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ISH North America Presents:
The Green Revolution In Plumbing & Heating
A Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times FREE Webinar
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 10am ET
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Get a sneak peek into ISH North America, taking place in Atlanta Oct.1-3, 2008 with green plumbing-heating experts John Siegenthaler, Pete DeMarco, Mark Eatherton, David Yates and more! This 30-minute Webinar will preview some of the extraordinary education programs taking place in conjunction with ISH North America
and will feature interviews with several industry experts and highlight their insights into the dynamic opportunities taking place with the green movement in our industry. |
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Latest Headlines
- Code development and compliance was discussed in a hearing before
the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality. Witnesses said that compliance with energy efficiency codes could be better achieved with federal financial support for code departments.
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During an Emerging Technology Symposium researchers John Koeller and Bill Gauley revealed their top five new and innovative water-saving products: dual flush toilets, one-pint urinals, package graywater systems, high-efficiency residential humidifers and high-efficiency pre-rinse spray valves. Read more...
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Modern Engineering Concepts- Fall 2008 Webinar Series Begins Sept. 11
Presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E.
This Fall begins the next series of Webinars presenting the latest concepts in modern hydronic heating system design. Each offers a 1.5 Certificate of Completion for Continuing Education and is the fraction of the cost to travel to a live conference.
Cast-Iron Boiler Technology: Past, Present, and Future
September 11 at 1pm ET
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Sponsored by:
Ray
Cast iron boilers have been the backbone of the hydronics industry for decades. Some might suggest that cast-iron boilers are dated and approaching obsolescence relative to newer boilers constructed of other materials. This seminar will show why this is NOT the case. You'll also learn why cast-iron, although it may appear gray or rusty in its raw form, is really a very "green" material.
The Application of Storage Tanks in Hydronic
& Solar Thermal Systems
October 16 at 1pm ET
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Sponsored by:
Heat Transfer Products
This Webinar covers a wide range of tank applications and presents technical information on where the tanks are needed, how they are sized, and the best way to pipe them into specific systems. Although storage tanks have been part of some hydronic systems for years, this Webinar will present unique and state-of-the-art applications that will help define the future of hydronic and solar thermal systems.
Topics TBD
November 13 at 1pm ET
December 11 at 1pm ET
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Don't forget! You can access our library of archived educational sessions at http://webinars.pmengineer.com. |
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NSF Announces Certification Services for PVC Water Main Pipe
NSF Intl. has expanded services for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water main piping products to include evaluating and certifying PVC pipes that meet UL 1285: Pipe and Couplings, PVC for Underground Fire Service's performance requirements. These devices include PVC and molecular oriented polyvinyl chloride (PVCO) pressure pipe, couplings and gaskets for use in underground fire service systems and connections to such systems. NSF has also announced that Sanderson Pipe Corp. is the first client to be certified to UL 1285.
IAPMO Welcomes Fourth Kansas Chapter
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials has added another member chapter in the state of Kansas, the fourth in the state and the association's 51st local subdivision. The Hiawatha-Atchison Chapter provides coverage for an area of smaller towns that operate on home rule, meaning each municipality is free to choose its own codes independently of its neighbors. This new chapter recently held its inaugural meeting.
Viega to Host "Siggy" Hydronics Seminar in October 
Viega is hosting the Viega Fall Hydronics Seminar with John Siegenthaler on Oct. 15. The seminar will combine a full-day technical program on contemporary hydronic system design with unique networking opportunities in New England. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., John Siegenthaler, P.E., will present a seminar on some of the latest materials and methods of modern hydronic heating, including distribution systems and thermal accumulators. The complete seminar package costs $325. Call 877-843-4262 for details.
Three-Volume Code Reference Series Now Available
Delmar has released the DEWALT® building code reference series, which provides users with 80 pages of up-to-date and illustrated code requirements, violations, and installation concerns based on International Code Council products. The series currently contains titles based on the 2006 International Residential Code, 2008 National Electrical Code and 2006 International Plumbing and Residential Codes.
Another reference book, based on the 2006 International Mechanical Code, will be available this fall. Each book is tear-resistant and comes in a compact size. |
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Klaus Grohe,
son of the founder of Hansgrohe and the company's leader for more than three decades, recently announced that he was stepping away from day-to-day operational management of the 107-year-old manufacturer of bath and kitchen faucets, showers and accessories. The new chairman of the board and CEO is Siegfried Gansslen, a 14-year veteran with Hansgrohe AG, based in Schiltach, Germany. Until this promotion, the 62-year-old native of Stuttgart, Germany, had served as deputy chairman of the management board and CFO since 1999.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., has announced one promotion and one appointment. Taylor Grist [photo] has been promoted to national specification manager. In his new role,
 Taylor will work to promote Watts specification programs, resources, and products with engineers and architects. Grist will also act as the liaison for the corporation's internal and external "Green" initiatives. Separately, Zach Hudgins
has been appointed national sales manager for Watts Plumbing & Heating Wholesale Division. Hudgins has spent nearly 15 years in the plumbing and heating, waterworks, fire, and irrigation industries.
Patrick M. Foose has been appointed chief operating officer by Harvel Plastics, Inc. Foose had previously served the company as vice president of sales and marketing. Foose joined Harvel Plastics in 1981 and was promoted to vice president of sales and marketing in 1989.
Potter Electric Signal Co., LLC announced that Doug Chartier has been named product manager of the newly formed Corrosion Solutions division at Potter. Chartier brings 25 years of corrosion monitoring experience to his new position. "Doug's addition illustrates Potter's continued commitment to the fire sprinkler industry and separates us from the pack in both sprinkler monitoring and corrosion mitigation," says Bruce LaRue, executive vice president of Potter's sprinkler and industrial division. |
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Solar Design Notebook...
Column by John Siegenthaler Now Appears Regularly in PM Engineer.
Dear PM Engineer Readers:
Interest in solar energy technology has increased almost as fast as fuel prices in recent months. Many HVAC engineers have undoubtedly been asked if solar energy hardware can somehow be incorporated into more traditional system designs in the interest of reducing operating cost.
Fortunately, modern space heating and domestic hot water systems (especially those using hydronics technology) are often quite adaptable to the use of solar energy. Unfortunately, there aren't many references currently available in North America that show engineers how to do this.
PM Engineer recognizes this need and is responding by launching a new bimonthly column titled "Solar Design Notebook." Its intent is to familiarize engineers with modern equipment and design concepts for integrating solar thermal technology into traditional HVAC applications.
The first two columns appeared in the June (click to read) and August (click to read) issues of PME
. Subsequent columns will appear in the October and December issues. Initial columns will cover the fundamentals of solar thermal system design.
Later columns will delve into more detail as they discuss systems ranging from residential domestic water heating to larger commercial applications of solar thermal technology. The column will also contrast the concepts and hardware now used in North America with those used in Europe, where solar thermal technology is now a mainstream market.
Our goal is to provide readers with information that encourages and supports the use of solar thermal technology in applications where it makes economic and environmental sense. We sincerely welcome your feedback on the new column as we strive to bring you information that fulfills this goal.
Sincerely,
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
Contributing Editor - PM Engineer
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Enter The 2008 Excellence in Design Awards Competition!
PM Engineer Wants to Hear About Your Most Unique Design.
Entries Now Being Accepted. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO Sept. 10, 2008!
If you're a consulting, specifying or design engineering firm, you can submit your most interesting projects for PME's Excellence in Design Awards contest. PME is ready to honor the most unique designs of 2008 in these market segments: plumbing, piping, hydronics or sprinklers.
Designs will be judged based on the following criteria:
1. Innovation in design. Explain why you feel your project is an innovative design.
2. Customer satisfaction. What steps did you take to satisfy the customer on this project?
3. Ability to meet schedules. How did you ensure that the schedules were all met on the project?
4. Cost-efficient strategies. What strategies did you employ to meet your budget or improve cost efficiency on the project?
5. Community improvement. How does this project improve the community in which it is based?
To nominate your company's best design, e-mail the editor a very detailed statement describing how your design meets any or all of the five criteria outlined above. We'll follow up by contacting those who submit the most intriguing descriptions.
Please e-mail all submissions to Jim Camillo at camilloj@bnpmedia.com. (Include the name, phone number and e-mail address of the correct contact person at your company.) Nominations also can be mailed to: Jim Camillo, PM Engineer, 1050 IL Rt. 83, Suite 200, Bensenville, IL 60106-1096; or faxed to 248-283-6547. Call Jim with any questions at 630-694-4011.
AN ONLINE ENTRY FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE (simply click
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ASK THE EXPERT... AT PM ENGINEER MAGAZINE
Got a general question about plumbing, fire protection or hydronics?
Submit your question to camilloj@bnpmedia.com and we'll get it answered for you in a matter of days, or maybe even hours.
Please be sure to include your position within the plumbing industry [engineer, contractor or wholesaler] so we can forward it to the proper person. |
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Be Sure to Check Out the Latest Issue
of Bath & Kitchen Pro
Read the Spring 2008 issue of Bath & Kitchen Pro at www.bathandkitchenpro.com. This Web site complements Bath & Kitchen Pro and helps you stay up to date between issues by posting industry news, product news and photos, and a blog written by Bath & Kitchen Pro staff members.
To date, BNP Media has published two copies of Bath & Kitchen Pro, a unique publication created for a powerful audience of bath-and-kitchen installers, distributors with showrooms and designers. Unlike other magazines that focus purely on design, Bath & Kitchen Pro provides information on installation and purchasing, as well as design trends.
Bath & Kitchen Pro is distributed at major B&K shows in addition to its 55,000 circulation drawn from the readers of Plumbing & Mechanical, Supply House Times, Tile, Stone World, and Environmental Design + Construction.
For additional information, contact Publisher Bob Miodonski at 630-694-4007 and miodonskir@bnpmedia.com. |
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