A new type of valve called a thermal balancing valve can control water temperature in the circuits more precisely.

As much as 40 percent to 50 percent of a building’s energy is contained in sewage and literally goes down the drain every day.

The codes covering higher-pressure natural gas distribution systems are CFR-2011 Title 49, Volume 3, Part 192, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards and ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.

HoldRite is known for professional plumbing products that “convert makeshift methods into engineered solutions.

Annually, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) gathers industry professionals to present insights, new products, trending solutions and more. This year, from June 17-20, the conference and expo will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, in San Antonio. 

In this, my last column for Plumbing Engineer, I wish to describe my journey as a fire protection engineer and give some recognition to several of those who lent a hand or gave some good direction along the way. 

There are two good reasons readers should be asking if our drinking water is safe. The obvious one is the responsibility we share to create healthy communities for our families and ourselves.

This month we will cover some of what has been happening in the industry. We start with a review of the ISH trade show in Germany and then cover the recent and upcoming events at ASSE, ASHRAE and ASME. 

Attendees will be able to partake in an item auction, professional headshots, chair massages, an open bar, and more in order raise money for the project, which seeks to deliver clean water to schoolchildren living in Machakos County, Kenya, this August. 

In partnership with the PHCC Association, Fluidmaster will match the scholarship recipient with a plumbing job and formal training to become a certified plumber.