PM Engineer articles from October 2006

PM Engineer archives from October 2006

First of all: show me the plumbing ...(Editor's Note)
October 1, 2006... ... engineering, design and innovation. Like many of you, I am very much looking forward to attending the 20th American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) Convention & Engineered Plumbing Exposition (EPE). The 2006 event in Tampa, FL,...

Centennial celebration for Sloan Valve: company commemorates 100th anniversary with replica of 1906 Royal Flushometer.(PME News)
October 1, 2006... October 2006 marks the 100th anniversary for Sloan Valve Co., a family-owned company that manufactures plumbing products and accessories for commercial, industrial and institutional markets worldwide. To commemorate reaching this...

Expanding focus.(PME News)(Sloan Valve Co.)(Company overview)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... From its headquarters and factory, which have remained in the Chicago area, as well as from its foundries in Arkansas and China, Sloan has continued its focus on Flushometers over the years, while also branching out into other plumbing product...

Founder's facts.(PME News)(Biography)
October 1, 2006... William Elvis Sloan invented the Flushometer and founded Sloan Valve Co. in 1906, but his plumbing-related career began many years before. Born in 1867 in Liberty, MO, Sloan served as an apprentice pipefitter before traveling to Chicago and...

California lead bill's fate up to Governor.(PME News)
October 1, 2006... by Steve Smith (editor of Plumbing & Mechanical) As this issue of PM Engineer went to press, controversial California legislation designed to drastically eliminate the lead content of faucets sold in that state was awaiting a final decision...

Radiant Design Software program wins Award.(PME News)
October 1, 2006... In partnership with Uponor, Wrightsoft has been selected by an independent panel of 45 contractors to win a gold medal in the Dealer Design Awards for its innovative design of Uponor System Design Software (USDS). Built upon Wrightsoft's...

American Valve receives award from Home Safety Council.(PME News)
October 1, 2006... American Valve received the Commendation Award for Product Innovation for Consumer Safety from the Home Safety Council at the council's annual dinner in Washington, DC. Pictured here: American Valve's CEO Frederick Guterman (right) accepts the...

Rheem Classic Board of Directors.(News Briefs)
October 1, 2006... The Rheem Classic Board of Directors has announced that the 2006 charity tournament exceeded its fund-raising goals, resulting in a history-making windfall contribution. The organization distributed $200,000 to 23 charities that partnered with...

Red-White Valve.(News Briefs)
October 1, 2006... On Sept. 1, 2006, Red-White Valve (RWV) unveiled its new Eastern distribution center in Hermitage, PA. This state-of-the-art warehouse, which mirrors the company's distribution center in Southern California, will supply RWV products in the...

Triangle Tube/Phase III.(Appointments)
October 1, 2006... Triangle Tube/Phase III has announced two hirings and a promotion. Greg Manna has joined the technical service department, Michael Senk has joined the engineering department, and Jim Nicholas has been promoted to director of engineering.

Uponor.(Appointments)
October 1, 2006... Uponor has announced that Anders Tollsten has replaced Jim Bjork as Uponor North America's executive vice president, effective Sept. 1, 2006. Tollsten was the executive vice president of the Uponor Nordic region.

A.O. Smith Water Products Company.(Appointments)
October 1, 2006... A.O. Smith Water Products Company has announced that Paul R. Dana has been named vice president-global product engineering. In his new position, Dana will be responsible for the design, testing, and introduction of new residential and...

ICC-IAPMO: a dead deal; ASPE seeks independent third-party role to get discussions moving in right direction--towards a single base plumbing code document.(Codes)
October 1, 2006... Shock waves were sent throughout the code industry when Henry Green, immediate past president of the International Code Council (ICC), issued a statement indicating that the preliminary deal struck between ICC and the International Association...

Our friend and foe in a nutshell: what we must know to attack the problem of fire potential that will always exist.(Fire Protection)
October 1, 2006... Without question, we need fire. It is a necessary part of every equation when we cook our food, heat our water, warm our homes and heat our large commercial shopping malls and high-rise buildings. We use fire to light up cigarettes, to light...

The challenge of balancing conservation & efficiency: those interested in water conservation must also promote the development of performance measures that ensure products operate efficiently.(Cover story)
October 1, 2006... For the last few decades, water conservation has been considered merely a response to drought emergencies. More recently, water conservation has become an important component of environmental resource planning. State and local governments have...

The importance of LEED: a PM Engineer survey; PM Engineer asked its readers about their use and perceived importance of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Here's what we learned.(LEED Survey)
October 1, 2006... One of the hottest areas in plumbing and mechanical engineering is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)[TM] and green building design. An acronym that didn't exist 10 years ago, LEED is now a part of every engineer's vocabulary....

High-efficiency hydronics: finely tuned systems are the sum of many parts, including boiler efficiency, system performance and heat distribution.
October 1, 2006... A search for the Hydronic Grail is more than just shopping for boilers. Today, with rapidly increasing energy rates, building and facility owners are pushing the need for high-efficiency systems. In response, engineers and system designers must...

Design considerations for fire pumps in high rise buildings, Part 2.
October 1, 2006... Part 1 of this article (see Aug. '06 PM Engineer, pp. 19-21) discussed the design considerations necessary to establish the correct gallons per minute (gpm) rating of a fire pump for a system. In Part 2, we need to determine the correct...

Seismic changes to NFPA 13: the landscape is shifting.(National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program)(Editorial)
October 1, 2006... Editor's note: This article also appeared in the May 2006 issue of Sprinkler Age (published by the American Fire Sprinkler Association) and as an online exclusive on the NFPA Journal Web site (www.nfpa.org). In Oct. 2001, significant...

Proper design of plumbing systems can improve patient care: new AIA guidelines for healthcare facility construction offer direction on how to design and install plumbing systems that focus on patient wellness, as well as protect the environment.(HEALTHCARE 2006)
October 1, 2006... The Latin phrase "primum non nocere" gives clear instruction to a physician: "First, do no harm." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Plumbing professionals would do well to follow the same dictum for both the human population and planet Earth by...

LEED in healthcare: a new guide will help explain how to earn LEED credits for new and renovated health-care projects.(HEALTHCARE 2006)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
October 1, 2006... Healthcare buildings (hospitals, nursing homes and outpatient centers) are unique buildings. They hold a special place in our culture and communities. They are centers for healing and wellness, and places where people and their families gather...

Institutional hydrotherapy and hot water--a delicate mix: hydrotherapy, an ancient healing treatment, is still employed in healthcare facilities today. Here are the facts.(HEALTHCARE 2006)
October 1, 2006... Long employed as water treatment for healing purposes, hydrotherapy--the use of water in the treatment of disease--has been around since ancient times. The Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Hindu and Chinese cultures favored hydrotherapy for centuries,...

Jay R. Smith's siphonic roof drains (figures #1005 and #1605).(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co's siphonic roof drains promote the principle of full-bore flow within engineered siphonic roof drainage piping systems. The drains feature an internal baffle that creates siphonic drainage action to produce superior volume...

Bradford White ultra high-efficient eF Series[R] water heaters.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Bradford White's eF Series[R] water heater line is available in 60-gallon capacities with 125,000, 150,000 and 199,999 Btus, and in 100-gallon capacities with 150,000, 199,999, 250,000 and 300,000 Btus. All eF Series[R] models feature...

TOTO presents stylish NSF-certified EcoPower[R] sensor faucets.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... TOTO unveils three new NSF-certified EcoPower sensor faucets that are stylishly at home in upscale hospitality installations or distinctive powder rooms. While most commercial faucets lack distinctive styling, the traditional Fordham[TM], the...

ChemDrain[TM] from Charlotte Pipe.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Charlotte Pipe and Foundry's ChemDrain[TM] Corzan[R] CPVC Chemical Waste Drain System offers a safe, durable and economical alternative for the disposal of a wide range of chemicals in institutional, academic and commercial laboratories. CPVC...

Green Turtle: wastewater pre-treatment engineered for your business.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Green Turtle knows its customers would rather focus on their business, not their wastewater. For over a decade, Green Turtle has combined innovative technology and flexible manufacturing capabilities to help thousands of commercial, industrial...

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures: exceeding standards for nearly 75 years.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC, known for providing the best quality, style, performance and durability to the plumbing trades, prepares to celebrate 75 years of meeting and exceeding the highest standards, while remaining true to the plumbing...

The ProVent System[TM]--a PVC plastic Sovent[R]-type waste & Vent System.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... The new PVC ProVent System[TM] brings Sovent[R] benefits to the contractor who wants to use PVC. Like the Sovent System, the ProVent stack and the ProVent base fittings significantly reduce pipe and fittings, decrease labor costs, reduce the...

BrassCraft's SureConnect an innovative new system.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... BrassCraft, a leading manufacturer of plumbing products, has introduced SureConnect[TM]. This innovative new system for water supply connections adds speed, reliability and profits to plumbing. Key to the new system is BrassCraft's pre-formed...

Bradley lauches first light-powered lavatory system.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Bradley Corp., the leader in complete solutions for commercial washrooms, is introducing the first light-powered handwashing fixture in the industry. The patent-pending ndite[TM] technology developed by Bradley converts restroom lighting to...

Grinnell introduces full line of grooved stainless steel couplings and fittings.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Grinnell Mechanical Products, a brand of Tyco Fire & Building Products, is one of the fastest growing manufacturers of grooved piping products in the industry. Grinnell is proud to introduce its full line of grooved stainless steel couplings...

Titan Plus an economical, cost-effective booster system.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... The Titan Plus is a variable-speed solution for an economical and cost effective booster system that is always available for quick shipment. Metropolitan Industries combines its 50 years of experience customizing high-end booster systems with...

Mini tankless water heaters available for point-of-use applications.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... At only 7.5" wide and 6.5" tall, Stiebel Eltron Mini[TM] tankless water heaters are designed for installation at the point of use. The Mini heats water instantaneously as it flows through the unit. Stand-by heat losses are completely...

Symmons showcases Elements[R] line of luxury bathroom fittings at ASPE 2006.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Symmons will showcase its Elements[R] Line of exquisitely designed bathroom fittings for the home in booth 617 at the upcoming ASPE Convention & Engineered Plumbing Exposition. Originally created for world-class luxury resorts, condominiums and...

Milwaukee Valve's challenge: "Dinner's On Us".(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Here is Milwaukee Valve's appetizing promise: The company will provide you with a product and/or system design to meet virtually any commercial valve application. To prove it, the company is putting its money where its mouth is. Milwaukee Valve...

Wilkins introduces new Aqua Gard thermostatic mixing valves.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Wilkins a Zurn company, is proud to introduce the latest addition to its Aqua Gard line of thermostatic mixing valves--the model ZW3870 and ZW3870T. The ZW3870, utilizing 3/8" compression fittings, is designed specifically for under-the-sink...

Eemax tankless water heaters--"hot water solutions".(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Eemax is a U.S. manufacturer of the most-comprehensive line of compact electric tankless and mini tank water heaters available, designed for industrial, commercial and residential applications. Flow capacities range from 0.5 gpm for...

American Valve showcases line of flow-control products.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... American Valve (ASPE Show booth 946) is showcasing its entire line of flow-control products for residential, commercial and industrial applications. From a broad line of lead-free brass plumbing valves (certified by IAPMO, CSA, UL, FM, ASSE and...

Plumbing engineers trust McGuire's complete fixture trim package for their specification.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Since 1958, professional plumbing egineers have counted on McGuire commercial-quality fixture trim products. McGuire heavy-duty p-traps, fixture drains, lavatory and closet supplies, ProWrap[R] ADA insulation and waste-assembly systems are...

Caleffi's multi-tasking air separator.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Caleffi's ASME-registered air separator removes air from circulated boiler or chiller system fluids. Within its all-steel shell, a stainless steel mesh coalesces and scrubs the fluid, removing oxygen-rich micro-bubbles and impurities,...

Watts' backflow prevention, recirculation station on display.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Watts Water Technologies will be exhibiting at the ASPE Engineered Plumbing Exposition in booth 801 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. Watts designs, manufactures and sells an extensive line of valves and flow control products for the...

Halsey Taylor ... satisfying thirsts since 1912!(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... The Halsey Taylor booth (523) features the versatile HVR vandal-resistant series. Designed for a variety of applications, these outstanding water coolers are ideal for schools, hospitals, recreational facilities and other high-traffic settings....

Acorn Aqua has more than 150 different product offerings.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Acorn Aqua, a member of Acorn Engineering, has a comprehensive line of water coolers, drinking fountains and water chillers suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. The AquaAccess series are self-contained, highly vandal-resistant units...

Liberty Pumps introduces the SumpJet[TM].(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Liberty Pumps, a leading domestic manufacturer of sump, effluent and sewage pumps for the professional trade in North America, has introduced the SumpJet[TM]. The SumpJet model SJ10 is a water-powered, back-up sump pump that operates in times...

Guardian Equipment introduces latest innovation in recessed eyewashes.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Guardian Equipment takes pride in offering the most up-to-date and innovative line of Emergency Eyewash and Shower Products. Guardian showcases a full line of recessed laboratory products, which have become very popular because of their ADA...

Leonard Valve thermostatic mixing station for dialysis applications.(ASPE Show Enhancers)
October 1, 2006... Leonard Valve's OR-1776 models are special thermostatic water mixing stations designed exclusively for dialysis applications. The units deliver controlled water temperatures at lower flow rates using the TAP thermostatic water mixing valve,...

Commemorative Flushometer.(PME Products)
October 1, 2006... Sloan Valve Co. has announced a special addition to its manual Flushometer product line: The new Royal Classic[TM]. A replica of the company's original flush valve introduced in 1906, the Royal Classic is designed with a bell-like top and white...

Two-handle Commercial Faucets.(PME Products)
October 1, 2006... The Commercial Division of Moen Inc. introduces the new heavy-duty, two-handle Commercial Faucet Series emphasizing contemporary style. ADA-compliant, the series includes centerset and widespread lavatory faucets, bar and pantry faucets, a...