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Plumbing Engineer

July 2021

Volume: 49

Edition: 7

This month’s issue includes two special reports: our highly anticipated annual tankless report, which delves into the tankless water heater industry and features an array of tankless products; and our Women in PHCP feature, which celebrates 10 women in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry.

Feature

2021 Tankless Water Heater Report: Electrifying the Market

As the country looks toward a change in status-quo, the tankless water heater industry keeps pace, moving forward to meet demand.

July 2, 2021

PHCPPros spoke to several tankless water heater manufacturers to gauge the pulse of the industry. As we come off the heels of a pandemic, it seems all have been steadfast in their resolve to keep moving and are poised to take it to the next level.

Feature

Women In PHCP 2021

Celebrating women in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry.

July 2, 2021

This past year marks the first time in history that the United States has experienced a ‘shecession.’ Coined by C. Nicole Mason, president and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research, the term describes a period of economic decline that predominantly affects women.

Feature

Frank Lloyd Wright Greenhouse Rebuilt with Radiant

With space at a premium, the boiler room ended up about 30 feet high inside an old cedar barrel water tower.

May 7, 2021

H. J. Faust Heating & Air Conditioning helps install radiant heat in rebuilt Frank Lloyd Wright Greenhouse on Penwern estate.

Feature

Energy-saving Water Temperature and DHW Disinfection System Gets A+

Caleffi’s LEGIOMIX earns top marks for consistent performance at Massachusetts school complex.

June 1, 2021

Bob Lee, president of Commercial Boiler Systems, Inc., Pembroke, Massachusetts, knows how to solve big problems.

Feature

The 2021 PMI Annual Report: Transformed by COVID-19

The report identifies five key areas that impacted the plumbing manufacturing industry during the pandemic year.

July 2, 2021

Amalia Deligiannis

The global COVID-19 pandemic that struck more than a year ago has altered the day-to-day operations of businesses, forcing companies to adapt to a new reality.

Feature

Emerging Water Technology Symposium: Safety and Resiliency

The two-day virtual event featured a combination of presentations and panel discussions on the health of the world’s plumbing systems.

July 2, 2021

Amalia Deligiannis

Industry experts weighed in and provided insights important to water-related industries at the recent biennial Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS) held May 11 and 12.

Endless Care and Comfort

Feature

Endless Care and Comfort

An increasingly unreliable hydronic system needed a tankless upgrade to meet hot water demands.

April 2, 2021

Product Application

Tackling Hard Water in Tankless Heaters

More engineers are turning to water softener alternatives such as physical water conditioners to attack scale in hydronic equipment.

July 2, 2021

More engineers are turning to water softener alternatives such as physical water conditioners to attack scale in hydronic equipment and increase heating efficiency.

Feature

AI Pipeline Analysis Model Cuts Replacement Costs by $70 Million

Xylem and Esri team up to help water utility achieve a four-fold reduction in water pipeline failures.

July 2, 2021

Xylem and Esri team up to help water utility achieve a four-fold reduction in water pipeline failures. The pilot program's success led the utility to develop additional cost-effective pipeline renewal strategies using an AI-based risk model.

Feature

Rising Demand for External Field-Adjustable PRVs

Building owners want pressure-reducing valves installed that work intuitively and effectively during real-world situations.

July 2, 2021

Building owners want pressure-reducing valves installed that work intuitively and effectively during real-world situations. External field-adjustable pressure-reducing valves provide peace of mind.

FPE Corner

The Value of Roughness: Sprinkler System Hydraulics

With the advent of nitrogen generators, the pendulum has begun to swing towards permitting a C Value of 120 for black steel pipe.

July 2, 2021

Kevin Hall M.Eng., P.E., CET, CWBSP, PMSFPE

The concept is simple: Smoother pipe creates less friction loss, which possibly can allow smaller pipe sizes costing less in materials and labor.

The Future is Now

Cities Are for People

All over North America, urban planners are redesigning cities with cleaner, more efficient, healthier approaches to housing.

July 2, 2021

One statistic frequently quoted is that about 40 percent of our unhealthy global greenhouse gas emissions come from buildings, including industrial structures.

Collaborative Health Care Design

Time for Reflection, Part 2

What have we learned from COVID-19 to retrofit existing facilities and design new ones and be better prepared for future pandemics?

July 2, 2021

Older existing facilities can be complex in the way they have expanded over the years — piping systems exceeding their limits, adding valves for bypass abilities, replacing and updating equipment. The list goes on.

Code Classroom

Legislative Update: Summer 2021

A roundup of the many spring and summer technical meetings, as well as commentary on the reauthorization of the Texas plumbing board.

July 2, 2021

This month I am taking a break from covering the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code updates to cover some upcoming events and news in the code, standard and legislative areas.

Flushmate One-Kit Wonder

Flushmate One-Kit Wonder

May 26, 2021

The all-inclusive kit includes a complete system and universal handle replacement.

Power Knot Effluent Pump

Power Knot Effluent Pump

June 3, 2021

The company launched the new pump system to help pump waste water when grade level drains are unable.

Belimo Selectpro Online

Belimo SelectPro Online

May 11, 2021

The sizing and selection tool is now integrated onto the Belimo website.

Bosch Thermotechnology Singular Boiler Series 2

Bosch Thermotechnology Singular Boiler Series

April 28, 2021

Including two new boiler options, the singular combi units deliver endless hot water without sacrificing comfort.

Laars FT Series Combination Boiler

Laars FT Series Combination Boiler and Water Heater

May 5, 2021

The new floor-standing FT Series Combination Boiler and Water Heater is the only residential combi boiler that delivers uninterrupted home heat and on-demand hot water simultaneously.

Taco Comfort Solutions 00e Series Circulators

Taco Comfort Solutions 00e Series Circulators

May 24, 2021

The company has expanded its offering of stainless steel within the 00e high-efficiency ECM circulator family of products.

Watts IntelliFlow Washing Machine Smart Water Shuttoff

Watts IntelliFlow Washing Machine Smart Water Shuttoff

June 3, 2021

The Watts IntelliFlow uses a state-of-the-art electronic control device that senses washing machine current flow.

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