insight and education on current practices and industry trends The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) has released the full schedule for the 2024 AHR Expo Education Program. This year’s program will feature more than 110 free seminars, a robust panel series lineup, new product and technology presentations, professional Read more

A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment products, unveils its highly-anticipated fourth quarter promotion for valued wholesale channel partners and their customers. The promotion aims to further incentivize contractors to purchase select commercial gas water heaters from participating locations. The fourth quarter promotion begins on Oct. 16 and runs through Dec Read more

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation is proud to announce the winners of our 2023 scholarships program. Fifty-seven students were selected to receive scholarship awards totaling $139,000. Applicants must be plumbing or HVAC apprentices or trade school students, or college students pursuing studies directly related to the plumbing-heating-cooling industry. The Foundation extends our congratulations Read more