What's that random rectangular product mounted to the side of your boiler? What does it do? All of these are valid questions homeowners have probably thought and asked their installer. A temperature control—also known as an "aquastat," due to Honeywell's catchy branding name-…
The 6 Best Things You Can Do for Your Plumbing
If you take these steps to safeguard your plumbing system now, you could reduce the risk of future plumbing problems and even increase the useful life of some of your appliances! Most water supply pipes and drain lines are tucked away behind walls or in under-sink cabinets, so it’s ea…
Leviton: Electricity Experts and Friends of Thomas Edison
Leviton has been in business since 1906, so they're no stranger to the world of electricity. One of their first designs was actually a lamp holder for Thomas Edison's electric lamp in 1910. So they've seen how much and how rapidly the world of electricity, electrical appliances, and smart technology…
ZoomLock, a.k.a. the New Best Friend of Refrigerant Lines
Several recent blogs revolved around SharkBite and its ability to provide an alternative to soldering. While the product I’m about to discuss is not tool-free, it allows those without much copper installation experience to make a solid connection. Parker Hannifin came out with a new method for…
Honeywell is Making Radiant Heat More Accurate
The Honeywell T6 Pro Hydronic Programmable Thermostat with Slab/Floor Sensor isn’t exactly a new item from Honeywell. But, it is a new combination of items being offered by them. We're excited about this, so I guess the obvious question is why? Well, read on and you'll see! First off…
Here’s Why Your Plumbing Sweats in the Summer
Are you tired of finding condensation puddling up around your plumbing pipes and fixtures this time of year? With these five solutions, you can relax and stop mopping up the water. Q: This is our first summer in our new house, and suddenly it seems like all the b…
Radiant Heat Without the Concrete: Ultra-Fin Plates
Central air heating not doing the trick for your family during those cold East Coast winters? Have a wood-framed home that doesn’t retain heat? One option you have is radiant heat, which consists of a hydronic tubing system underneath your actual flooring. But wait, radiant heat sounds complicated…
Hot Water Made Easy, Thanks to Tankless
We all love hot water; it’s great for a hot shower or a nice cup of tea. And the only way we can consistently and reliably get hot water in our homes is through our hot water heaters. But not all water heaters are created equally. So let’s talk about tankless water heaters. What mak…
London Underground: Re-harnessing Waste Energy
London’s public transportation system, along with the systems that power their industrial factories and air conditioning, for example, produce massive amounts of excessive energy and heat. We all know that feeling when a train or a subway whooshes by us and we’re hit with that warm gust of air. …
RESPECT at a Women’s Refugee Center
To celebrate our core value of Respect, the Data Team visited a Women’s Refugee Center, where asylum seekers from African countries turn to receive practical and emotional support as they attempt to build a life in Israel. The center is open three days a week, during which all asylum-seeking women…
Plumbing Fittings, Broken Down and Explained
Hello there and welcome to Part 2 of the Fittings blog! Now that we know what a fitting is and what it does, let’s get into the materials that the fittings on our site are made out of, and what application they’re typically used for in the plumbing world. There's a lot to choose fro…
How to Double the Lifespan of your Water Heater
To many, water heaters are a one-and done item, meaning once you install it, that's it. But think again. The way to doubling the lifespan of a water heater lies in a yearly check-up of one simple part: the anode rod. To get to the anode rod, let's first work our way through the water heater itself.…
