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Grundfos: Hot Water Recirculation Applications and Sizing

Hot water recirculation is one of the simplest ways to deliver instant comfort, reduce water waste, and improve system performance — but only when the pump is sized and selected correctly.

In this training session, Grundfos Regional Training Manager Steve Fernald covers the fundamentals of how hot water recirculation works and the benefits it delivers to homeowners. He walks through how to properly size a residential HWR system, reviews the most common application types, and com ...Read More

Grundfos: Smart Sizing for Modern Recirculation

Hot water recirculation continues to evolve, and this recorded webinar provides a practical look at how today’s digital tools help professionals design and deliver high-performance systems more efficiently than ever.

In this session, Grundfos Regional Training Manager Steve Fernald explained how modern hot water recirculation (HWR) systems operate and reviewed the key considerations that drive smarter pump selection. Viewers learned the fundamentals of proper system sizing, exp ...Read More

Hidden Profit Leaks That Will Hold Contractors Back in 2027

Many contractors build next year's budgets without addressing the operational and team challenges that are already hurting profitability today.

In this session, Brittany Spencer, director of coaching at Nexstat Network, reviews profit leaks within HVAC businesses that can cause businesses to lose money.

This session was part of our Business Management Technical Training Day on Aug. 12.

How to Fix a Kink in Uponor PEX-a Pipe

Learn how to fix a kink in Uponor PEX-a pipe using the recommended method of heat repair, which allows the pipe to return to its original shape and dimensional tolerances. Using a heat gun to fix the kink instead of an open flame helps promote a safe, reliable repair.

How to Reduce Couplings and Elbows in Plumbing Installs

Flexible Uponor PEX-a pipe eliminates the need for many of the time-consuming couplings and elbows used in rigid piping systems. Discover how long coils of PEX can reduce fittings and minimize connection points by incorporating sweeping bends and using bend supports.

Grundfos: Advanced Residential Booster Installation

Strengthen your installation expertise with this recorded webinar featuring a hands on walkthrough of SCALA2 installation from start to finish. Building on the foundational concepts from The Loop training, “Residential Boosting Basics,” host Steve Fernald expanded on key principles and delivered real world insights that impacted long term system performance.

In this session, viewers followed the complete installation journey—from pre installation considerations and ...Read More

Business Management AI Practical Back Office Solutions for Plumbing & HVAC Contractors

Discover how AI can be used as a back-office solution for plumbing and HVAC businesses in this session hosted by Derrick Berney, co-founder of LeadSecretary.

This session will explore practical applications and implementation strategies that deliver measurable business value today, including increased revenue, reduced overhead, improved customer service, and enhanced productivity for existing office staff.

This session was held during our Business Management Technical Training ...Read More

So You Want to Sell Your HVAC Company

Are you a skilled trades business owner wondering if your business is sellable? Well, the answer is YES. Join Mark Borkowski, president of Mercantile Mergers and Acquisitions Corporation, for this session on selling your HVAC or plumbing business.

In this session, Mark discusses why skilled trades businesses are such a hot commodity and how business owners can set themselves up to sell. Drawing from over three decades of hands-on experience founding startups, scaling high-growth firms ...Read More

How to Make a 3" Uponor ProPEX® Connection

Learn how to make a 3" ProPEX® connection using the Milwaukee® M18™ FORCE LOGIC™ 2"-3" ProPEX Expansion Tool. Ideal for installing vertical risers, horizontal mains, and other commercial plumbing applications, the autocycle functionality of the tool helps support consistent installations.

Digital Mixing Valve LEGIOMIX® Product Training

Discover the advanced functionality of the 6000 Series LEGIOMIX® digital mixing valve in this comprehensive product overview by Caleffi North America. From our training lab in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this video details how the LEGIOMIX® master mixing assembly controls domestic hot water (DHW) distribution and active recirculation loops across commercial engineering applications.

By merging heavy-duty mechanical fl ...Read More