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Seattle finds savings with stainless steel retrofits

Local food market, shipyard and airport achieve savings through pipe retrofits.
May 31, 2013

 With the risk of being smacked in the head by a 25-lb. king salmon careening through the air, it’s no surprise Seattle’s 100-year-old Pike Place Market may be best known for its charismatic fishmongers. And, of course, purveyors of morsels and spirits.   


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Luxury apartment complex makes the switch to tankless water heaters

A New York makeover for The Caroline.
May 31, 2013
When your tenants live in one of the premier rental buildings in the Big Apple, it’s crucial to have all operations working at optimal capabilities. 

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Educate your firm to become a resource on federal lead law

The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act redefines the term “lead-free” in the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 down from a maximum 8% on a weighted average basis to the new level.
May 31, 2013

The Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act redefines the term “lead-free” in the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 down from a maximum 8% on a weighted average basis to the new level.


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Prevent fire with a reduced-oxygen environment

Take the air out in a fire-prevention system.
May 31, 2013

Take the air out in a fire-prevention system.


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ICC recommends residential plumbing changes

An eventful day in Big D.
May 31, 2013

A heated debate ensued regarding flush volumes and flow rates. There was a change to require the water closet flush volume to be lowered to 1.3 gpf — the rounding up of a 1.28-gpf water closet. 


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Condensing technology

Rinnai’s Ultra Series condensing water-heating technology combines the benefits of traditional tankless water heaters with even greater energy savings for commercial applications.
May 31, 2013

Rinnai’s Ultra Series condensing water-heating technology combines the benefits of traditional tankless water heaters with even greater energy savings for commercial applications.


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Fire pump system (NFPA Expo)

A-C Fire Pump introduces the 1580 Series InLine ConfiguPack with space-saving design, material cost savings and reduced maintenance requirements.
May 31, 2013

A-C Fire Pump introduces the 1580 Series InLine ConfiguPack with space-saving design, material cost savings and reduced maintenance requirements.


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Sprinkler head adapter fitting (NFPA Expo)

NIBCO innovates sprinkler head installation with the new BRASTIC CPVC sprinkler head adapter fitting.
May 31, 2013

NIBCO innovates sprinkler head installation with the new BRASTIC CPVC sprinkler head adapter fitting.


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Mounting bracket (NFPA Expo)

The FlexHead open-hub mounting bracket comes fully assembled out the box for ease of installation.
May 31, 2013

The FlexHead open-hub mounting bracket comes fully assembled out the box for ease of installation.


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PEX EP fittings (NFPA Expo)

Uponor announces the vast majority of its ProPEX engineered polymer fittings, lead-free brass sweat and threaded adapters and larger-diameter Uponor AquaPEX tubing (all up to 2”) are now listed to UL 1821 and ULC/ORD-C199P.
May 31, 2013

Uponor announces the vast majority of its ProPEX engineered polymer fittings, lead-free brass sweat and threaded adapters and larger-diameter Uponor AquaPEX tubing (all up to 2”) are now listed to UL 1821 and ULC/ORD-C199P.


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Concealed sprinkler (NFPA Expo)

Tyco’s RAPID RESPONSE flat-plate concealed sprinkler is ideal in any setting, and can be matched with any desired color palate.
May 31, 2013

Tyco’s RAPID RESPONSE flat-plate concealed sprinkler is ideal in any setting, and can be matched with any desired color palate.


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UL-approved (NFPA Expo)

Lubrizol CPVC’s BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems recently achieved UL approval for exposed use in residential basements constructed with composite wood joists.
May 31, 2013

Lubrizol CPVC’s BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems recently achieved UL approval for exposed use in residential basements constructed with composite wood joists.


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Emergency communications systems (NFPA Expo)

Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell announces its E3 Series line of fire alarm and emergency communications systems is now listed to Underwriter’s Laboratories’ standard.
May 31, 2013

 Gamewell-FCI by Honeywell announces its E3 Series line of fire alarm and emergency communications systems is now listed to Underwriter’s Laboratories’ standard.  


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Black-iron pipe joining (NFPA Expo)

The Viega MegaPress system for installing Schedule 10 to Schedule 40 black-iron pipe in sizes 1/2” to 2” received UL certification of compliance for fire-protection applications.
May 31, 2013

The Viega MegaPress system for installing Schedule 10 to Schedule 40 black-iron pipe in sizes 1/2” to 2” received UL certification of compliance for fire-protection applications.


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Condensing tankless model

The gas-fired condensing Bosch Therm C 1210 features a space-saving design, affording easy service access.
May 31, 2013

The gas-fired condensing Bosch Therm C 1210 features a space-saving design, affording easy service access.


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Commercial hand washing

Eemax’s AccuMix is the first-ever thermostatic temperature-controlled heater with a UPC 413.1 code-compliant mechanical integrated mixing valve.
May 31, 2013

Eemax’s AccuMix is the first-ever thermostatic temperature-controlled heater with a UPC 413.1 code-compliant mechanical integrated mixing valve.


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2012 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show

KBIS 2012 was held at the McCormick Place in Chicago in April.

4/18/13 2:00 pm EST

Smart Pumping -- The "New Normal" in Hydronics

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND The days of wasted electrical energy through poorly designed hydronic systems with low efficiency circulators are about to end. Modern circulators, with Electronically Commutate Motors (ECM), are here to stay. They are quickly becoming the “new normal” in hydronic system design. This webinar will explain the benefits these circulators offer, and show you how to best apply them in residential and light commercial hydronic systems

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