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March 2014

Director of Marketing Intelligence Adina Barnes

Marketing ManagerTim Allbritten

Creative Marketing ManagerBob Ale-Ebrahim

Marketing CoordinatorRoberta Rickard

Graphic DesignersJason GreenNicole Mandina

Creative WriterAmy Williams

Contributing AuthorsRobert Boots, Jeremy Ferriter, Dave Garlow, Dan Goellner, Troy Locke, John Mesenbrink, Steve Spaulding, Amy Williams

Contributing PhotographersDarren Decker, Jim Oertle, Jason Green

Future articles and tips Please send in your interesting stories and tips relating to Viega products for possible publication in future issues of the Viega Voice to [email protected].

Featured on the coverViega’s growth begins with innovation, starting with products but strongly supported by supply chain and service. It is this spirit of innovation that you will find everywhere at Viega.

10Zero Lead alloy for press systemsViega ProPress ball valves for Zero Lead

systems are engineered specifically to

be pressed.

82014 Industry Outlook Guarded optimism turns to growing

confidence as 2014 continues forward

and the industry keeps looking up.

22NYC landmark installs ViegaNew York City’s famous Tavern on

the Green saves installation time with

Viega ProRadiant.

3 Letter from the CEO

5 Letter from the COO

6 In your neighborhood

11 A trade-focused American story

12 Change the industry by eliminating variables

14 New vice president for Viega sales and marketing

15 Viega LLC welcomes new general counsel

16 Innovation delivers value and labor savings

20 New hydronic controls help you do more

what’s inside

Please recycle this magazine

24 Egg producer expands production with Viega ProPress

26 More opportunities opens doors with Viega ProPress

28 Viega honored as Supplier of the Year

29 New product director for Viega ProPress

31 Viega expands sales operations in Mexico

32 The difference between training and education

34 Applications word search

35 Tech Talk

North AmericanCorporate HeadquartersViega LLC301 N. Main, 9th Floor Wichita, KS 67202Phone: 1-800-976-9819

[email protected]

18Easy PEX to copper transitionsOnly Viega offers the fitting configuration

installers need to easily transition from

PEX to copper.

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letter from the ceo Dave Garlow

“To be an employer of

choice in our community and in our industry is something

that we take very

seriously...”- Dave Garlow,

President and CEO, Viega LLC

Since introducing Viega ProPress into the U.S.

market in 1999, Viega, through unprecedented

growth, has become a noteworthy competitor in the

industries that we serve. The Viega growth story in

the Americas is certainly one of the most exciting

ones of our industry. OK, I am a little biased.

We have grown from literally no market presence 15

years ago to more than 400 employees, a state-of-

the-art manufacturing facility, four distribution centers

and an industry-leading training center filled to

capacity. Our growth didn’t stop at the U.S. borders;

we have a strong presence in Canada and are

developing business in Mexico and other Latin

American countries.

Maybe one of the most exciting measures is that

Viega has gone from an unknown company, one that

was nearly impossible to staff only 10 years ago, to

a company that so many talented individuals want

to be a part of. To be an employer of choice in our

community and in our industry is something that

we take very seriously and a goal that we work hard

to achieve.

Although the growth story is remarkable, what

is more important to us is how and why we have

grown. Viega’s growth was founded on innovation.

This starts with innovative products but is strongly

supported by supply chain and service innovations.

It is this spirit of innovation

that you will find

everywhere at Viega. It is

this innovation that will fuel

our aggressive growth and

product introduction plans

for the coming years.

You can expect

more industry-changing

innovations from us in the

near future. I hope you

have come to expect that

from us because it is what

we do best. These are exciting times at Viega but

they always have been! Thank you for your business

and continued support.

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You

letter fromthe coo Robert Boots

“Viega LLC works

together with our business

partners, providing the

service and support you

need to keep your business

growing.”- Robert Boots,

Executive Vice President and COO, Viega LLC

I have a 13-acre yard, so it’s a good thing that

mowing is one way I relax. With the onset of spring

in Kansas, assuming it’s not still snowing in May

like last year, I’ll be dusting off my lawnmower and

working outside as often as I can.

Spring is a beautiful season in Kansas, where

two of Viega LLC’s offices are located. The

Central Manufacturing and Distribution Facility in

McPherson, KS, is surrounded by wide fields of

wheat. Watching the tiny green shoots of wheat

grow up through the snow in winter time is an

amazing experience. Even in the cold of winter, the

wheat doesn’t stop growing.

Growth is a part of Kansas culture, which is

why I think it’s appropriate that Viega LLC’s

corporate office is located here too. Growth is part

of Viega’s culture.

Plumbing and heating systems are part of

everyday life now. What would our lives look like

without clean water and climate-controlled homes?

There was a time when those facets of American

home life were considered luxuries. Now, they’re

necessities. As those fields continue to expand,

bringing opportunities for our customers to grow

their businesses, Viega LLC wants to grow with

them to provide the best systems and the best

service in the industry.

No other manufacturer can promise the same

service as the Viega

Supply Chain. We

manage our inventory

with a digital system

that helps us process

orders within 24 hours

of receiving them.

With our four locations

strategically positioned

across the United

States, you’re never

too far away for

fast delivery.

Viega LLC works

together with our

business partners, providing the service and support

you need to keep your business growing. We don’t

just talk; we do.


In your neighborhoodLindon, UT

Robert’s Mechanical in Orem, UT, installs Viega MegaPress

and Viega ProPress whenever possible. Recently, Robert’s

Mechanical chose 2" Viega MegaPress and Viega ProPress

systems on the 800,000 BTU boiler at the Goodfellow Corp

in Lindon, UT. Robert’s Mechanical prefers Viega systems

because they don’t have to thread, solder or deal with leaks.

Viega MegaPress allows them to complete a job with one

person, which is practically impossible when you’re threading

2" black iron pipe.

Phoenix, AZ

The Phoenix campus of the Mayo Clinic has invested in a

new cancer facility, which will house the clinic’s state-of-

the-art proton beam therapy program.

W.D. Manor Mechanical Contractors in Phoenix

installed Viega ProPress systems in sizes ½" to 4"

for a variety of applications, including domestic

water and chilled water systems.

Fort Sill, OK

SNB Mechanical of Wichita Falls, TX, installed Viega

ProRadiant systems, including ¾" ViegaPEX Barrier

tubing, throughout the new Intake Center at the Fort Sill

Army Base in Oklahoma. Designated as a National Historic

Landmark, Fort Sill was originally settled in 1869 and is the

only active Army installation of all the Southern Plains forts built

during that era.

Kennewick, WA

The Army Corps of Engineers selected Apollo Mechanical

in Kennewick, WA, for a unique international military project.

Apollo will be prefabricating Viega ProPress connections

3" and down for a project located in South Korea. The

pre-fabbed connections will be containerized and shipped

across the Pacific Ocean to the base in South Korea where they

will be installed.


Keep up to date with what’s happening in your neighborhood. If you have regional news you would like to share, please send your updates to [email protected]. In your neighborhood

Lake Geneva, WI

The Grand Geneva Resort at Lake Geneva, WI, called Zien

Mechanical of Milwaukee to repair a black iron pipe connection

in the hotel’s hydronic system. Since the hotel was fully booked

and the leak was located in the ceiling, Zien Mechanical had

to use an alternative method to repair it. Zien used Viega

MegaPress and was able to repair the connection faster than

they expected.

Meredith, NH

ANB Fire Protection of Penacook, NH, has installed a new fire

protection system in the Nutmeg Inn, a 1740s-era bed and

breakfast, using Viega ProPress for copper in sizes ½" to 1¼".

ANB chose Viega ProPress because flameless press technology

was the smart choice for installing a piping system in the

historic house.

Richmond, VA

Carroll Plumbing and Heating of Richmond, VA,

is installing more than 6,000 feet of ViegaPEX

Barrier tubing and 4,500 square feet of Viega

panels in the University of Richmond’s

historic Henry Mansfield Cannon Memorial

Chapel. Heating the chapel, built in

1929, has been difficult because of

its 20-foot-thick stone walls, which

made Viega ProRadiant heating

systems an ideal choice.

Ravenel, SC

Roberson Mechanical of Summerville, SC, installed

Viega PEX systems in the Lowcountry Leadership Charter

School in Ravenel, SC. The ViegaPEX tubing they installed

ranged in size from ½" to 2". Roberson Mechanical selected

Viega PEX systems because of price, speed, installation and

reliability of Viega PEX connections.


Although the 2014 outlook for contractors brings

cautious optimism, consumer confidence could signal

a recession found only in the rear-view mirror. There

is no doubt that over the past five years many factors

have taken a toll on contractors trying to tread water

yet glimmers of hope seem to be there. As we continue

forward into the New Year, plumbing and HVAC/R

contractors suggest that the economy is growing.

“Our members report that work has increased in

basically all of the general sectors we represent—

service and repair, remodeling and new construction,”

said Steve Rivers, President of PHCC—National

Association. “They’re bidding on more projects,

experiencing more backlog and anticipating more work

coming. New residential construction, which was struck

hard by the downturn, appears to have rebounded.

I remain cautiously optimistic about the economy.

Conditions are gradually getting better, which is good

news for our industry.”

The continued rise of the service, repair and

replacement, and remodel market indicates a much

greater consumer confidence with the stabilization of

the market.

“Our clients are definitely in the mood for

remodeling, adding additions with bathrooms and

HVAC, or air conditioning their seasonal homes,”

said Brian Nelson, owner of Nelson Mechanical Design,

Inc., Edgartown, MA. “They are more willing to

spend on new projects rather than just servicing their

existing systems.”

Riding Momentum

Hopefully, the industry can ride what turned out to

be a relatively good second half of 2013. “The last half

of ’13 saw the first sustained steady growth we've seen

over the past five years,” said Dave Yates, owner of F.W.

Behler, York, PA. “Prior to that it was surge/sag/surge/

sag, which has made it difficult to decide when

to hire.”

In general, contractors from coast to coast generally

feel good about the upcoming year.

“We have seen increased sales at higher profits

in the residential radiant/hydronic market and less

competition from ‘low-ball’ competitors,” said

Paul Pollets, owner of Advanced Radiant

Technology, Seattle.

The Keys to Economic Success

Monitoring economic indicators like housing starts,

jobs reports and stock exchange fluctuations among

others are all critical when conducting market forecasts.

Four topics stand out for contractors in 2014:

Healthcare — Let’s face it: The changing healthcare

policy is the elephant in the room. The uncertainty for

many business owners has them preparing for the

worst. “Healthcare is the lone storm cloud that threatens

to botch the recovery,” said Yates. “Our healthcare

costs for our employees have gone up dramatically over

the past 18 months as our insurers have braced for the

impacts from the Affordable Care Act.”

Guarded optimism turns to growing confidenceJohn Mesenbrink, President of Mechanical-Hub.com


Diversification — Business survival rates can

increase with expanded service offerings. “We have

learned firsthand that the way to survive and thrive in

any business climate is to diversify; if you offer many

things, and do them well, your chances of success are

much higher,” said Nelson.

Training/Education — With diversification comes

the need for training so contractors can successfully

install, maintain and troubleshoot systems. “Train better

and invest in newer tools that reduce labor costs,”

said Pollets. “Join trade associations such as the

Radiant Professionals Alliance (RPA), PHCC-National

Association and MCAA, for example, and get involved

in the great training resources available.”

Uptick in Bids — According to Yates, bidding

is the harbinger of things to come, and it's roughly

a six-month projection to where larger job bids are

concerned. “The pace and scope of bids has been on

the rise all year, so I remain confident that we

will see increased business in 2014," he said.

Moving Forward

Overall, in good times and bad, contractors should

move forward with confidence. This includes investing

in training and services that are so essential to a

company’s success. It also means continuing to analyze

your operations and look for ways to improve your

processes and productivity.

“This constant approach to smart business

management really makes a difference,” said Rivers.

“I am optimistic that 2014 will see steady growth,

provided that the healthcare act transitions well. I am

confident we will adjust to the new overhead and find

our sails filled with favorable and steady trade winds.

Innovate, adapt, overcome and succeed.”


Introducing Viega ProPressball valves for Zero Lead

Viega’s new Zero Lead ball valves set a new

standard for manufacturing systems intended for

potable water applications. Certified to the stringent

performance standards of ASME A112.4.14-2004 and

NSF 61-G with configurations varying in sizes from ½"

to 2", Viega ProPress ball valves are suitable for use in

lead-free press systems.

Only Viega offers a line of ball valves manufactured

from a material specifically designed for lead-free press

systems. Made from our unique silicon-bronze alloy,

engineered for press technology, these ball valves

provide the same quality, reliability and performance

as all Viega press fittings.

As with all Viega ProPress fittings, these new Zero

Lead ball valves offer the patented Viega Smart Connect

feature to help installers easily identify unpressed

fittings during pressure testing.

By adding two new ball valve configurations to the

existing line, Press x Female and Press x Hose thread,

Viega has ensured that they have a solution to suit

any designer or contractor’s needs. Viega’s new Zero

Lead ball valves now come standard with a high-quality

stainless steel ball for superior corrosion resistance in

potable water applications.

The 316 stainless steel ball featured in each of these

new ball valves comes standard, not as an upgrade.

Installers even have a choice of stems in the Press

x Press configuration ball valve, either Eco Brass®

or stainless steel, intended specifically for industrial

projects. With high-quality stainless steel, you can trust

the integrity of a piping system more than with other

materials like chrome.

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PHCC and plumbing museum tell a trade- focused American story

Cars have museums. Sports heroes have museums.

Even television shows have museums. But did you

know that plumbers have a museum? Featured in PHCC

Online’s December e-newsletter, the National Plumbing

Museum in Watertown, MA, has recently started drawing

attention from unexpected sources—like the Wall Street

Journal, where the museum was featured on the front

page in December 2013.

The museum features exhibits like the history of

plumbing, plumbing systems, technology, the machine

shop and the museum library.

“We want to establish a plumbing time line,” said

John Cannistraro Jr., President of J.C. Cannistraro, LLC,

and PHCC of Greater Boston. “The museum will exhibit

the progression of plumbing through the centuries, from

the earliest pieces to the modern fixtures of today.”

Founded in 1979 as the American Sanitary &

Plumbing Museum in Worcester, MA, the Plumbing

Museum provides visitors history, trivia and displays

that offer an industry-specific perspective on American

history. According to its web site: “The museum stands

as a tribute to the plumbers, engineers and inventors

whose hard work and creative spirit have contributed so

much to the betterment of our society.”

The museum relocated from Worcester to Watertown

in 2008 and demonstrates the progress of plumbing

systems over the years. Designed and envisioned by

PHCC member J .C. Cannistraro with the operational

help from PHCC of Greater Boston, the Plumbing

Museum offers guests the opportunity to explore the

trade, appreciate history and experience a different kind

of American culture.

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Change the industry by eliminating variables

Henry Ford’s development of the assembly line

changed the manufacturing world by eliminating

project variables and simplifying build processes.

By accomplishing these two goals, Ford was able to

produce a high-quality product his customers could

count on. Today, construction managers face the same

challenge: How can you accomplish more?

By far, the most common pipe-joining method

for black iron in the industry is threading but is it the

best method? With Viega MegaPress, you have the

opportunity to join black iron pipe in sizes up to 2"

without threading.

Metallurgy, physics, tribology, metal fabrication

and a little psychology reveal thousands of variables

in this process that ultimately determines the integrity

of a joint. Like Henry Ford discovered, variables

aren’t conducive to productivity or quality. Variables

like torque, hardness and material strength must

be consistent for a connection to perform to the

highest expectations.

Torque is a measure of force in action that causes an

object to rotate. Three different variables contribute to

the amount of torque applied, since torque is defined as

τ = r F sinθ where r

is the length of the

lever, F is the force

and θ is the angle

of force.

Hardness refers

to a material’s

ability to resist

shape change,

characterized

by toughness,

stiffness, ductility,

strength, elasticity and even viscosity. Strength relates

to how a material reacts to shape change.

As you apply torque to the pipe, the mating threads

pull on each other, stretching them. This stretching, also

called axial load, is the clamping force that locks the

threads together. The yield strength of the steel plays

a major role in axial load. These threads can flex and

distort and eventually fracture if over tightened.

Every material has its own stress-strain curve. Pipe

may be ASTM A53 while malleable fittings are ASTM

A197. Comparing the two curves illustrates a sweet

spot with enough elasticity to clamp the threads yet

enough permanent deformation to lock and create a

pressure seal. The grade, hardness and quality of steel

θ r

As the angle θ approaches

zero, the torque approaches zero

τ = r F sinθ

Dan Goellner, Viega Industrial Account Manager


will also influence how the threads mate. Low-quality

steel could be so brittle it cracks like a clay pot when

you give it that extra little pull.

Tribology (study of

friction) between the

mating threads plays

two major roles, friction

during assembly and

after assembly. Friction

during assembly can

account for as much

as 40% of the applied

torque, leaving only 60% of the energy for the

axial load.

All materials have a friction coefficient to calculate

the forces required to resist slipping. Dry steel on steel

can have a friction coefficient two to three times higher

than oiled steel. Is your pipe factory cut rusty and dry or

is it freshly cut and covered in cutting oil?

Metal shavings in the thread root can also have

a disastrous effect. You can end up carving threads

instead of tightening them.

Most NPT fittings require a thread sealant to create

the permanent pressure seal but sealants add more

variables. The type of seal you use can drastically

change the friction holding force between the

threads and the amount you use can change the

fit of the threads.

Steve Jobs said:

“You have to work hard

to get your thinking

clean to make it simple.

But it’s worth it in the

end because once

you get there, you can

move mountains.”

Henry Ford understood this concept long before

Steve Jobs said it. Eliminate the variables. Simplify your

processes. Provide a better, high-quality product for

your customers with the efficient use of your time.

Pipe threads will always have a place in our world

just as bricks and mortar will always be a trusted

building material. But if architects had not embraced

new steel frame technology, the Empire State Building

would be unremarkable at 22 stories instead of 102.

The Viega MegaPress fitting system for black iron

pipe, as well as Viega ProPress systems for copper

and stainless, represent the next step in pipe-joining

technology with benefits far beyond labor savings.

Maybe the industry is threading but you can make

the same connections more efficiently by eliminating the

variables. Consider the alternatives. You could change

the industry too.

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In October 2013, Viega LLC appointed employee

Dalyn Cantrell as the new Vice President of Sales

and Marketing. Cantrell replaced Dave Garlow, who

accepted the role as Viega LLC President and CEO

earlier in the month.

“Dalyn’s loyalty, industry experience and

commitment to excellence make her the clear

choice as the next leader of the sales and marketing

organization,” Garlow said.

Cantrell has more than 30 years of experience in the

plumbing and heating industry, beginning her career

in 1983 in customer service for Vanguard. Throughout

her career at Vanguard, Cantrell worked as a customer

service representative, customer service manager,

assistant to the national sales manager, director of

code services, regional manager and finally national

sales manager.

In 2005, when Viega purchased Vanguard, Cantrell

moved into the position of director of field sales with

responsibilities that included directing and managing

eight regional managers and all district managers. In

2007, Cantrell became the director of Viega Inside

Sales where she developed the organization from a

vision to more than 20 people to support customers

and field sales organizations. At the beginning of

2013, Cantrell also took over the direction of the Viega

marketing operations team.

Along with becoming the vice president of sales

and marketing for Viega LLC, Cantrell has stepped

into the role of member of the Viega LLC Executive

Committee, the company’s eight-member

leadership team.

“Dalyn has demonstrated stellar leadership in all of

her roles with Vanguard and Viega,” Garlow said, “and

she will surely exceed the demands and expectations

of her new role.”

New vice president for Viega sales and marketing

“Dalyn has demonstrated stellar leadership in all her roles with Vanguard and Viega and she will surely exceed the demands and expectations of her new role.”

- Dave Garlow, President and CEO, Viega LLC


The United States’ legal system can sometimes

be difficult to navigate. Viega LLC has been fortunate

to employ a dedicated legal expert both as the new

General Counsel and as a part of the eight-member

executive leadership committee.

Viega LLC’s Chief Legal Counsel, Bill Seiler, retired

in December 2013 but not without entrusting his legacy

of legal excellence to a new addition to the Viega LLC

team. Jess Arbuckle joined the Viega LLC staff as the

Deputy General Counsel in April 2013 and spent the

remainder of 2013 learning about the company and the

industry from Seiler.

“Bill has been a great mentor,” Arbuckle said. “We

have a lot of similarities in our legal style and our legal

background but Bill has the manufacturing background

that is irreplaceable. His knowledge of the industry is

second to none.”

In January, Arbuckle stepped up to the role of

Viega LLC General Counsel and joined the Viega LLC

Executive Committee.

“Bill did a great job of helping people answer their

own questions instead of just telling them the answer,”

Arbuckle said. “His even-keeled, thoughtful analysis is

something I want to continue in the company.”

A native of Hutchinson, KS, Arbuckle graduated

from the University of Kansas with a degree in business

administration and received his law degree from the

University of Tulsa College of Law. He operated as a

practicing attorney for 16 years, focusing on complex

litigation matters. Then, he spent 14 years working for a

mutual insurance company as the General Counsel as

well as a member of its executive management team.

Though Arbuckle worked in a different industry,

the legal concepts behind both positions are similar.

Arbuckle sees his role as General Counsel as one of

a risk manager, a facilitator among colleagues and

departments and as the conscience of the company.

“I want employees to feel comfortable contacting

me with their questions,” Arbuckle said. “My job is to

represent Viega LLC and I want to be available to offer

assistance whenever needed.”

Viega LLC welcomes new general counsel

“My job is to represent Viega LLC and I want to be available to offer assistance whenever needed.”

- Jess Arbuckle, General Counsel, Viega LLC


Brian Dwyer is a third-generation plumber. His

grandfather, James, founded Dwyer Plumbing in 1949

with a focus on residential plumbing. In 1979, Dwyer’s

father bought the business and set about expanding

it and adding excavating services. Brian bought the

business in turn in 2008.

Dwyer Plumbing has made a name for itself in

hotel and restaurant work. Because of its excavating

capabilities, Dwyer is often brought in during the earliest

stages of projects to clear sites and do earthwork.

“I get a lot of coordination done for the people

coming in to town,” Dwyer said. “I’ll hook them up with

good contractors I like working with.”

Dwyer came to the Hilton Garden Hotel job in

Erie, PA, through a previous relationship with the

building’s owners.

“We did a water park for them and a few other

hotels,” Dwyer said. “We bid the Hilton Garden Hotel

and by utilizing newer products we were able to save

them a lot of money.”

Among those new products was an innovative hot

water recirculation system from Viega. The inside-lying

recirculation system used the supply riser to insulate the

internal recirculation piping. A ⅜" ViegaPEX Ultra return

line is inside the riser and is insulated by warm water.

Water stays hotter longer (reducing energy consumption)

and remains in constant motion (reducing the risk of

Legionella and other waterborne pathogens).

But for Dwyer Plumbing, the real savings was in

labor. First, the system comes packaged as a kit, ready

to install. Second, it saved on fittings, pipe cores,

penetrations and caulking—basically everything involved

in installing a riser.

“It’s a five-story hotel,” Dwyer explained. “Each hole

for each riser [hot water, cold water and recirc] had to be

fire rated, each had to have a hanger system on it. So

right out of the gate, you eliminate one-third of that.”

And third, the system is installed using Viega’s

ProPress mechanical pipe joining system. The Viega

Innovation delivers value and labor savingsSteve Spaulding, Senior Production Editor, Contractor Magazine


ProPress system can make a watertight connection in

as little as five seconds. Dwyer has been an advocate of

the Viega ProPress system since first using it on a hotel

job in 1999. In the 14 years since, there have been no

callbacks on the piping he installed.

Dwyer Plumbing and Excavation cleared the site

and did the earthwork, which included a storm water

retention system.

“It was 500 feet long with five rows of five-foot pipes

underneath the ground,” Dwyer said.

Over the course of about a year Dwyer’s team of

technicians installed the mechanical systems for the

87,000-square-foot, 136-room hotel, including Bradford

White water heaters and boilers, Grundfos pumps and

Siemens controls, as well as all the faucets, fixtures

and toilets.

The crew ran 17 risers in the building, ½" to 3" Viega

ProPress fittings and transitioned at each of the six

floors using ½" ViegaPEX tubing. Capitalizing on the

best properties of copper and PEX, Dwyer Plumbing was

able to move quickly, completing one room in only 10

minutes time.

Additionally, “The whole entryway was snowmelted,

the porte-cochère,” Dwyer said. “We did an in-slab

PEX system of nearly 1,000 square feet with a

dedicated boiler.”

All the work went smoothly and construction was

completed on schedule. After a few weeks of tweaking

to balance the system, everything has been working just

as designed.

“It seems to be working great,” Dwyer said. “They

have no issues at all.”


Hybrid solutions for commercial water systems

The same Viega press technology you trust for

commercial copper installations is also available for

PEX. You don’t have to bother with sweat or threaded

adapters anymore. Now you can easily transition from

Viega ProPress to Viega PEX tubing with a specially

designed Viega ProPress adapter. This unique adapter is

available only from Viega.

Many hotels and other commercial projects

around North America have installed a hybrid of Viega

ProPress and Viega PEX Press systems, eliminating

inconveniences during installation and providing

increased peace of mind after the job is done.

Donovan Morehouse, General Foreman at the

John E. Green Company, and his team installed Viega

ProPress and Viega PEX Press systems in the new

FireKeepers Casino Hotel near Battle Creek, MI. The

236,000-square-foot casino and hotel opened in

December 2012 and none of the connections made with

Viega systems have leaked.

Morehouse and his team installed nearly 30,000 feet

of ViegaPEX tubing with ViegaPEX Press polymer fittings

in sizes ½", ¾" and 1" for the potable water system

in the 280-room hotel. Morehouse also used Viega

ProPress copper systems in the mains. Morehouse had

installed Viega ProPress systems previously but the

FireKeepers project was his first experience with Viega

PEX Press fittings.

“Every material has its place,” Morehouse said. “With

the time frame we had, I don’t think we could have done

it with individual copper tubing. We all like right angles.

PEX may go the way the crow flies but it gave us the

opportunity to move faster and be done quicker. It

made a difference.”

Another example of a hybrid Viega solution that

saved time on installation is Dorado Beach, a Ritz-

Carlton Reserve property in Puerto Rico. Envisioned

by a team of globally acclaimed architects and

designers, Dorado Beach is a unique hotel that is

engineered to be sustainable.

Mauricio Ballesteros is the Project Manager for

Bermudez & Longo Diaz Masso (BLDM), as well as

the mechanical and electrical contractor for the

Ritz-Carlton Reserve.

“Viega has helped us to achieve our time goals,”

Ballesteros said, “by making the installations quicker

and easier with no stress of possible leaks.”

Built to LEED® Silver standards on the footprint


of Laurance S. Rockefeller’s original RockResort,

framed by coral reefs and embraced by a lush tropical

forest, Dorado Beach will be one of the top 100 most

sustainable hotels in the world. The Ritz-Carlton

Reserve intends to maintain the island’s natural beauty

while offering luxurious accommodations that are not

only world class but also sustainable. And all plumbing

systems for the entire hotel’s guestrooms, spa facilities

and residences are being installed using Viega ProPress

and Viega PEX systems.

Combining Viega

ProPress and Viega PEX

Press systems doesn’t

just save installation

time. Whenever you

install a Viega system,

you can know for sure

that you have the

support and reliability

of a global leader. Reliability was the deciding factor for

Kinetics, a full-service mechanical contractor in Arizona,

when they had to choose which system to install at

Casino Arizona’s Talking Stick Resort.

Casey Reed, Project Director for Casino Arizona, did

his own research on different press fitting options.

“Viega was the only press system that proved

consistent and reliable,” Reed said, “and we needed

that reassurance. We pursued a value engineering

proposal to the architect and engineer and showed

them it was not only a labor saver but a cost saver.”

Casino Arizona and the Talking Stick Resort

encompasses one million square feet of combined

space. Kinetics installed Viega ProPress copper

fittings in sizes ½" to 4", Viega ProPress stainless steel

fittings and pipe in sizes ½" to 4", Viega ProPress

stainless fittings and pipe and ViegaPEX tubing in

sizes ½" and ¾".

“We installed probably 700 feet of Viega ProPress

stainless in a day and a half,” said Kinetics Labor

Manager John Niedosik. “It would have taken us

weeks to do that same 700-foot section with a welded

system. Not only that, welded connections take special

equipment—argon, a trained welder, a lot of preparation

and tools that are expensive.”

ViegaPEX tubing supplies the water service inside

the hotel rooms, where copper lines run down the

hallways. Kinetics made copper-to-PEX connections

with customizable Viega ProPress manifolds. The

flexibility of ViegaPEX tubing and design options of

Viega ProPress manifolds allowed Kinetics to keep up

with frequently changing design plans.

Whether your next project is a hotel or another type

of commercial installation, consider a Viega hybrid

solution for the potable water system. With Viega’s

unique adapters, you can transition between PEX and

copper easily and, as always, Viega press systems

offer the patented Viega Smart Connect feature to help

installers easily identify unpressed connections.


New radiant controls help you do more

Viega is excited to introduce a series of new valves

and controls for radiant heating and cooling. From start

to finish, Viega ProRadiant systems offer the highest-

quality, most complete radiant heating solutions in the

industry. Viega provides everything you need to install

or specify radiant heating, cooling or snow melting in

residential, commercial or industrial projects and with

personalized design support and on-site field service,

you can get the assistance you need to keep your

project on schedule.

Installing and operating radiant heating and cooling zones has never been

easier with Viega’s new zone valves. Available with multiple connection types,

Viega's zone valves integrate into hydronic systems.

• Easily adapt to nearly any connection type from Viega ProPress or

Viega PEX Press

• High flow capacity

• Low power consumption

• Thermal electric motor allows easy wiring in 2- or 4-wire applications

Zone

Val

ves


The new 0-10V DC powerhead from Viega provides short response times and self-calibrates

every 24 hours. Its compact design, noiseless function and low power consumption are

additional benefits.

• Plug-in connection cable

• Adaption check on valve bottom

• Maintenance-free performance

Viega’s new thermostats provide easy installation and straightforward,

menu-driven programming that makes operations simple. With separate cycle rate heating

and cooling adjustments, these thermostats can integrate with various HVAC equipment.

• Color-coded wire connections simplify installation

• Extra-large blue backlight screen with intuitive program and icons

• Convenient battery compartment allows easy access

• Operates on battery or 24V power

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Radiant heating for Tavern on the Green

Few restaurants in American history have had as

great an influence on popular culture as the Tavern

on the Green on the Upper West Side of New York

City’s Central Park. From its original opening in 1934,

it has appeared or been mentioned in several movies,

multiple television shows and has even played a role in

commercial advertising.

During the financial crisis of 2009, the Tavern on the

Green closed its doors. Nearly

a year later, the city reopened

the building as a visitor’s

center and gift store but, in

2012, a pair of restaurateurs

from Philadelphia won the bid

to redesign and reintroduce

New York City’s famous

landmark. The only problem

was the condition of the

building. It needed to be

completely renovated.

Vanguard HVAC Technologies of Brooklyn, NY,

was selected to install the air conditioning and heating

systems in the new Tavern on the Green, including

boilers, chillers, air handler units, heat recovery units

and unit heaters. Vanguard HVAC Technologies also

installed radiant heating in the terrace, which features a

glass-enclosed dining area with views of Central Park.

Viega ProRadiant systems were listed in the building

specifications, so Vanguard HVAC Technologies installed

1,500 square feet of ViegaPEX Barrier tubing with

insulated panels, as well as stainless manifolds and

manifold cabinets.

“This was our first time using Viega,” said Robert

Stewart, Steamfitter Foreman for Vanguard HVAC

Technologies. “I have a lot of years of knowledge in

the business, and basically the Viega systems were

very simple, very easy. They worked great. I was

disappointed there wasn’t more to do.”

Stewart explained that

despite his years of experience

he still prefers to understand

a system completely before

installing it and he appreciated

the availability of local Viega

sales team members who took

the time to help.

“Even though you’re

familiar with the product, you

still want to have a guideline

of that manufacturer’s

procedure,” he said. “I did have a couple of questions

here and there, which they answered quickly. They were

at the ready. If I needed anything, literally within the hour

they were back to me with the answer.”

As with any other radiant floor heating installation,

ideally the entire project is on hold until the tubing is laid

and the concrete floor is poured. The faster the radiant

heating portion of the job can be completed, the more

quickly the rest of the project can get under way.


“Installing the radiant tubing was one of the easiest

things I had to do on the job,” Stewart said. “The

insulated panels are great because they line everything

up. It’s a great product to work with.”

Viega offers complete radiant heating and cooling

systems backed with unparalleled support. Whether

your project is industrial, commercial or residential,

Viega offers a pre-engineered solution that will help

you reduce installation time and balance the total cost

of the project.

Radiant panel systems are easy to install and Viega

offers a variety of panel options, insulated, uninsulated,

assembled or unassembled. Whatever panel system

you choose to install with ViegaPEX Barrier tubing,

you will reduce installation time compared to other types

of systems.

Viega’s insulated panels, which Vanguard HVAC

Technologies installed at the Tavern on the Green, are

a versatile radiant option that incorporates insulation,

vapor barrier and a grid system to secure tubing all in

one convenient product. Compatible with ViegaPEX

Barrier tubing in sizes ⅜", ½" and ⅝", Viega insulated

panels allow you to walk the tubing in easily. You’ll even

save on material cost because you don’t need fasteners.

“I definitely recommend it for its ease of installation,”

Stewart said. “To anyone thinking about installing

radiant, Viega would be a company you should look at.”


Egg producer expands production with Viega ProPress

North America's largest hard-boiled egg producer

specializes in the production, packaging and

distribution of high-quality egg products. Established

in 1936 as a source for live chickens, eggs and cream

in Southern Indiana, the company eventually expanded

to the grading and packaging of its own private-label

eggs. This family-owned business's legacy of quality

and innovation has been carried on through the years to

present day.

As the company continued to grow, they needed to

expand their facilities. For that, they turned to Peyronnin

Construction Company of Evansville, IN. Peyronnin,

which began operating in 1947, is a family-owned

business with a vast portfolio of quality work in Indiana.

Peyronnin has worked alongside the egg producer for

many years as their company has increased production.

The company's expansion has been a design-build

project, with Peyronnin doing all the mechanical and

general construction work.

“Our biggest challenge we faced was that the

line couldn’t shut down while we were working,”

said Richard Lasher, Vice President of Mechanical

Construction for Peyronnin. “So the installers had to

work around the equipment that was still operating.”

Lasher is in charge of the mechanical construction

portion of the company’s projects. He’s been with

Peyronnin for 10 years but has worked in the industry

for more than 20 years. According to Lasher, the

production used to be entirely manual, where a machine

would cook the eggs and a team of workers would peel

them by hand. Now, the company has machines that do

all the work.

“The first phase of the project was completed in

2009 where Peyronnin installed piping for two egg

cookers and peelers, both capable of cooking and

peeling 20,000 eggs every hour,” Lasher said. “After

that phase was complete, the owner decided to

increase production again.”

Peyronnin installed the domestic water lines and

air piping lines with Viega ProPress for stainless and

copper in sizes ½" to 2".


“The building and the processing was designed for

four machines and he decided to put five in,” Lasher

said. “So now he’s cooking and peeling 100,000 eggs

an hour.”

According to Lasher, the shutdown period during

the project was minimal, a one-week period.

Viega ProPress systems are uniquely suited for food

and beverage installations because they allow installers

to make secure, reliable connections without flame.

Viega’s revolutionary press technology allows installers

to make secure connections quickly without draining

down a line. In less than seven seconds, an installer

can connect either copper or stainless in sizes up to 4"

and know for sure that the connection will last.

“It was a confined, tight area,” Lasher said. “With

Viega ProPress we were able to use a smaller crew and

get more work done. We could do the work we needed

to do with a smaller crew.”

One of the unique features of Viega ProPress fittings

is the innovative Smart Connect feature, which helps

installers easily identify unpressed connections during

pressure testing. Designed into the fitting itself, the

Viega Smart Connect feature allows water or air to flow

past the sealing element of a fitting if a connection

needs to be pressed. This helps installers quickly

spot connections that need pressing so they can walk

away from the job knowing that all joints have been

made securely.

Since installers don’t need joining materials to make

connections, the inside of the pipeline is clean and free

of toxins, which also reduces the time required to flush

the system once it’s completed.

Peyronnin was one of the first companies in

Southern Indiana to install Viega ProPress. They first

used it in the Vanderburgh County jail.

“Viega ProPress was everything they said it would

be,” Lasher said. “We’ve been using it for nine years

and we really haven’t had any big issues.”


The opportunity to join stainless steel easily

with Viega ProPress systems opened the door for

VIP Plumbing in Cleveland, OH, to install new

chemical transport lines for a chemical company in

Macedonia, OH.

Royal Chemical wanted to replace existing process

piping for chemical transport between its storage tanks

and mixing tanks with stainless steel pipe, as well as

add processing lines to its facility. Since the majority of

the plant was already installed with stainless steel for its

other systems, choosing another stainless steel system

was an easy decision. But VIP Plumbing got the job

because they could offer quick, flameless installation

using stainless Viega ProPress.

“If Royal Chemical had wanted welded stainless

steel, we wouldn’t have been the ones to do the

installation,” said Paul Episcopo, President of VIP

Plumbing. “VIP Plumbing would not have even

submitted a bid on the project if it had to be welded.

By using pressing to join the piping, the labor was cut

at least in half. Royal Chemical didn’t have to shut

down its operation and it was easier to get the pressing

tool into smaller spaces where welding would not have

been an option.”

VIP Plumbing installed approximately 3,000 feet of

Viega 316 stainless steel pipe for use with chemical

processing equipment. They also installed 2" to 2 ½"

Viega 316 stainless steel lines for five mixing tanks and

used approximately 130 fittings including tees, 90° and

45° fittings, couplings and 12 three-piece ball valves.

The process line installation at Royal Chemical

was the first project where VIP Plumbing used Viega

ProPress for stainless. The company had previously

rented the pressing tool for various copper tubing

installation projects to increase time savings or use in

environments where water could not be shut off for long

periods of time.

“For this project, purchasing the pressing tool was

a good investment for us and it’s also opened up our

capabilities to include work on stainless steel systems,”

explained Episcopo. “It’s convenient now that we have

the tool. We have done other projects with pressing and

we can use the same tool on multiple kinds of pipe.”

For the installation, VIP Plumbing used a combination

of fittings with the standard EPDM sealing element

and the FKM sealing element for increased resistance

against corrosive chemicals.

“Because Royal Chemical transports caustic

chemical through the lines, we knew that they needed

fittings with highly chemical-resistant sealing elements,”

explained Episcopo. “We worked with our Viega

representative to make sure that the sealing elements

were approved for use with the specific chemicals used

on those lines.”

Viega ProPress for stainless proved to be ideal for

Royal Chemical’s needs due to the chemical resistance

of the materials, as well as the safety and time savings

that the flameless aspect of the system offered.

“By using Viega ProPress on this project, we kept

Royal Chemical from having to shut down for long

More opportunities opens doors with Viega ProPress


periods of time and avoided the need for hot permits

that would have been required if the pipe had been

installed with welding,” explained Episcopo.

Rocky Iammarino, the plumber who installed Viega

ProPress at Royal Chemical, was impressed with the

quality of Viega ProPress for stainless three-piece

ball valves.

“The original valve that we installed on the nitric

acid line didn’t work correctly,” Iammarino said. “Our

Viega rep introduced us to the three-piece ball valve that

worked perfectly. The three-piece ball valve was perfect

for the corrosive chemicals, like the nitric acid. It can

be locked and if any of them ever need to be fixed, the

valves won’t have to be taken out.”

During the first phase of the installation, Iammarino

installed support brackets and five new lines to replace

the original welded stainless steel lines as well as

sagging PVC lines. In other phases of the project,

approximately 12 lines were installed.

“The security against leaks that the system provides

is extremely important with chemical transporting,” said

Iammarino. “I was alerted to a fitting that hadn’t been

pressed yet with the Smart Connect feature that ensures

no fitting is left unpressed, and after that fitting was

pressed, we pressure tested the lines and there weren’t

any leaks.”

The confidence that Viega ProPress provided,

along with the fact that the system is a flameless way

to join pipe, allowed VIP Plumbing to not only complete

the installation of the chemical transport lines, but

also established the company’s capabilities in the

industrial market.

“We are looking forward to getting involved with

additional commercial and industrial projects that involve

stainless and may not have been in our repertoire prior

to our experience with Viega ProPress for stainless,”

said Episcopo.


Viega honored as Supplier of the Year

In December 2013, Viega received a Supplier of the

Year Marketing Excellence award in the 2013 Spirit of

Independence Awards from Affiliated Distributors (AD).

AD provides independent distributors and manufacturers

of construction and industrial products with support and

resources that accelerate growth.

AD recognized the prestigious group of suppliers

known as the “Get the Lead Out Plumbing Consortium,”

of which Viega is a founding member, for marketing

excellence in 2013. The Spirit of Independence Awards

were created to celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit and

hard work of AD affiliates and suppliers. Winners were

honored at a banquet hosted by AD in November.

Jeff Neczypor, Viega Director of National Sales,

accepted the award on behalf of the company at

the banquet.

“We’re honored to receive this recognition from

Affiliated Distributors for our efforts toward Zero Lead,”

Neczypor said. “Viega offers the industry’s most complete

line of Zero Lead products and strives to help customers

not only meet the new lead standards but exceed them.”

Get the Lead Out

Viega is honored to be a member of the Get the

Lead Out Plumbing Consortium. Founded in

2012, the consortium is a broad-based cross

section of the plumbing industry comprised of

leading trade associations and manufacturers.

Formed with the mission of providing widespread

education about the manufacture, distribution and

installation of lead-free plumbing products, the

group helped facilitate a smooth transition to the

use of lead-free plumbing products by January

4, 2014, to comply with the Reduction of Lead in

Drinking Water Act.


New product director for Viega ProPress

Viega LLC has selected Derek Bower as the new

Associate Product Director for Viega’s metal press

systems. Bower has been with Viega since 2010, joining

first as a Senior Product Engineer. Bower became an

Associate Product Manager for Viega ProPress systems

in 2011.

As Associate Product Director, Bower will be

responsible for managing a high-performance team and

developing and implementing policies and procedures

for launching new, innovative product lines, as well as

supporting existing product lines.

“Through his time here at Viega, Derek has proven

his resolve and commitment to our industry,” said

Christian Geisthoff, Viega LLC Vice President for Market

Innovation. “Derek understands what quality and

innovation mean to Viega and has always worked for the

benefit of our customers and our industry as a whole.”

Bringing 15 years of industry experience, Bower held

the positions of project manager and sales engineer

at Atomatic Mechanical Services, a design-build

commercial mechanical contractor prior to joining Viega.

Bower received his bachelor’s degree in, mechanical

engineering from the University of Illinois. He holds the

title of Professional Engineer (PE) and

LEED AP.

“As the global leader, Viega has many innovations

planned for the next few years, products that will help

improve the industry again,” Geisthoff said. “Our product

directors are on the front lines of those innovations

and we are excited to see what the future holds for

our industry.”

“Derek understands what quality and innovation mean to Viega and has always worked for the benefit of our customers and our industry as a whole.”

- Christian Geisthoff, Vice President of Market Innovation, Viega LLC


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The g loba l leaderin p lumbing, heat ing

and p ipe jo in ing systems

Viega ProPress ball valvesDesigned for confi dence

Introducing ViegaProPress® ball valves

Viega is the only manufacturer with a line of lead-free ball valves specifi cally designed for press technology. Made from our unique silicon-bronze alloy, engineered specifi cally for press systems, these ball valves provide the same quality, reliability and performance as all of our Viega ProPress fi ttings.

Viega ProPress ball valve features• Multiple confi gurations,

P x P, P x FPT and P x Hose Thread

• 316 stainless steel ball standard

• Choice of P x P valve stem in Eco Brass® or 316 stainless steel

• Available in sizes from ½" to 2"

Zero Lead refers to product complying with NSF 61-G

Introducing new Viega ProPress®

ball valves in Zero Lead™

Viega expands sales operations in Mexico

As the global leader in plumbing, heating and pipe

joining systems, the Viega Group has grown exponentially

over the past 115 years. As Viega LLC has grown,

product introductions in both Canada and Mexico have

also increased.

Viega has had a presence in Mexico and Latin

America since 2007, under the competent direction of

Viega LLC’s Latin American team. Projects in Mexico have

varied from residential housing developments to La Nueva

Cámara de Senadores, the Mexican House of Senates.

Cutting-edge hotels, apartments and megamalls have

installed both Viega ProPress and Viega PEX systems and

as the plumbing industry in Mexico has expanded, so has

the need for Viega press systems.

Viega LLC has worked with the Latin American team

for years, sending personalized training to the field

and supporting customers as they travel to the Viega

Educational Facility in Nashua, NH. But now, Viega is

excited to announce that a new office has been founded

in Mexico City.

Viega México opened its doors officially in October

2013. Partnering with Viega LLC to provide rapid delivery,

Viega México will be a valuable partner in the Viega

Group’s global vision to provide quality, safe, clean piping

systems for the world.


Training Opportunities

LoopCAD® is a registered trademark of Avenir Software Inc.

Regardless of your job, training is a vital part of

your professional growth. The more you learn about

your industry, the better prepared you will be to face

its challenges. The more you know about the system

solutions you’re installing, the more opportunities

you’ll have in the future.

The more you knowViega is the only manufacturer in the industry

to offer a true educational facility, not just a training

center. At the Viega Educational Facility, you learn

about the industry, not just products. We believe the

more you know about the industry, the stronger your

company will be and if you have a strong company,

you’ll keep growing.

April 2014April 14-15 NFPA 13D Fire SprinklerApril 14-15 LoopCAD®

April 16-18 Radiant Design, Piping and ControlsApril 17-18 Snow and Ice MeltingApril 23 Gas Fitters Continuing Education

May 2014May 1-2 Manual JMay 1-2 Commercial Radiant Heating and CoolingMay 5-6 Radiant and Hydronics TroubleshootingMay 6 Gas Fitters Continuing EducationMay 7-9 Geothermal and Solar

June 2014June 2-6 Radiant WeekJune 3-4 Radiant Design and SoftwareJune 5-6 Radiant Piping and ControlsJune 9 Gas Fitters Continuing EducationJune 25-27 Hydronics 101 and Radiant SystemsJune 26-27 Radiant Systems

July 2014July 1-2 Commercial Radiant Heating & Cooling July 15 Gas Fitters Continuing EducationJuly 21-25 Radiant WeekJuly 22-23 Radiant Design and SoftwareJuly 24-25 Radiant Piping and Controls


With the new Viega LLC catalog app, you can access 3,000 products on your mobile device. With

frequent updates, you can keep on top of the latest offerings and system solutions. Use the notepad feature

to make project notes and the easy-to-navigate search function to find exactly the system you need. At the

office or on the job, the new Viega catalog app puts innovations and product details at

your fingertips.

• Designed for iOS Version 7 and Android™ Version 2.3.3

• Optimized for the iPhone® 5 as well as all current Android devices

• Supports Apple® iOS and Android operating systems

• Available for download on Google Play™ and iTunes® app stores

• Other types of phones can access the Viega catalog with the Internet browser

New catalog app puts Viega systems at your fingertips

Viega ProPress and Viega MegaPress systems are

approved for more than 400 different applications,

more than any other press fitting system. How many

applications for Viega ProPress and Viega MegaPress

systems can you find in this word puzzle? Look for the

answers in our next issue!

ACETYLENE

ACIDS

AIR

ALCOHOL

AMMONIA

ARGON

BUTANE

CARBON

CHEMICAL

CHILLED

COMPRESSED

CONDENSATE

DIOXIDE

DOMESTIC

FIRE

FUEL

GAS

GRAY

HEATING

HYDRAULIC

HYDRONIC

INSTRUMENT

ISOPROPYL

KEROSENE

LINES

LOW

MOTOR

NATURAL

NITROGEN

OIL

OXYGEN

POTABLE

PRESSURE

PROCESS

PROTECTION

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STEAM

TOLUENE

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WATER

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Applications Word Search

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For more information on what types of projects you can install Viega systems in, contact Technical Services.


Tech TalkViega Tech Talk Experts Jeremy Ferriter and Troy Locke

How do I bond a gas piping system installed with

Viega MegaPressG or Viega ProPressG fittings?

An electrical bond is required by all major fuel gas

codes to protect against the risk of an electrical

shock. Metallic piping serving gas-fired appliances

can potentially become energized if a fault were

to occur in the electrical circuitry that feeds them.

Gas piping is considered to be bonded through the

grounded conductor of the circuit supplying the

appliance. The mechanical press of properly installed

Viega MegaPressG or Viega ProPressG fittings

provides continuous metal-to-metal contact between

the pipe and fittings. Electrical bonding is maintained

through a Viega press connection.

How do you determine how much heat is moving

through a heating system or through a particular

zone or circuit?

By understanding and using the Universal Hydronics

Formula, we can properly design a heating system

and size its components appropriately.

Universal Hydronics Formula - BTUH= GPM X ∆T X

8.33 X 60 X 1 where:

BTUH = the load of the heating system

GPM = gallons per minute

∆T = the difference in water temperature between

supply as return under design conditions

8.33 = the weight of a gallon of water in lbs.

60 = minutes in an hour

1 = the specific gravity of water

With a little bit of math we can determine what

is happening to the fluid in a system. With this

information we can select components that will allow

it to function properly and efficiently.

Why does the Viega ManaBloc have three

supply ports?

The Viega ManaBloc has two cold supply ports

and one hot supply port. In a typical new plumbing

installation, the cold water main will feed the Viega

ManaBloc through the bottom supply port, filling

the cold chamber that flows through and exits the

top cold supply port to run over and feed the water

heater. The hot line from the water heater would return

back to the hot supply port on the Viega ManaBloc,

filling the hot water chamber. You do not necessarily

have to use both cold supply ports. In a typical

addition or renovation project, installers will feed the

water heater from the cold main and pick up the Viega

ManaBloc through the top cold supply port. Then,

they cap off the bottom cold supply port with an

approved supply port cap offered by Viega.

What is heat loss and why is it important to a

heating system?

Heat loss refers to the amount of energy that a

structure loses through air leakage or conduction

through construction materials. Heat is lost through

any partition that separates heated and unheated

space. Windows, doors, fireplaces and exhaust fans

are all additional sources of heat loss and add to an

overall structure’s heating load. When designing a

heating system, it is important to conduct a heat loss

study of the structure in order to properly size not only

the power plant but also the emitters for each area. A

bedroom with two windows may require more energy

to heat than a room twice its size without any glass.

An undersized heating system will not be able to keep

up with the demand on the coldest days of the year.

Conversely, an oversized heating system will cost

more to install as well as operate. Viega’s Radiant

Design team will conduct heat loss calculations for

radiant installations of any size. For more information,

contact [email protected].


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