Designed for commercial and multifamily plumbing, hydronic piping, and mechanical rooms, the Uponor ProPEX® LF Brass Commercial Ball Valves are engineered with a solid, durable body and stainless-steel ball and stem for greater reliability, longevity, and system performance. Purpose-built for high-volume PEX-a piping systems, the 1/2" to 2" offering also includes options for stem extensions that accommodate up to 2" of insulation to help projects meet energy codes.
Available in metal, PVC, and glass-reinforced nylon options, Uponor Bend Supports provide added structure and stability for 3/8" to 1" PEX-a pipe in residential and commercial plumbing systems as well as protection exiting concrete slabs in residential or commercial radiant heating and cooling systems. Discover all the benefits of these support solutions designed to add installation efficiencies and consistencies to your piping projects.
Ever dry fit several connections and forget to complete one (or maybe two)? With the Uponor ProPEX® F1960 expansion system, dry fits are impossible. Hear from GF Customer Trainer Jed Koep as he explains the dangers of dry fits with PEX insert fittings and the benefits of ProPEX.
In this video, Sean Giberson of Taco Inc. joins our editor, Leah Den Hartogh, to discuss pump valve selection and sizing. With so much changing in pump selection, Sean discusses the useful tools needed to properly select and size pump valves for any job.
This recording will feature in our September issue's Contractors' Guide to Residential Hydronics.
In this video, Mercedeh Fallahkhair of tekmar, a Watts brand, walks us through how to successfully connect and control heat pump systems.
This recording will appear in our upcoming September 2026 issue of the Contractors' Guide to Residential Hydronics Supplement.
Uponor has a comprehensive offering of controls for radiant heating and cooling systems across residential, multifamily, and light commercial applications. Explore the entire offering that includes thermal actuators, thermostats, zone control modules, and power supplies for managing multiple zones, regulating room temperatures, and controlling radiant heating, radiant cooling, and snow melt systems.
Approved for residential and commercial applications, Uponor ProPEX® LF Brass Threaded Adapters are durable, lead-free brass fittings for PEX-a domestic water and hydronic heating and cooling systems. Male and female NPT configurations provide flexibility for PEX piping connections in applications such as water heaters, manifolds, boilers, and fixture stubs.
Learn how to determine the minimum cut length between ProPEX® fittings when installing Uponor AquaPEX®, Wirsbo hePEX™, and other Uponor PEX piping systems. Minimum cut lengths vary by pipe diameter and help maintain proper installation, system performance, and warranty requirements. Find out why fitting spacing matters and explore solutions like multiport tees, sweeping bends, and bend supports when space is limited.
Join our editor, Leah Den Hartogh, as she chats with Zachary Londo from Uponor about the fundamentals of thermal comfort.
This recording will feature in our upcoming September issue's Contractors' Guide to Residential Hydronics Supplement.
In this recording, Leah Den Hartogh sits with Alan Zaniden of Axiom Industries to discuss hydronic components. This video will feature in our upcoming Contractors' Guide to Residential Hydronics in our September 2026 issue.