The history of hot water temperatures In the early 1980s, the ASPE Research Foundation conducted research on the temperature of hot water to prevent the growth of Legionnella bacteria. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD August 31, 2016 Changes in codes have brought new challenges for engineers. Read More
Climate change and its role in water quality needs to be researched Just like in the previous few presidential election cycles, climate change will be a hot topic of conversation. John McNally August 31, 2016 Climate change is coming fast and water quality needs to be addressed.Read More
Cold climate air-to-water heat pumps Electrically powered heat pumps, in many varieties, are destined to play an increasingly important role in heating and cooling buildings around the world. John Siegenthaler P.E. June 23, 2016 An emerging renewable heat source for North American hydronic systems.Read More
What is the standard for integrated fire protection system testing? Have the right plan when it comes to integrated fire protection and life safety system testing. Jacqueline R. Wilmot May 30, 2016 Integrated system testing: Many assume it has been completed; in reality, it often has not. Read More
More residential sprinklers and water conservation code changes One of the most contentious issues in the IRC is the mandate of residential sprinkler systems for all one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD May 27, 2016 International Code Council code-change committees feel like déjà vu. Read More
Compression tank problems The Dead Men called them expansion tanks because the tank was the place where the water expanded. Dan Holohan May 27, 2016 Heating professionals always should keep the valves on the gauge glass closed.Read More
Good internal design improves thermal storage tank performance Stranded Btu. John Siegenthaler P.E. May 27, 2016 Over the last three years I’ve been working extensively on technical issues related to wood-fired biomass heating systems. Read More
How to adapt to millennials into the workforce “If you don’t like change, you won’t like being irrelevant.” John McNally May 20, 2016 Avery says baby boomers sought to create empires where millennials aim to create communities.Read More
The importance of boiler maintenance training Don’t be a statistic when it comes to boiler accidents. Ray Wohlfarth April 22, 2016 If you perform an Internet search for boiler accidents, you would find page after page of shocking stories and pictures.Read More
Flint water crisis creates a call to action The crisis also has pushed water quality to the front of the line in our industry. April 22, 2016 Flint crisis pushes water quality to the forefront of the industry, nation. Read More