Siphonic drainage, introduced to Europe in the 1960s, is an engineered rainwater drainage system that utilizes the natural power of a siphon to drain the water from elevated surfaces (roofs, decks, etc).
Mestek’s Boiler Products Group, consisting of RBI, Advanced Thermal Hydronics and Smith Cast Iron Boilers, announced the promotion of Ken Eggleston to director of sales — boiler products, overseeing the North American market segments and territories.
Heating, cooling, chiller, water pressure boosting, fire safety and wastewater systems in commercial buildings may in-corporate pumps that consume more than 35% of the building’s energy.
We’ve all seen them — the ancient toilets that need to be replaced as part of an upgrade or remodel; the ones that use upwards of 3.5 to seven gallons of water per flush.
Imagine if every building in an urban neighborhood has a gasoline-powered generator running to produce electricity in-stead of relying on an electrical grid from the local utility company.
We all have certain skills we’ve practiced over time that become like second nature. Those skills might involve a hobby we’ve gotten good at or an aptitude we have a proclivity towards; things that come natural to us.
COVID-19 has added some interesting discussions to our daily life. I received a phone call regarding the amount of water used to wash our hands for 20 seconds. It is fascinating how everyone now understands that 20 seconds is required for proper handwashing.