As a 20-year user of the REHAU, Building Solutions Division, PEXa plumbing system, it’s easy for plumber Kevin Thomas to cite the...
Hand Tool Articles
Hand Tool - RIDGID EZ Change Faucet Tool
Alleviate under-sink plumbing frustrations with the RIDGID EZ Change Faucet Tool, a multipurpose tool for installation and removal of faucets and sink...
Editorial
Never Looking Back
Doyle Parsons woke up one morning and knew it was time to make a change.
That was 10 years ago. Parsons, a licensed...
Editorial
Plumbing Company’s Longevity Credited to Solid Customer Relations and Knowledgeable Staff
After nearly a century of being family-owned and -operated, Frasier’s Plumbing, Heating & Cooling started to make a transition in 2014. Fourth-generation...
Channellock reversible jaw adjustable wrench
Channellock’s reversible jaw adjustable wrench has angled teeth in the jaw to provide a tight grip on plumbing jobs. The chrome wrenches...
Online Exclusives
Year in Review: The Most-Read Articles of 2017
As the year comes to a close, we take a look at some of the most popular stories on www.plumbermag.com. If you...
Online Exclusives
Ratchet-Action CopperKey Speeds Copper Tubing Prep Time
Plumbing and HVAC professionals get into tight spots, crowded access zones, snug crawl spaces and awkward overhead runs.The problem is, prepping copper...
RIDGID manual hydraulic crimp tool
The RE 60-MLR manual hydraulic crimp tool from RIDGID crimps color-coded lugs and splices up to 600 MCM copper and 350 MC...
Reed Manufacturing Co. cordless power pipe beveler
Cordless power pipe bevelers from Reed Manufacturing Co. deburr and bevel plastic pipe 2 inches and larger in diameter. The lightweight tool...
Online Exclusives
Picking the Right Pipe Wrench
Ask any experienced plumber what happens if you pick the wrong size or type of pipe wrench and they’ll likely have a...
Editorial
Small Business, Big Mentality
Dave Banghart likes to describe his plumbing company as a “small shop with a lot of versatility,” and he isn’t joking.Banghart, owner...
Online Exclusives
6 Tips for Using a Hole Saw
Whenever you need to drill large-diameter holes quickly and cleanly, a hole saw is oftentimes the best solution. But unlike traditional drill...
Editorial
Contractor Finds Success Through Employees
Jeff Logan knew he wanted to be a plumbing contractor at an early age, being a son of a plumber and following...
Tools - RIDGID STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle
The RIDGID STRAPLOCK Pipe Handle simplifies the installation and maintenance of large-diameter plastic pipe by helping users securely grip the pipe and...














