PM Engineer articles from November 2005

PM Engineer archives from November 2005

You'll find information on ChemDrain[TM], Charlotte Pipe's chemical waste drainage system, on our autocad 3.0 CD along with so much more.
November 1, 2005... Charlotte Pipe's ChemDrain[TM] CPVC chemical waste system provides a safe, durable and economical disposal solution for chemical waste applications. For more than 40 years, CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) has been used in a variety of...

PME letters.(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2005... Having read the article, "Changes Follow Infamous Fire Outbreaks" (PME July 2005) by Mark Bromann, SET, CFPS, and more specifically what was said about Fire No. 7 that happened on February 20, 2003 at "The Station" nightclub, it strikes me...

Heavy Duty Contour[TM] Barrier-Free.(Americans with Disabilities Act)
November 1, 2005... MODEL: HDFFEBP GENERAL Face-mounted 14 gauge heavy duty fountain, one-piece, non-corrosive series 300 stainless steel with brushed satin finish and one piece vandal resistant drain. Larger seamless drawn contour-formed basin with...

Special report.(International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)(International Code Council)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2005... On September 28, 2005, IAPMO and ICC announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly work towards the development of a single Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code. This historic agreement brings the two major code groups for...

Events calendar.(PME News)(Calendar)
November 1, 2005... * The NFPA World Fire Safety Conference and Exposition will be held on June 4-9, 2006 in Orlando, FL. * Roth Industries Training will be held next year on certain weekends starting in February through November. A current listing of...

Correction.(PME News)(Correction Notice)
November 1, 2005... The chart below was inadvertently left out of the October PM Engineer feature article "How Low Can You (Really) Go." PM Engineer apologizes for any confusion. The complete article appears online at www.pmengineer.com. ASSE 1017 Minimum...

Smarter ball valves? No sweat.
November 1, 2005... Viega ball valves complete the ProPress[R] System with unmatched speed & reliability. * ProPress System component * Bronze body and end piece * Bottom loaded stem * Unique handle design * Smart Connect guarantee *...

UPC-yes, IPC-no to ASPE code changes: a change in the philosophical approach of both plumbing codes needs to be based on the technical and not the political.(Codes)
November 1, 2005... In a bizarre twist of fate, the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) hearing in Albuquerque, NM, resembled the International Plumbing Code (IPC) hearings, while the IPC hearing in Detroit, MI, resembled the UPC hearings of old. The hearings occurred...

Fielding questions at the engineers' inquisition: more answers to questions from stumped and otherwise frustrated readers.(Fire Protection)
November 1, 2005... Q.: I service a system that should follow the NFPA #20 code, which says that the control panel should have two circuit breakers for any short circuit. Please tell me the reason for butting two circuit breakers, with nothing in between,...

Ultra K17, cold storage protection: upright specific application control mode sprinkler.
November 1, 2005... * Dry System for High Piled Storage * Can Eliminate In-Rack Sprinklers * Increased Storage & Ceiling Height * Reduced Design Area * Can use SprinkFDT Software to Calculate System Description Ultra K17 Sprinklers are...

PME Excellence in Design Award winners.(PM Engineer )(Cover Story)
November 1, 2005... PM Engineer is proud to announce that one winner and an honorable mention have been chosen to receive PME Excellence in Design Awards for 2005. Congratulations to Omicron Architecture Engineering Construction, LLC, of Vancouver, BC, Canada for...

Tempra[TM] / DHC-E tankless electric water heaters: Stiebel Eltron electric tankless water heaters score high marks from plumbing professionals.
November 1, 2005... Stiebel Eltron tankless water heaters continue to gain high marks as a favorite product among plumbing professionals. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company President Frank Stiebel is encouraged by the positive response, and he attributes the...

Back to Basics: fixture selection; This article covers the basics of fixture selection and specifications, including what's involved when it comes to product knowledge.(Editorial)
November 1, 2005... Editor's Note: "Back to Basics" is a column that will run periodically in PME reviewing the basic principles of plumbing engineering. Most of the work of the plumbing engineer ends up buried in the ground, concealed below floors, by...

Here's one incredible balancing act. The new Circuit Sentry[TM] Automatic Flow Limiting Valve--the most versatile flow control valve on the market.
November 1, 2005... Bell & Gossett's new Circuit Sentry[TM] Valve maintains a constant flow rate by automatically compensating for fluctuating pressure conditions. This innovative design makes the valve ideal for variable-speed pumping system applications. ...

AMX series DirectConnect[TM] proportional thermostatic mixing or diverting valve.(SPECIFICATION DATA)
November 1, 2005... Product Features * Designed to be installed directly on the water heater hot port. * Dual purpose mixing or diverting valve. * Constant water temperature under different operating conditions. * Proportional valve (control of...

Thermal curve balls: protecting from thermal shock and flue gas condensation helps achieve longer boiler life.
November 1, 2005... A few years ago I had an opportunity to visit the "bone yard" at a major boiler manufacturer. This is where boilers that have been replaced under warranty await post-mortem inspections before heading for the scrap heap. Many of the boilers I...

The new standard in HVAC controls: leave a legacy of comfort & energy savings in every HVAC system you design.
November 1, 2005... tekmarNet[R]4 Thermostat Functions Functions 541 542 543 544 General Output Relays (H--heat, C--cool, 1H 1H 2H 1H, 1C, 1F F--fan) No. of Remote Sensors 1 2 2 2 Aux...

The new standard in HVAC controls: make life easy for your HVAC contractors.
November 1, 2005... tekmarNet[R]4 Outdoor Reset Modules Outdoor Reset Mixing Expansion Modules Module Functions 420 421 422 440 ...

Weil-McLain multiple boiler systems.
November 1, 2005... Weil-McLain's complete line of gas, oil and combination gas/oil boilers have been a mainstay in multiple boiler applications throughout the United States in schools, churches, hospitals, commercial and institutional buildings. ...

Pronto! 7.4 tankless gas water heater.
November 1, 2005... Indoor and Outdoor Models Available * 10-Year Limited Warranty on Heat Exchanger (1) * 3-Year Limited Warranty on Parts (1) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ** Continuous hot water--7.4 gallons per minute at a 45[degrees] F rise **...

FlexHead[R] Industries.
November 1, 2005... Why Specify FlexHead[R] Flexible Sprinkler Connections? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Here are three solid reasons... and one shaky one! What's between the branch line and the sprinkler head can affect both time to occupancy and lifetime...

Sprinkler system water damage: fact vs. fiction; Taking the time to install a sprinkler system won't put a damper on your wallet or belongings, afterall.
November 1, 2005... Mythology, the study of legendary lore, is derived from the Greek words mythos (story) and logy (study). The ancient Greeks and Romans were master myth-tellers. But we 21st-century dwellers can spin some impressive tales, too. Take sprinkler...

ProSet Systems.
November 1, 2005... Trap Guard[TM] Floor Drains Revolutionizing Drainage Systems A Simple Trap Primer Alternative [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] US and Canadian Approvals International Plumbing Code Report 2218 Warnock Hersey Report...

A.O. Smith: commercial gas water heaters.
November 1, 2005... Cyclone XHE[R] commercial gas water heaters from A.O. Smith offer 60-gallon/125,000 BTUs (natural gas) to 130-gallon/399,900 BTUs. For the highest-demand applications, 2, 3 or 4 Cyclone units can be installed in a manifold configuration,...

Bryan Boilers are the "common denominator" at all these fun places.
November 1, 2005... They vary widely in location and types of activities, but one thing is certain: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They all wanted reliability, economy and heating satisfaction for their facilities. That is what they got with Bryan Boilers! ...

Easy to design. Easy to trust.
November 1, 2005... Hydronic systems that save energy and materials. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Taco LoadMatch[R] System requires less raw material to build, fewer components, reduced installation labor and less energy to operate. Hydronic systems are...

Roth Comfort Systems: HK Heating Manifold with adjustable flow control meters.
November 1, 2005... GENERAL INFORMATION The Roth Heating Manifold with adjustable and closable flow indicators is made of heavy-walled, corrosion resistant brass alloy, 30 mm (1.2") inside dimension, with a 27.5 mm (1.1") flat gripping surface. The manifolds...

Panelray[TM]--panel radiator.
November 1, 2005... * Residential or Commercial Applications * Flat-tube Steel Design * Single Piece Construction Form, function and comfort are all engineered together to provide a clean, efficient and reliable heating source. The Panelray is a flat...

Apollo[R] "77C": the solid value of Apollo[R] for today's value-conscious contractor.
November 1, 2005... Here's something today's contractors have been asking for: an economical full-port version of the classic American-made Apollo[R] ball valve. Made in the Carolinas, our new 77C Series is priced competitively with the imports, but offers so much...

Rigidbilt[R] triple compartment scullery sink 1 3/4" (44mm) radius coved corner construction.
November 1, 2005... SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Model RNSF__________#16 gauge, type 304, stainless steel scullery sink. Large die-drawn compartments 18" (457mm) X 24" (610mm) X 13-1/2" (343mm) deep. Seamless drawn 1-3/4" (44mm) radius coved corner...

Plastics, Inc.: Blazemaster[R] CPVC fire sprinkler piping.
November 1, 2005... Application: High quality corrosion resistant fire sprinkler pipe, IPS sizes 3/4" through 3", for use in wet automatic fire sprinkler systems. When installed in accordance with Harvel's Installation Instructions, this pipe is Listed by...

Saf-T Vent[R] CI Plus specifications for double wall special gas vent applications.
November 1, 2005... The Saf-T Vent[R] CI Plus system is an air-insulated double-wall product designed for commercial applications. It is approved for use on individual or common vented ANSI Category I, II, III, and IV Gas Burning Appliances and Direct Vent...

Submittal IDEAL Heavy-Duty "HD" No-Hub Coupling system.
November 1, 2005... The patented IDEAL[R] Heavy-Duty "HD" No-Hub Couplings are engineered to connect no-hub cast iron pipe in applications replacing the less-efficient hub and spigot material. The coupling consists of a neoprene gasket (ASTM C-564) housed inside a...

The NIBCO[R] advantage: why sweat it, when you can press it?
November 1, 2005... We take the sweat out of plumbing systems. We've combined press-to-connect joints with our most highly specified commercial/mechanical valves and fittings to bring you the NIBCO[R] Press System.[TM] Designed to be used with RIDGID[R] tools, you...

Reliable's Multi-Purpose Residential Riser: for combination sprinkler and plumbing systems.
November 1, 2005... Reliable's Model MP (Multi-Purpose) Residential Riser is a 1" (25mm) riser designed especially for providing an alarm on combination sprinkler and plumbing systems for single-family residential systems. This unique design provides an alarm only...

Thermostatic mixing valves.(Equipment Overview)
November 1, 2005... PME offers this Equipment Overview for use as a reference guide to help our readers identify manufacturers of specific products and compare their models and features. This Equipment Overview features information on thermostatic mixing valves....