PM Engineer articles from February 2007

PM Engineer archives from February 2007

Web site spotlight: equipment overview.(Check Out PME Online at www.PMEngineer.com)
February 1, 2007... Looking for equipment or supplies but don't know where to begin? Narrow your search with the Equipment Overview link on the PM Engineer Web site home page. To find a manufacturer of a specific type of equipment, this is definitely the place to...

Coming attractions.(Publisher's Note)(valuable offerings by PM Engineer )
February 1, 2007... Just a quick reminder--over the next few months, PM Engineer will provide three very valuable offerings for our readers: Free Webinar. As I mentioned in my column last month, we're extremely excited to announce our first Webinar, to be held...

Floor urinals.(PME Letters)(Letter to the editor)
February 1, 2007... Regarding changes in height requirements for accessible urinals (Julius Ballanco, p. 10, Dec. 2006 PM Engineer) and previous letters printed on wall-hung urinals vs. floor urinals and mounting heights, I see a much greater need to have floor...

California learns tough realities of its new lead law.(PME News)
February 1, 2007... First, the good news: There is a faucet that complies with California's new legal lockdown on the amount of lead contained in faucets sold for sale in the state. Now, the bad news: The faucet, stainless steel inside and out, wholesales in...

An addition to the B.I.G. book.(PME News)(Correction notice)
February 1, 2007... The following manufacturer listing was mistakenly left out of the Dec. 2006 issue of PM Engineer. Green Turtle Americas Ltd. 201 S. Tryon Street, Suite 1475, Charlotte, NC 28202 877-428-8187 Fax: (704) 295-1734 ...

Advanced hydronic heating design seminar announced.(PME News)
February 1, 2007... On April 6, 2007, at Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY, PM Engineer contributing writer John Siegenthaler, P.E., will present a seminar for heating professionals who want to expand their knowledge of hydronic system design using the...

Son of PMI member killed in action in Iraq.(PME News)
February 1, 2007... Sgt. Chad J. Vollmer, son of Electro Chemical Finishing president and longtime Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) member Terry Vollmer, was recently killed in action in Iraq, the PMI has announced. Vollmer, 24, of Grand Rapids, MI, died...

Who is the code for? Some say it's written mainly for the plumber or contractor or engineer. But I believe it's written for everyone.(Codes)
February 1, 2007... Last month I attended an International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Committee meeting in Ontario, CA. During a crucial discussion on the engineering design of DWV systems, one of the participants stated that the...

Managing the potential for danger (Part 2). In the second part of this two-part column about healthcare facilities, the author addresses unique requirements, egress procedures and fire suppression and equipment.(Fire Protection)(Column)
February 1, 2007... Last month, I finished part one of this column with a section called "The Code Compliance Debacle." In there, I noted that, as the traditional healthcare landscape changes, the odyssey of code compliance becomes a never-ending journey. It's a...

Oil Heat Cares seminar planned at NFL team headquarters.(PME News)
February 1, 2007... This April, the Oil Heat Cares directors, NAOHSM (National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers) and Taco, Inc., are teaming up to present a radiant heating seminar at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots football team,...

Quick response sprinklers: not just for seniors: developed more than 20 years ago, these sprinklers have brought affordable fire protection to the very places in which we all live.
February 1, 2007... Fire sprinklers were developed and have been used effectively to protect property since the 1870s. So this is an old story--with a modern twist. Initially promoted by industrial insurance carriers who offered insurance savings for 'highly...

Carriers, fixtures & piping: regardless of application and/or installation needs, there are fixture supports available to meet even the harshest design requirements.
February 1, 2007... Over the years, I'm sure that each of you in our industry has had the opportunity to address a question or two from a friend or family member regarding just what is happening behind the finished walls within our public restrooms. Questions such...

Water hammer arrestors & plumbing system design: we asked our readers about water hammer arrestors (usage, sizing, etc.), and here's what we discovered.
February 1, 2007... Controlling water hammer in a plumbing system is necessary as a way to reduce shock pressure and confine its action to the section of piping in which it occurs. This is the premise PM Engineer worked from when it surveyed its readers recently...

Richard A. Piccolo: Master Code Professional.(THE INTERVIEW)(Interview)
February 1, 2007... For more than 35 years, Richard A. Piccolo has been active in the fire protection business. Piccolo began his long career in 1970 as a shift firefighter for the Elk Grove Village (IL) Fire Department. Twenty years later, he left the department...

Taking another look at Universal Design: architects and builders recognize a new trend in housing that benefits people of all ages and abilities.
February 1, 2007... By demanding accessibility, seniors and the disabled can help increase the supply of universally accessible, while aesthetically pleasing, housing. Given the merits of Universal Design--the providing of access to people regardless of...

Water closet supports.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... Engineers at Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. have developed a complete line of fixture supports (0100-0600 Series) for mounting all types of off-the-floor and floor mounted back outlet fixtures. Wall-mounted fixtures have no external contact with the...

Commercial drain pump.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... Liberty Pumps has introduced the Model 405, a new commercial drain pump for gray wastewater applications. The 405 is designed to handle pumping heads to 34' (max TDH) and fluid temperatures of up to 180[degrees]F. Liberty's QuickTreeTM...

Line of electronic faucets.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... The HyTronic sensor-operated line from Chicago Faucets reliability concerns associated with electronic faucets. The faucets have been tested to ensure they can handle heavy use over an extended period of time. Features include an adjustable...

Crawl space sump system.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... Little Giant Pump Co. has introduced the CS-SS, a pre-packaged sump system that reduces standing water before it can collect in the low areas of crawl spaces. The system helps minimize mold and fungus growth that can cause allergies and odors;...

Water fill valve.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... MJSI, Inc., offers its proprietary HydroClean water fill valve, which saves water, cleans the tank and detects leaks. It saves water in three ways: the Mini-Valve[TM] allows consumers to calibrate the proper water flow without compromising...

Solar panel/tank water heating system.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... When paired with Stiebel Eltron's solar flat plate collector panel (SOL 25), the company's indirect domestic hot water storage tank with one or two heat exchanger(s) is an economical and reliable solar domestic hot water system for commercial...

Copper joinery system.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... Designed for potable water, mechanical HVAC and process water applications, the NIBCO[R] Press System[TM] offers an alternative to traditional solder and grooved joinery methods. The system consists of 1/2 through 4" fittings; 1/2" through 2"...

Fire-rated outlet boxes.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... IPS Corp. introduces the Guy Gray FR-12 Series of fire-rated outlet boxes, which are made of high-temperature resin, Warnock Hersey Certified and have a one- and two-hour fire rating. With the U.L. listed Intumescent pad attached to the back of...

Automatic faucet.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... The AEF-301 incorporates AMTC's patented BRV[R] technology with a state-of-the-art AC/DC powered high-quality automatic faucet system. The faucet uses a gear motor instead of a solenoid for a high level of reliability. The faucet spout is built...

Heavy-duty brass valves.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... Webstone has introduced a full line of heavy-duty brass valves for use with all types of crimp and quick-connect fittings. The Pro-Connect[R] line of valves feature copper tube-sized male ends that are machine soldered and capped, assuring a...

Stainless steel grooved fittings.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... Anvil Intl. recently introduced its new and complete line of Gruvlok[R] stainless steel formed weldless Type 304 fittings. Featuring full-flow design with ends grooved to Gruvlok specifications, the product line offers quick and easy...

Transitional faucets and accessories.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... Watermark Design's new Transitional line of faucets and bathroom accessories features a versatile style that incorporates elements from across the design spectrum and compliments a wide variety of decors. The faucet shown here, Model 29-2, is...

CSA-approved sealing compound.(PME Products)
February 1, 2007... Whitlam/Plumb-Pro has announced that its Select-Unyte thread sealing compound has been approved for use on natural gas, propane, LP gas and butane by the Canada Standards Association (CSA). Select-Unyte produces a leak-proof seal on all types...