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Watts Opens Latest Learning Center

May 31, 2018

The St. Pauls Center is the third Watts Works Learning Center in the U.S., joining centers in North Andover, Massachusetts, and Woodland, California.

Sixth Emerging Water Technology Symposium Gives Glimpse of Future

May 21, 2018

A common belief that water is life gives way to great discussion about water efficiency and health, here and abroad.

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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?

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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.

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Emergency Showers and Eye/Face Wash Equipment – Part III

OSHA Interpretations

September 25, 2017

Ron George

The final section of a three-part series focuses on OSHA interpretations of emergency face/wash equipment.

Chicago Faucet Publishes 2017 Commercial Catalog

July 26, 2017

Revised catalog includes new EQ Series electronic sensor faucets with low flow rates, HyTronic faucets for patient care applications that limit microbial contamination and 420-T Series restroom faucets with built-in scald protection.

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Emergency Showers and Eye/Face Wash Equipment, Part I

Following fixture requirements to prevent safety hazards.

July 26, 2017

Ron George

Highlighting OSHA regulations for emergency equipment design, including the selection process, temperature concerns, important components and more.

ASSE International publishes fourth scald awareness white paper

February 13, 2017

ASSE International has published its fourth scald awareness white paper, Guidelines for Temperature Control Devices in Domestic Hot Water Systems,...

The Scalding Truth

September 6, 2016

Imagine taking a refreshing shower, thinking about the day’s activities, when all of a sudden it happens. Whoosh! Someone flushes...

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A Hot Water System Balancing Act…Scald vs. Legionella Prevention, Part 1

March 15, 2014

Ron George

Plumbing design professionals and contractors are faced with many challenges when designing, installing or maintaining domestic hot water systems. Two...