The September 2019 issue of pme, we reveal the recipient of the 2019 Plumbing Engineer of the Year Award, plus Julius Ballanco on lower global-warming refrigerants, geothermal talk, and all the latest new PHCP-PVF products.
Low-flow fixtures also provide greater efficiencies for Virginia commercial space.
September 10, 2019
Here’s a real challenge. The renovation of the Dulles Tower Class A office building in Herndon, Virginia (originally built in 2001) was proceeding as planned, but it was discovered that the original manufacturer specified for the building’s faucets could not meet delivery requirements.
There comes a time in life when we need to have uncomfortable conversations. Even when the topic is blatantly obvious, it can still be awkward and difficult to broach.
McLaren Engineering Group, a full-service engineering firm serving 10 markets, recently announced it has ranked No. 15 on the Crain’s New York Business 2019 list of largest engineering firms.
PRIER hired Roger Dunham as shipping supervisor and leader of the company’s growing warehouse team. Dunham has 18 years of warehouse and operations management experience.
Bonomi’s new direct-mount ANSI Class 150 automated wafer ball valve packages reduce cost, weight and space in industrial applications, the company explains.
Easyflex’s new Ultra Performance flexible sprinkler drop features a 1 1/4” ID, which translates into less friction loss than 1” schedule 40 pipe with the same number of 90s.
NEOPERL offers a line of compact flow regulators (OD sizes 1/4” to 15/16”) that is easy to insert (press-fit) and available in flow rates from 0.1 gpm to 30 gpm.
HeatLink’s F1960 PEX-a potable water expansion system features PureLink Plus PEX-a tubing, high-performance polymer fittings and multiport tees, no-lead (Eco) brass fittings, and PEX-a expansion rings.
The 25th edition of “idronics” now is available and discusses techniques for lowering water temperature in existing hydronic systems to make them compatible with modern high-efficiency heat sources.
Sloan recently launched its designer urinal, which provides a distinct visual edge to the commercial restroom without sacrificing performance, the company states.
Jones Stephens has expanded its offering of its PlumBite push-on fittings. PlumBites are an extremely fast method of joining copper, CPVC, PE-RT or PEX tubing, the company notes.
Zurn’s FOG-ceptor 250-gal. grease and oil hydro-mechanical interceptor features a patented laminar flow pattern to filter pollutants without scouring, leaking or corroding.