Go with the Flow Best practices for maintaining water movement in plumbing systems. February 23, 2018 Plumbing system designers and installers should be mindful of all the new ways to combat the risk of waterborne diseases.Read More
The Future is Now Plumbing for the Filthy Rich Not really, but with the advancements in technology, it sure feels that way! February 21, 2018 BF Nagy What do Megan Fox & Jerry Seinfeld have in Common? They don't care about electronics in public restrooms.Read More
Code Classroom Legionellosis: An Inconvenient Disease Working toward prevention is the best way to address the problem. February 21, 2018 Ron George If the conditions for bacteria growth are present, the bacteria will grow. DSo why not address the problem before it begins?Read More
Researchers Find ‘Definite Link’ Between Tainted Flint Water and Legionnaires’ Outbreak February 7, 2018 Researchers found when the water was supplied from the Flint River, Flint residents were seven times more likely to develop Legionnaires' disease.Read More
Code Classroom Hot Water Systems A balancing act between Legionella prevention and scald prevention. January 3, 2018 Ron George Finding the balance in design that prevents both Legionella bacteria and scalding.Read More
Spartan Bioscience Announces World’s First On-site Legionella DNA Test November 30, 2017 The system consists of a coffee-cup-sized, portable DNA analyzer called the Spartan Cube and a single-use disposable test cartridge. Read More
AHR Expo Announces 2018 Innovation Award Winners October 12, 2017 Aquamotion, Calefactio among the winners for plumbing and heating product honors.Read More
Plumbing & Heating Thoughts The CDC, Back-Stabbing Emails and a Flawed Legionnaires’ Investigation And also the true meaning of ‘poetic justice’ as the agency faced up to questionable examination techniques and alteration of data. September 24, 2017 Steve Smith Misleading email trail points to messy Legionnaires’ assessment and necessary clarification.Read More
Collaborative Health Care Legionella Prevention/Mitigation – Part 2 What are the pros and cons of protective and mitigating systems? September 21, 2017 John Gregory Part two of this three-part series will discuss protective and mitigating systems, and provide the pros and cons of each one.Read More
Code Classroom Emergency Showers and Eye/Face Wash Equipment: Part II Flushing, testing and important considerations. August 24, 2017 Ron George Part two of a three-part series focuses on emergency face/wash equipment and important implications designers need to be aware of.Read More