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2010 Archives

January 2010

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Overall economy, PVF sector anticipate cautious recovery ...

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The Power of BIM

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Integrated Heat Pump Water Heaters

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2010 Hydronics: Going the energy efficient route

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Moen Commercial: Fulfilling real-world demands of commercial plumbing

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Innovation Within: A look at the innovation inside a wind manufacturing plant

Designer's Guide

Drought, global warming, and politicized science

Code Update

The Safe Drinking Water Act and lead-free plumbing

Fire Protection

IBC 2009 changes affecting fire suppression systems

Solar Solutions

OG-300 solar water heater system comparisons

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

February 2010

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The Re-Greening of Commercial Buildings

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A Proactive Approach to Fire Safety During Construction

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Hot Water Recirculation in High-Rise Buildings

Designer's Guide

Measuring drainage flow

Code Update

Codes and Standards are Important!

Fire Protection

Consider the user

Solar Solutions

Warm-floor solar heating for concrete pools

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

March 2010

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100 Years of Engineering Excellence

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Building Information Modeling in the PHC industry

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Green Code Supplement Ushers in New Era

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The I-Codes®: Safe, Green and Global

Designer's Guide

CPD exam review

Code Update

A discussion on hot water system requirements in the 2009 International...

Fire Protection

Fire protection at 90 South

Solar Solutions

Beyond Solar Combi 101

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

April 2010

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Hydronic Heating Gets ‘Smart’

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Modeling Hydronic Efficiency

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Solar Gain

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Well-designed, equipped and maintained restrooms promote hand washing

Designer's Guide

Industrial waste woes

Code Update

A discussion on hot water system requirements in the 2009 International ...

Fire Protection

All model codes now require sprinklers in one- & two-family homes

Solar Solutions

Solar thermal collector tilt

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

May 2010

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Tracing Heat for Freeze Protection of Fire Sprinkler Systems

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Keep Your Eyes on the Goal: Preventing home fire injuries and loss of life

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Air & Dirt Separator up to Challenge of Hotel’s Iron Oxide Problem

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Rainwater Harvesting — Catch it

Designer's Guide

Water in the media

Code Update

Code requirements for domestic hot water return systems

Fire Protection

Residential sprinklers — Part II

Solar Solutions

Solar Combisystem — Case Study in Los Alamos, N.M.

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

June 2010

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Water Conservation Efforts Unwittingly Leading to 'Dry Drains'

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New Air-to-Water Heat Pumps Arriving in America

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Grooved Piping Technology

Designer's Guide

Bridging documents

Fire Protection

Protection of sprinklers against damage by earthquakes — Part 1

Solar Solutions

Solar heating design — computer software

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

July 2010

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Performance Gains Make Efficiency Choices Easier

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Choosing the Appropriate Actuator for a Control Valve

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The Importance of Providing a Proper Hydration Environment

Designer's Guide

The ‘Poopy Paper’ receives national attention

Code Classroom 2012 Plumbing Code Update
Fire Protection

Protection of sprinklers against damage by earthquakes — Part 2

Solar Solutions

Flat plate collectors — heating vs. cooling by climate

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

August 2010

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Boiler 411

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Smart, Efficient Near-boiler Piping

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Backflow Prevention: An essential part of any domestic water system

Designer's Guide

Aquatherm, ProPress smack-down

Code Classroom 22 pitfalls to avoid when designing or installing a combined heating hot ...
Fire Protection

Protection of sprinklers against damage by earthquakes — Part 3

Solar Solutions

Solar economics — look at cash flow, not payback

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

September 2010

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Finding the Right Fit

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BIM is NOT just 3D modeling

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Batteries of Solar Thermal Energy

Feature Story Rainwater Roof Drainage Systems
Designer's Guide Heuristics and social captivity
Code Classroom 22 pitfalls to avoid when designing or installing a combined heating hot ...
Fire Protection

?A difficult decision

Solar Solutions

Instant hot water recirculation — innocuous energy thief

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

October 2010

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Safety is a Hot Issue

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Eliminating Air & Dirt in Modern Hydronic Systems

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The Importance of End-user Experience in Water-efficient Showerheads

Feature Story Leonard Valve Co.: The right mix
Feature Story Sloan Valve’s leadership takes their responsibility seriously
Designer's Guide Tempering valves and Hunter’s Curve
Code Classroom Low-flow showerhead scald hazard warning issued by ASSE
Fire Protection

NFPA bans use of antifreeze solution

Solar Solutions

Solar collector placement — The art of concealment

Modern Hydronics The time is now: Control your future!
Product News Product highlights from the current issue

November 2010

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Safety is a Hot Issue

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Eliminating Air & Dirt in Modern Hydronic Systems

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The Importance of End-user Experience in Water-efficient Showerheads

Designer's Guide The Rainman
Fire Protection

Sprinklers & Sustainability

Solar Solutions

Using two-stage thermostats for direct solar floor heat

Product News Product highlights from the current issue

December 2010

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Safety and Low Flow Showerheads

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Hot Water Balancing

Designer's Guide Unexpected problems
Fire Protection

Pressure regulation in standpipe and sprinkler systems

Solar Solutions

The solar combisystem heat exchanger

Code Update Fuel gas codes address dangers associated with purging of fuel gas pipes
Product News Product highlights from the current issue