“Mandate estimated to increase home-buying costs for Minnesota consumers by $10,000 – $20,000 per home” That was the title of a press release that hit my email inbox a couple weeks ago. For those who do not know, I own and operate a small [mostly residential] plumbing and hydronics heating business on the north side Read more
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SunTouch® announces the ShowerMat™ Electric Floor heating mat designed for use in showers. The SunTouch Floor Heating Shower Mat transforms the shower experience into a relaxing spa-like retreat. Designed for a quick and easy installation, simply lay the mat on a clean surface, apply the double-sided tape, apply thinset, and then install your desired floor Read more
Last winter, residents of Claremont, NH, faced 72 inches of snow, with a walloping 31 inches that fell in February alone, creating a huge heating challenge for property owners like Mark Limoges. All that weather contributes to a hefty 7,800 heating degree days — 2,000 more than Boston, MA, just 100 miles to the south Read more
North Andover, Mass. — Watts announced that two of its product directors have been given new roles and responsibilities within the company’s Residential & Commercial Flow Platform. Ken Nolan has been appointed Director of Backflow and Valves Product Management and Marketing. During his 28-year tenure with Watts Water Ken has held management roles in R&D Read more
North Andover, Mass. — Bob Kimball has joined the Watts sales team as National Sales Manager for the Polystar™ Polypropylene Piping System and the TRITON™ Pipe Fusion system. In his new position Bob will be responsible for overseeing the national sales for Polystar, a complete piping solution offering lighter weight, better flow, and superior materials Read more