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Online Training Course for Siphonic Roof Drains www.PDHOnline.org Available at PDHOnline is a continuing education course for the professional engineer on Siphonic Roof Drains, course number M256. This online course was developed by Mr. John M. Rattenbury, PE, CIPE, LEEDap, RMS Engineering, LLC. |
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Siphonic Drainage Systems Design and Sizing Software RMS recently announed the siphonic design software, SiphoniTec. This Web-based software greatly aids in the design of siphonic piping systems that will be compatible with our siphonic roof drains. SiphoniTec is designed for ease of use and for utilitarian use in roof drain piping system designs. It is suitable for all siphonic system projects requirements. In addition to the software, a class is offered to the engineering community, through RMS that will teach all aspects of siphonic piping design. |
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Ball Valves CimPUSH, a line of push-fitting ball valves, is the latest innovation from Cimberio Valve. Like other push fittings, CimPUSH connects to copper, PEX or CPVC pipe without the need for tools, glue or solder. But unlike most push-fitting ball valves, which are made by threading adapters into ordinary threaded ball valves, CimPUSH features a completely integrated design that eliminates the need for field fabrications and potential leak points. Valves are available in 1/2 in., 3/4 in. and 1 in. sizes. |
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Grilles, Registers, Diffusers Brochure Expanded brochure from Metal-Fab Inc. describes the complete line of residential grilles and registers, and the recently introduced line of light commercial diffusers. Residential line includes grilles and registers from floor registers to sidewall/ceiling registers and return filter grilles. Newly added extruded aluminum sidewall/ceiling diffusers are also described. The new 2x2 Light Com-mercial Diffusers are shown, including the exclusive cone design that is adjustable to allow sleek flush look, or can be pulled into the extended position for maximum air flow.
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Tankless Water Heaters Noritz America Corp. offers its tankless water heater line for residential applications. New models include Noritz 631 Series, 751 Series and 931 Series. Units are sleek in design and use the most advanced tankless technology. The 751 Series and 931 Series now boast a dual-flame burner, as well as a new Super Heat Exchanger all controlled by the Max Flow Con-trol technology. Units also have a 25% thicker piping than the 631 Series, Quick-Connect compatible, and a coated heat exchanger to prevent corrosion and deterioration. Other features include temperature lockout, an added safety feature to prevent scalding and a built-in high elevation switch.
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Trap Primer Precision Plumbing Products has developed a battery-operated 12V Mini-Prime electronic floor drain trap priming manifold. Trap primer is designed to prime one to four drains from one location. The primer will operate priming traps once a day for 1 year at which time the battery pack, supplied by PPP is easily changed.
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Tankless for Commercial Applications On-demand tankless gas water heater from Rheem Water Heaters is engineered specifically for high-volume commercial applications, such as rest-aurants, hotels, schools, laundromats and multi-family housing. Commer-cial tankless gas water heater delivers hot water at various precise temperature set points up to 180¡F to meet the unique requirements of commercial water heating applications. As many as 20 commercial tankless units can be connected in a manifold-type configuration to handle larger hot-water applications. A single waterproof manifold controller governs the entire bank of water heaters, providing a constant flow of hot water without temperature fluctuations and in an energy-efficient manner. |
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Tankless Electric Water Heaters Stiebel Eltron Tempra tankless, on-demand, electric water heaters are designed for whole house and various commercial ap-plications. Unit features an advanced microprocessor control that allows the exact water temperature to be set via a knob and digital display on the front cover. Advanced technology en-sures that the water temperature will not deviate from the set point. The compact, energy efficient Tempra provides an unlimited supply of hot water, heated as it flows through the unit. Stand-by heat losses, so common in conventional tank-type systems, are completely eliminated thereby reducing water heating bills by 15 to 20%. Rugged, space-saving Tempra contains all copper piping and heating elements and ensures many years of reliable service. |
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Shower System Symmons offers its new Water Dance multihead shower system. System combines adjustable showerheads, handsprays and body sprays to deliver a customized shower experience. Available in two style lines and three finishes, system delivers 13 gallons of water per minute at 45 psi and includes a tri-mode showerhead, tri-mode handspray/ bar and tri-outlet diverter valve. Both lines can be configured in Shower-Only or Tub/Shower systems for one-wall, two-wall or three-wall installation, and components can also be mixed and matched in custom configurations to achieve a unique look. |
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Energy Efficient Tankless Water Heater Takagi’s T-KS is the company’s smallest, most-versatile and powerful residential tankless water heater. Unit is small enough to be recessed between two wall studs, making it virtually unnoticeable. Unit can also provide an unlimited supply of hot water continuously because there is no storage tank to heat and reheat. It has a maximum flow rate of 7.0 gpm and because up to four units can be connected together without the need of an additional control box, the T-K3 can easily meet the hot water needs of large homes.
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Climate Panels Viega offers installers a new solution for radiant installations with Universal Multi-Run Panels. Supplying tubing for up to three circuits while occupying a minimum amount of floor space, Universal Multi-Run Panels are most useful in jobs where there is no option to drop lines. Sold in individual sets of five, or packages consisting of five Universal Multi-Run Panels and six access pieces, one set is designed to supply approximately 330 sq. ft. of space. Like Viega Climate Panels, Viega’s Universal Multi-Run Panels are the cleanest, most responsive, convenient radiant solution for new construction or retrofit installations.
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