Code changes made at IAPMO Plumbing Technical Committee meeting Ups and downs. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD September 2, 2014 Analyzing part one of code changes made at the IAPMO Plumbing Technical Committee meeting.Read More
The effects of fresh water and boiling water on iron pipes The culprit behind rusting Dan Holohan September 1, 2014 I was thinking about how we’ve grown so used to central heating.Read More
Trips to Rich-Tomkins Co., Milwaukee Valve show depth of the industry Here, there and everywhere. September 1, 2014 Recent travels showcase the breadth of the industry.Read More
Boiler startup dangers Leave no loose ends. Ray Wohlfarth August 9, 2014 Learn from the mistakes of others. Read More
Only minimal gains coming in nonresidential sector in 2014 Infrastructure investment could increase this sector. Morris Beschloss August 9, 2014 At the same time nonresidential and nonbuilding aspects are mediocre and depressing.Read More
Pellet-fueled boilers are sized differently from conventional units Bigger is not better. John Siegenthaler P.E. July 29, 2014 Pellet-fuel boilers come closest to mimicking the fully automatic operation of oil- and gas-fired boilers. Read More
Boiler safety lessons There is an average of 17 boiler incidents per year. Ray Wohlfarth June 30, 2014 This could have been a severe catastrophe that could have injured or killed many people. Read More
High pressure goes to low pressure. Always. Inflation and air pressure. Dan Holohan May 28, 2014 I stopped at the gas station the other day because one of my car’s tires looked a bit low. They charge us for air here on the Isle of Long. When I was a young man, it was free.Read More
Letters to the Editor—May 2014 Discussion on climate change regarding pme’s March 2014 issue. May 23, 2014 As an American citizen or a scientist, please say things like “the debate has just begun.” Read More
Hit the pavement with decision-makers They’ll remember you when the time is finally right. May 23, 2014 Get your message out to companies and decision-makers that may have forgotten about critical improvements. Read More