Journal of Light Construction: Plumbing

PEX Alternative

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:38:41 EST

Zurn Pex hy-PE-RTube is flexible, so it can be made to lie flat during installation

Residential Condensing Tank

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:39:23 EST

Rheem's High-Efficiency Condensing PDV Water Heater uses high-efficiency condensing technology

Hot Water Piping

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:05:36 EST

In this letter, a reader explains his design for hot-water systems

Maryland Stormwater Fees: A “Tax On Rain”?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:24:57 EST

Maryland communities are are charging property owners a yearly fee based on stormwater runoff, and attracting attention in the national press.

Itís Raining Music

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:22:22 EST

The Moxie Showerhead produces a combination of water and sound

Efficient Hot-Water Piping

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 03:25:08 EST

Smarter layouts and right-sized pipes save time, water, and energy

Floods Overwhelm Sewer Plant in Hull, Massachusetts

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:20:13 EST

Authorities aren’t sure why a sewer plant in Hull, Massachusetts, flooded and broke down last week, forcing operators to spill untreated sewage into the ocean.

Touch-Free Faucet

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:42:12 EST

Waving an object beneath the Sensate's spout turns it on and off

Tough Mesh

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:52:13 EST

SlimGuard Gutter Guard installs inside the gutter without caulk or screws

Seamless Drains

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:27:45 EST

Lenova has redesigned its stainless steel sinks to eliminate the yuck factor

Lenox Tubing Mini Cutter

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:28:31 EST

The Tight Space Tubing Cutter is a knuckle-saver

Lightning-Safe Gas Pipe

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:53:44 EST

TracPipe CounterStrike tubing has a conductive jacket that is supposed to help prevent damage from lightning

Sustainability Expert Reports on Hybrid Water Heaters

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:41:27 EST

Next-wave DHW heaters offer performance advantages over conventional tankless and storage water heaters but may not make financial sense.

Rotating Shower

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:56:16 EST

The FlipSide showerhead rotates to deliver four different sprays

Flex-Drain Expandable Drain Pipe

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 01:04:15 EST

Flex-Drain holds its shape like a giant bendy straw, eliminating the need to cut pipes and insert fittings

Upflush Grinder

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:23:27 EST

The redesigned Sanibest Pro is more powerful than before and easier to service.

Indulge Modern Instant Hot-Water Dispenser

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:16:16 EST

The Indulge Modern hot-water dispenser provides 200° filtered water instantly, says the maker, saving gallons of not-warm-enough water that otherwise may have been poured down the drain.

Pure Cold Single-Handle Faucet

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:19:40 EST

The downside of a single-handle faucet is that users can inadvertently mix in hot water when all they want is cold. The KWC Ava faucet has a fix for that.

Will UV Degrade Exposed PVC Plumbing?

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:25:16 EST

Q: Are exposed PVC drain lines underneath a seasonal home elevated on piers susceptible to UV damage? The pipes are exposed to direct sun for at least part of the day, especially when the sun is low. The structure is located in coastal North Carolina.

Preventing Blockage in Homes With Low-Flow Toilet Fixtures

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:25:06 EST

Q: With low-flow toilets now required by code almost everywhere, are there steps builders and remodelers can take to prevent problems caused by waste becoming stranded in drain lines?