The May issue of PM Engineer takes a look at using water management plans to prevent construction-related legionnaires’ disease, the importance of improving water infrastructure and security, and more!
Based on temperature demand, a circulator pump is an essential component that moves water in a boiler system loop to provide heat to a building through radiating devices like radiators or heating baseboards.
The United States has an infrastructure problem. We have crumbling roads and railways, neglected public transit, and ports and airports in dire need of upgrades, not to mention the critical repairs needed for water and wastewater systems.
If you have ever waited in anticipation for something, and it cannot happen soon enough, you know the meaning of the expression, “A watched pot never boils.”
There were 347 changes proposed to the Uniform Plumbing Code, and 349 code changes proposed to the Uniform Mechanical Code. While the numbers seem high, they are actually consistent with previous code change cycles.
Navien has started shipping its new lines of fire tube boilers and combi-boilers. The NFB-H condensing fire tube boilers and NFC-H condensing fire tube combi-boilers were first introduced by Navien during the Boiler Virtual Launch Event on February 16.
The Uponor Lakeville Distribution Center is receiving the Outstanding Achievement award, which recognizes a consistent safety program evaluation score between 75 and 90 points, and incident rates 51% to 90% better than the industry average.
A. O. Smith announced it has earned the 2021 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award, a top ENERGY STAR honor. This recognition marks the third consecutive year that A. O. Smith received an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year award for its commitment to providing professionals and homeowners with energy efficient solutions.
Each year, the ENERGY STAR program honors a group of businesses and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through superior energy achievements.
Viega has been announced as one of the 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders by TBD Media Group. This campaign is based on the United Nations’ naming of 17 goals as part of its Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.
The calculator allows the user to select either IP/US or Metric/SI working units, as well as multiple fluids (e.g., water, propylene glycol, ethylene glycol). Fluid temperatures and mix ratios are chosen by the user, and results can be viewed, printed or emailed.
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 90°s, Easyflex points out.
Available with 2” and 3” Metacaulk cast-in-place devices, the RectorSeal tub box kits are designed to prevent the spread of fire from bathtub or jet-spa drains to the upper level.
UL listed to protect against fire, water and smoke, HoldRite HydroFlame cast-in-place sleeves accommodate penetrants from 1/2" to 12”, the widest range in the industry, the company notes.
Victaulic’s VicFlex style AB2 bracket now includes a new over/under center bracket that can be flipped around the center bar, making it easy to install from above or below, the company explains.
Fujitsu General America’s two larger refrigerant branch units simply installations and expand the heat recovery capability of its VR-II series Airstage VRF systems, the company explains.