Engineers & Specifiers

Tony Rainone Celebrates 40 years at Leonard Valve Company

July 26, 2018

The industry veteran has left his mark on the company.

Collaborative Health Care Design

Updating the Health Care Facilities Code

Safety protocols in case of fire are important considerations when placing a medical gas zone valve.

July 26, 2018

John Gregory

Determining the placement of medical gas zone valves in health-care facilities is important to prevent a fire.

Solar Solutions

Solar DHW In-Tank Heat Exchangers

Even coated with minerals from hard water, this equipment continues to provide hot water with low maintenance.

July 26, 2018

Bristol Stickney

When designing solar hot water systems for areas with hard water, an in-tank heat exchanger may be the best way to provide a long-lasting system for your clients.

Newport Brass Grab Bars

July 26, 2018

The ADA compliant product is designed specifically to complement an existing Newport Brass collection.

The Future is Now

Is All Electricity Storage Created Equal?

Off-peak thermal storage methods for heating and cooling.

July 26, 2018

BF Nagy

The market has different methods of thermal storage for heating and cooling that can provide comfort as well as cost savings.

Code Classroom

Update on Uniform Plumbing Codes, ASME Standards

Technical committees discussed dead legs, Legionella and water heater temperature control.

July 26, 2018

Ron George

IAPMO discussions for the 2021 UPC centered around dead legs, Legionella, water heater temperature control and water conservation.

Smart Heat is Better Heat

Smart, connected, communicating controls offer myriad benefits for building professionals. Increased use of artificial intelligence will provide even more comfort and energy savings.

July 26, 2018

The “internet of things” is just one of the reasons building professionals need to consider adding smart thermostats and other heating devices to their product lineups.