Plumbing Through the Ages
Plumbing is a cornerstone of modern civilization, providing us with the means to deliver clean water and dispose of waste efficiently.
Meet the TITAN™ Swing Connect Saddle
A.Y. McDonald’s newest innovation, called the TITAN™ Swing Connect Saddle, leaves conventional saddles in the dust. Unlike regular saddles with loose bolts that are easily lost or damaged, our TITAN™ Swing Connect Saddle is available with a TITAN™ bolt that comes pre-attached on a pivoting joint.
A.Y. McDonald Tradeshows
A.Y. McDonald may be coming to a town near you. Below is a list of upcoming conferences our experts will be attending from all over the country (and beyond).
A.Y. McDonald Connection Newsletter
The A.Y. McDonald Connection Newsletter is distributed semi-annually and covers industry news, product highlights, and the latest company updates. If you would like to be added to our newsletter email list, sign up for A.Y. Alerts.
Natural Gas Sets Record Amid Heatwave
Natural gas has achieved a remarkable milestone in power generation, setting a new record during a recent major heatwave that impacted much of the United States.
Understanding Corporation Stop Requirements
The corporation stop is the initial control valve of the service line as it is the first valve off of the main. The sole purpose is to allow for the installation of a new water service line without interrupting the water main pressure.
A.Y. Sump, Sewage, & Effluent Pump Troubleshooting Tips
Maintaining the integrity and functionality of a structure requires careful attention to water and waste management. This makes sump, sewage, and effluent pumps indispensable components for many buildings.
How A.Y. Ensures a High-Quality Gas Product
When dealing with natural gas, safety is always a top concern. The purpose of the natural gas meter set is to provide a home or building access to this resource in a safe and efficient manner. The meter set includes many parts, such as natural gas valves and meter bars.
DuraMAC™ VFD Simplex and Duplex Booster Systems
Whether you’re showering at home, preparing food at a restaurant, washing dishes at an apartment complex, or even manufacturing spirits at a distillery, no structure is immune to poor water pressure.
NSF 61 Section 9 Standard
Standards provide people and organizations with a basis for mutual understanding and are used as tools to facilitate communication, measurement, commerce, and manufacturing.
Angle Ball Valves in Gas Meter Sets
Valves are very important devices that control and direct the flow of fluid or gas by opening and closing various passageways. In the natural gas distribution industry, gas valves are specifically used to control the gas flow within a structure and are considered the primary shut off for meter service.
A.Y. McDonald Jet Pump Troubleshooting
Jet pumps are considered a popular type of pump used for private well systems and low flow irrigation applications. This solution is popular in areas with high water tables and warm climates.
Service Fittings
Water works parts are responsible for providing a home/building access to the public water supply. The water service lateral itself includes any water service part, from the water main to the water meter. One of these solutions involves the service fitting.
Val-Matic Resilite Combination Air Valves
The water supply distribution system consists of pipelines that help get water and wastewater from point A to B. Purging air from the pipeline is necessary because trapped air significantly reduces pump and/or pipeline efficiency and life.
Understanding Natural Gas Meter Bars
Many people in North America rely on natural gas to cook, clean, and heat their home. As a staple to our everyday life, the natural gas meter set helps distribute this resource to the structure. The meter set is made of many parts but, when it comes to servicing the meter itself, the meter bar plays a crucial role.
Tank Talk
When you open a spigot in a home or building, you expect water to flow at a certain pressure. How water pressure is controlled within a structure greatly depends on how this resource is obtained.
Rigid Riser
When planning out one’s next outdoor project, the preferred process of providing natural gas or propane to certain outdoor appliances must be taken into consideration.
Get the Lead Out!
North America’s water infrastructure consisted primarily of lead-based service lines just a century ago, which is exactly how old many of the country’s underground pipes are.
A.Y. McDonald Meter Adapters
Measuring and recording water usage with a meter is essential to the function of a water service lateral. These devices sit between the main supply line and the structure, measuring usage accurately.
Expansion PEX Solutions
PEX tubing, also called crosslinked polyethylene, is a popular piping material for residential hot and cold water. Plumbers choose this piping material because it’s corrosion resistant, lightweight, very bendable, easy to join, and competitively priced.
AY McDonald Insulated Corporation Stops
Stray electrical currents can be present in water service lines and may cause issues in the metallic piping systems, including shock hazards for field personnel and accelerated corrosion of water distribution system components. This can even occur on service lines located on the water service lateral.
Evolution of A.Y. McDonald Zinc Coatings
In general, a coating is defined as a thin layer or covering. In the natural gas industry, the application of coatings on the parts that make up the natural gas meter set is an efficient way of reducing the effects of corrosion on the material.
24000 Series Submersible Pump/Motor
For nearly a century, submersible pumps have been an effective solution for transferring water from well systems to its destination inside a structure or home. While designed to operate totally submersed in the water which is being pumped, this well water pump stands out in the fact that it can be installed without the worry of freezing.
The Next Generation of Our Website
A.Y. McDonald is in the business to help you bring water and gas to your community. With nearly 170 years of experience on our side, we have found the best way to fulfill this job is to share as much knowledge and resources upfront with our customer – the Boss. This level of transparency is built into our company’s culture – and now our revamped aymcdonald.com website.
WARNING: It is unlawful in CALIFORNIA, VERMONT, MARYLAND, LOUISIANA and the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA to use any product in the installation or repair of any public water system or any plumbing in a facility or system that provides water for human consumption if the wetted surface area of the product has a weighted average lead content greater than 0.25%. This prohibition does not extend to service saddles used in California, Louisiana or under USA Public Law 111-380.