The new Taco 007e circulator pump builds on the legacy of the iconic 007, adding unmatched features and energy efficiency for closed-loop hydronic heating systems. 007e circulators have the same footprint, flange-to-flange dimensions, and performance capabilities as the traditional 007, all while u…
Your 3 Best Bets for Battling Indoor Air Pollution
In the winter, low humidity, stale air, bad odors, and other poor air quality symptoms are only exacerbated. The very air you breath in the home leaves homeowners sick and uncomfortable —but it doesn't have to be that way! Improve indoor air quality and your family's comfort with these smart so…
The Taco SmartPlug: Plug into Savings!
AHR Expo's Product of the Year, Taco’s new SmartPlug is the patented tool designed to efficiently operate a home’s water heater both when the tenants are home and when they are away. Compatible with any existing hot water recirculation pump with a power cord, the SmartPlug can save an average …
How to Use ProPress Fittings
Making a copper press connection is a fast and easy procedure. Viega's ProPress fittings are the oldest and most popular, find a wide selection of them on SupplyHouse.com, but regardless of who makes the fitting the connection process is the same. Just deburr the pipe, slide the fitting on, mark…
ProPress Fittings: Better than Soldering?
The pioneer of press fittings, Viega’s ProPress fittings have provided a strong alternative to traditional connections since their introduction in 1989 and now see over a million installations a day. Available in hundreds of configurations and sizes ranging from ½” to 4” ProPr…
Zap Airborne Bacteria with the Power of the Sun!
Stuffy recirculated air is certainly unpleasant, but when it's laden with dust, bacteria, and mold spores, it can also be potentially harmful, trigger allergies and spread illnesses. Read on to learn how technology can help your family enjoy the cleanest, freshest indoor air. Popular taste in…
Mini-Splits: Keep Cool with Control
Relatively new to North America, mini-splits originated in eastern Asia during the mid-20th century. Due to the clustered layout of their neighborhoods, the Japanese needed to find a quiet way to heat and cool buildings without bulky equipment. Mini-Split technology continues to improve, but its…
SharkBite Fittings: The Fittings of the Future?
For almost two decades, SharkBite fittings and push-to-connect products have operated as the faster and easier alternative to more traditional fittings. Their Push Fit technology utilizes quick setting teeth in conjunction with o-rings to create a watertight seal in seconds. Repairs and adjustme…
Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems: Are They Worth It?
Fire sprinkler systems are still rare in single-family houses, but once you find out how effective they are at saving both property and lives, you’ll wonder why they're not more common. Did you know that in the United States fires kill more people than all non-fire natural disasters…
Bath Fans, What do they Really Do?
Ever find yourself in the bathroom looking up at the fan and wondering, "What exactly does that thing do?" No, it does more than make noise and it isn't there to get rid of bad smells. Check out our video to answer those nagging questions and if you liked that be sure to go to our videos page (c…
What are Sillcocks and Hose Bibbs?
If you have ever watered a lawn, taken a drink out of the hose, or filled up a water balloon odds are you have interacted with a Sillcock or Hose Bibb in some capacity. You probably have seen or used one hundreds of times, but what do you really know about them? Another small portion of the worl…
Making Connections: PVC to PEX
Looking to connect a PVC pipe to PEX? Well there are a couple options available to tackle this project. They range from the tried and true threaded adapters to the fast and easy SharkBite fittings. Threaded adapters have been plumbers' choice for years, but SharkBite has recently come on the …
