PM Engineer articles from January 2009

PM Engineer archives from January 2009

Make the most of your new year.(publisher's note)
January 1, 2009... Happy New Year! Welcome to 2010. What's that? The calendar says 2009? Actually, that's good news to someone who can't afford to skip a year. Talking with some plumbing manufacturers at the ASPE show in October and since, I've been...

IAPMO says no to ASPE: standards council's firm rejection of code changes related to air admittance valves and siphonic roof drainage keeps them out of UPC.(codes)(Uniform Plumbing Code)
January 1, 2009... The final step in the development of the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) is the appeal hearing before the Standards Council (SC). The concept is that the Standards Council is above the fray and will make final determinations based on...

The facts about anti-freeze systems: key advantages include reduced corrosion and failure, and quicker dousing of a fire.(fire protection)
January 1, 2009... Including residential, more than 90% of all sprinkler systems installed today are wet-pipe systems. But not all building interiors are climate-controlled. Rising energy costs have led many to consider leaving portions of their buildings...

Your online resource.
January 1, 2009... Where can you discover the latest products, news, tools and resources you need to stay ahead in 2009? The answer is only a mouse-click away. At pme's Web site (www.pmengineer.com) we're striving to be your go-to source for timely industry...

Flow intelligence: new circulators represent a quantum leap in technology.
January 1, 2009... For several decades, wetrotor circulators have captured market share in North America against traditional three-piece circulators. They've been increasingly used for circuit-by-circuit flow control in zoned systems, and, as such, have displaced...

Cavitation the complete story: this phenomenon of imploding vapor bubbles can wreak havoc on both valves and pumps.
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There have been many articles and publications written about cavitation. It is my intention in this piece to discuss in practical but complete terms its causes, effects and prevention as it pertains mostly to...

Seismic changes to NFPA 13 Part 1: major technical changes in the 2007 edition of NFPA 13 relate to seismic protection of automatic sprinkler systems.
January 1, 2009... There have been significant changes to NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, between the 2002 edition and the 2007 edition. This article will address the major technical changes that are contained within the 2007 edition...

Reliable's new N252 EC--two sprinklers in one: with a nominal K-factor of 25.2, reliable's new N252 EC is really two sprinklers in one.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Extended Coverage Pendent & Extended Coverage Recessed Pendent for Control Mode Density/Area Applications (CMDA) The Model N252 EC Pendent and Recessed Pendent Sprinklers are...

Watts OneFlow ... a viable alternative to water softening for hardness and scale control.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... Problem Building owners, property managers, chief engineers and facility maintenance personnel all face the same challenge in battling the ill-effects of hard water. Protecting a commercial plumbing system from damaging lime deposits,...

Elkay[R] commercial products delivers green water cooler solutions.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... Americans are increasingly conscious of the impact made on the environment as a result of the building materials that make up their home, their transportation choices, their recycling habits and even the water they drink. Along with the many...

Stiebel Eltron on-demand tankless electric water heaters.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... The Stiebel Eltron company has been in existence for more than 80 years and is currently the largest manufacturer of tankless electric water heaters in the world. Over the last 60 years, Stiebel Eltron has pioneered and lead the development in...

Customer service: Zoeller Pump Co. utilizes core value to build future.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... Customer service. These words can be spotted on the nameplate outside of EVERY employee's office at Zoeller Pump Co.'s headquarters in Louisville, KY. These words have also anchored Zoeller for nearly 70 years as the company has steadily...

Uponor is your plumbing and radiant expert in the commercial building industry.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... With more than 35 years of experience in radiant floor heating and plumbing systems, Uponor is your resource for dependable, reliable and professional building system solutions for the commercial market. Our products, systems and technical...

Loadmatch[R] brings many benefits to Toronto medical center.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... A new medical building outside downtown Buffalo, NY, includes a Taco LoadMatch[R] heating and cooling system that allowed an area design-build firm, MJ Mechanical, to win the project by providing a cost-effective alternative to a conventional...

The cast iron soil pipe institute--a valuable resource to the plumbing industry for 60 years.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... Recently, representatives from the Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI) helped lead the passing of proposed revisions to ASTM A888 and ASTM A74--the codes that guide the manufacture of no-hub and hub and spigot cast iron soil pipe and...

Woodford manufacturing: high-quality, American-made.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... For 79 years, the Woodford Manufacturing Co. has been supplying the plumbing industry with the highest-quality American-made products. Our wide range of well-built wall faucets and hydrants are not the only reason to do business with Woodford....

Flexible sprinkler connections provide green benefits.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... Every year the environment is detrimentally affected by millions of gallons of water that are drained from sprinkler piping during installation or service. The use of flexible sprinkler connections minimizes hydrostatic testing during initial...

Volkswagen dealership in York, PA, flaunts waste oil-fired radiant heat system.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... Remember Volkswagen's Fahrvergnugen campaign? Translated, it means "driving with zeal." Today, the automaker insists that the same sense of excitement happens in the showroom, and has invested with zeal to make it happen. "We want our new...

Sync[TM] condensing boiler sets a new standard for excellence: Mod/con boiler with touchscreen technology puts total control at your fingertips.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... Lochinvar Corp., a leading manufacturer of high-efficiency boilers and water heaters, once again demonstrates its ongoing commitment to research and development with the SYNC Condensing Boiler with an advanced touchscreen control system (SMART...

The Bryan deaerator: a heritage of quality and dependability.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... In 1872, Nathaniel Jones of Buffalo, NY, patented his invention of the boiler feedwater heater. His invention included a series of alternating pans, troughs and radiators arranged within a case. The water cascaded downward through the unit,...

Liberty's Omnivore[R] grinder pump--cutting new ground with its patented V-Slice[R] Cutter Technology.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... The Omnivore by Liberty is one of the Industry's newest 2-hp grinder pumps featuring patented V-Slice[R] Cutter Technology. This new innovation in grinder pumps provides in excess of 370,000 cuts per minute and aggressively shreds jeans,...

Viega ProPress[R]: now approved for commercial fire sprinkler applications.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... In 1999, Viega revolutionized the industry by bringing the ProPress [R] System from Europe to North America. Today, Viega revolutionizes the industry by offering ProPress fittings that are FM and UL listed for commercial fire sprinkler...

Continuous improvement, customer focus are keys to industry leadership for Cambridge-Lee Industries, LLC.(2009 Manufacturer spotlight)
January 1, 2009... Cambridge-Lee Industries, a leading manufacturer of high-quality copper tubing, has a proud history of continuous improvements and a focus on customer service that defines the company's leadership position in the plumbing tube industry. ...