PM Engineer articles from June 2004

PM Engineer archives from June 2004

The importance of sprinklers.(PME Letters)(fire safety)
June 1, 2004... Here is a copy of a memo I recently sent to our local planning board. I thought your readers might be interested. Lebanon, NH, is a city of 12,350 residents, and it is the commercial, industrial, and medical research center of the Upper Valley,...

Washington builders defeat mandatory fire sprinklers proposal.(PME News)(Building Industry Association of Clark County, Camas city council (Washington))(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... After an announcement that the Camas, WA, city council would be considering a proposal to mandate fire sprinklers in new single-family home construction, the Building Industry Association of Clark County immediately requested that the city...

Legislation to reform Drinking Water Act introduced.(PME News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Responding to high lead levels in the drinking water systems of Boston and the nation's capitol, Sen. Jim Jeffords (I-Vt.), ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced legislation to overhaul the Safe...

In Memoriam.(PME News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Kenneth Everett "Ken" Zoeller, 59, of Louisville, KY, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on May 8, 2004, while traveling in Taipei, Taiwan, on business. Zoeller was employed at Zoeller Co. for 37 years in various capacities but most recently...

Villeroy & Boch.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Villeroy & Boch has announced a new initiative to penetrate the American market by consolidating its sanitary ware products with ceramic tiles into a single division--Bathroom, Kitchen and Tile. Marc Nover has been named general manager of the...

The Haws Corp.(News Briefs)(Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Haws Corp. was recognized by the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) as its large category "Business of the Year." EDAWN is a private, nonprofit corporation that works with primary industry entities to help them...

The Chicago Faucet Co.(News Briefs)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Chicago Faucet Co. named Renco--Arizona the 2003 Chicago Faucets Rep of the Year.

PME author to teach Modern Hydronics seminars.(PME News)
June 1, 2004... John Siegenthaler, a well-known teacher, writer, software developer and PM Engineer author, will present "Modern Engineering Concepts for Hydronic Heating Design," a day-long seminar featuring the very latest approaches in hydronic heating for...

Changes at IAPMO: IAPMO's code review hearings are now full of open technical discussion and more chances for voting, a noticeable change from previous years.(Codes)(International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials )(Obituary)
June 1, 2004... The expression that change comes slowly would certainly apply to IAPMO and the Uniform Plumbing Code. However, at least change is occurring. For many years, plumbing and mechanical engineers would complain that IAPMO never changed. ...

Promoting and selling a concept, part I: part I of this two-part column offers some ideas for marketing the concept of fire protection to non-believers.(Fire Protection)
June 1, 2004... For those of us who work in the fire protection industry on a daily basis, one of the most bewildering things to encounter is someone's basic opposition to the undertaking of measures designed to control and combat fire. We're usually not ready...

Grease interceptor location options: the location and type of grease interceptor used in a commercial kitchen depend on federal and local requirements, as well as the concerns of kitchen consultants, architects and owners.
June 1, 2004... One of the decisions facing an engineer in the design of a food-handling establishment is the location of a grease interceptor. Before discussing interceptor location options, some background is necessary to better understand the issues related...

Commercial kitchen plumbing.
June 1, 2004... Commercial kitchens are one of the most challenging designs a plumbing engineer will ever face. The design of the plumbing systems in a commercial kitchen is almost as complex as a hospital, but without the critical life support systems....

For the sake of flame broiled food: for commercial kitchen hoods, the pinnacle of fire protection technology is the wet chemical system.
June 1, 2004... The following is taken from an investigator's report of a 1994 kitchen hood fire that escalated into a full-scale conflagration: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "At the time of the loss, the cooks were preparing chicken on the gas...

McGuire's new Convertible[TM] quarter-turn brass ball valve.(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... McGuire's new Convertible[TM] quarter-turn brass ball valves provide specifiers with a commercial quality, all-brass ball valve with a unique feature, a Convertible Loose Key Handle. The Convertible can be either a loose key or wheel...

SteamRoom USA offers steam room products.(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... A steam room, whirlpool tub, shower, body and foot massage, aromatherapy, and your favorite music. Enjoy all this everyday in ONE SELF-CONTAINED UNIT. Steam Room USA offers a full line of easy to install combination steam shower houses with...

Bradley offers the Pivoting Wall Shower.(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... Bradley's Pivoting Wall Shower has an industry-unique hinge for easy access to components, saving time on installation and maintenance. All three models have Bradley's exclusive Equa-Flo pressure balancing valve and an adjustable showerhead....

Bradford White[R] introduces EverHot[R] tankless water heaters.(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... Bradford White Corp. has introduced the EverHot[R] tankless gas water heaters, providing continuous hot water to multiple points of use without utilizing a storage tank. The EverHot[R] units are available in two residential and two commercial...

Haws FeatherFlo[R] eyewash swings into action!(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... For the ultimate in lab emergency equipment, the Haws Model 7610 countertop-mounted eyewash features a polished, chrome-plated brass swing down design. A single motion swings the twin ABS FeatherFlo[R] heads into position and activates the...

The Remediator[R] grease treatment system by Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... This full-color brochure shows how the Remediator[R], figure number 8970, uses the most advanced methods of eliminating grease from water discharge. The Remediator uses a unique liquid (Remediator culture) to eliminate any accumulation in the...

Point-of-use water heaters feature advanced control.(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... Stiebel Eltron, the manufacturer of the very dependable DHC series instantaneous point-of-use water heaters, is expanding its range by adding two new models with electronic temperature control. Set the knob on the front cover between...

Bryan Indirect Water Heaters in larger sizes.(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... Bryan Indirect Water Heaters are now available in sizes to 8,000,000 Btu/hr, with water heating capacities to 16,000 gallons per hour (at 60[degrees] temperature rise). A single unit can be used for domestic or commercial hot water and space...

REHAU's new RAUPANEL[TM] system provides easy installation of radiant heating.(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... REHAU introduces its RAUPANEL system for radiant heating. Ideal for retrofit and new construction applications, the RAUPANEL system provides a quick and effective method of installing radiant heating over new or existing plywood subfloors, or...

Anvil pipe hanger catalog.(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... The most comprehensive catalog of pipe hangers and supports available to the industry has now been published by Anvil International. Anvil, formerly known as Grinnell, offers the most complete selection of engineered hangers and supports, as...

HSB available from Aero Mfg.(Information Showcase)
June 1, 2004... Aero manufactures a broad line of stainless steel handsinks. The HSB model features an 18-guage solid stainless steel base with heavy duty chrome-plated double foot pedals. The back is open for easy access. All Aero handsinks are manufactured...

K/BIS 2004: artful options.
June 1, 2004... Models carrying faucets danced on a runway. An internationally renowned fashion stylist performed makeovers. Refrigerators, lavatories, toilets and shower doors sported artistic designs. Water splashed in or spurted from jetted tubs, assorted...

Drop-in and Undermount Sink.(PME Products)
June 1, 2004... Advance Tabco has introduced new ADA Drop-In and Undermount Sinks. The new sinks feature a 14" X 16", one-piece "deep drawn" bowl design that tapers to a 1-1/2" rear drain, providing extended leg and knee clearance with no plumbing...

Air/dirt separator.(PME Products)
June 1, 2004... Spirotherm, Inc. offers Spirovent[R] combination air/dirt separators for hot, chilled and condenser water systems. Available through 36-inch pipe, Spirovent separators will handle flows up to 30,500 gpm. The patented coalescing/barrier medium...

Potable water ball valves.(PME Products)
June 1, 2004... RuB Inc. has introduced a full line of NPT and sweat end Puri-T ball valves that meet EPA requirements as tested and approved by NSF International. Available in a variety of sizes from 1/8"-2", the Puri-T complies with California Prop 65 on...