The December 2023 issue of PM Engineer features the 2024 Plumbing Industry Outlook, demand for ECM smart circulators are on the rise, best practices for Legionella prevention in plumbing systems, and much more!
Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Legionella expert Dr. Janet Stout, PhD, to discuss best practice strategies in the plumbing industry for implementing risk assessments and Water Management Programs.
With the risk of flooding, why install backflow preventers in the first place? Is the risk real? Should the possibility of contamination be taken seriously?
What do the 3-model codes, UPC (Uniform Plumbing Code), IPC (International Plumbing Code) and NSPC (National Standard Plumbing Code), have to say on the subject?
System COP is a more relevant metric of geothermal heat pump performance since the owner is paying for the electrical energy to operate the heat pump and the circulator, and their operation is always simultaneous.
The NOBLE Floor Mount Fire Tube Combi-Boiler brings to market an option for contractors and homeowners with models ranging from 110,000 to 199,000 BTU/h.