Kyle DelPiano

To further meet the growing demand for sustainable building systems, Uponor North America (Uponor) is the first in the industry to offer a PEX purple pipe in sizes up to 2″ for commercial and residential reclaimed water applications. In addition to its existing ½”, ¾” and 1″ sizes, Uponor AquaPEX® Reclaimed Water pipe is now Read more

Single fitting incorporates two flow paths that keep fresh water close to each fixture. WICHITA, Kan.  – Viega introduces double drop elbow fittings that maintain water quality by reducing stagnation. The elbows are designed to keep fresh water close to each fixture. The new, flow-through style fittings, designed with threaded fixture connections and integrated mounting Read more

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. offers the new Little Giant SPBS Series Battery Backup Systems allowing contractors to provide homeowners with the peace of mind that their basement is protected from flooding when the electricity goes out. The Little Giant SPBS Series comes in four new systems: two options that feature the full system including a Read more

Its been a while since our last “Rant of the Week” but after a recent plumbing service call I’ve hit my limit. Normally I don’t like to call out anyone in particular so I’ll keep it relatively generic, so here goes…

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Connoisseurs of capsaicin, that fiery oil in chili peppers, are a rare breed. Hot-headed food lovers know that truly spicy food is a bit hard to come by, often produced in small, custom ordered batches. Sausage artisan, Jim Cefelli, says his company may produce just 10 pounds of their Triple-X Spicy sausage in a week Read more