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Water-flow Sensor for Chiller Systems

March 15, 2013
Emerson Therm-O-Disc’s Water Flow Sensor (model 80FS) allows cooling units to measure and communicate system capacity by continually monitoring both temperature and flow velocity of water.
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Commercial Low-Flow Faucets

March 15, 2013
Speakman is working to convert most of its commercial faucet line to meet the 1.5-gpm low-flow standard.
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Interlocking Radiant Floor Panels

March 15, 2013
Creatherm radiant floor panels are manufactured out of BASF Styropor and Neopor EPS.
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Revised Pump Standards CD

March 15, 2013
The Hydraulic Institute introduces CD version 3.1, its latest offering of ANSI/HI standards presented in CD format.
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Geothermal System with Variable Technology

March 15, 2013
GeoStar introduces the Sycamore Series geothermal comfort system, which combines a variable-capacity com-pressor with a variable-speed blower motor and a variable-speed loop pump to provide energy-efficient comfort while protecting the environment.
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Red Schoolhouse adds water-based HVAC systems course

March 15, 2013
Bell & Gossett’s Little Red Schoolhouse received LEED certification for its “Design & Application of Water-Based HVAC Systems” course, which focuses on teaching the methods of designing commercial hydronic heating and chilled water cooling systems that result in an optimized building comfort system.
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Green plumbing practices for World Plumbing Day

This month, in honor of World Plumbing Day — today, March 11 —green building practices and LEED certification guidelines are in the limelight.
March 11, 2013
This month, in honor of World Plumbing Day — today, March 11 —green building practices and LEED certification guidelines are in the limelight.
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Enhancing Sustainable Design at Southland Industries

Southland Industries uses BIM technology to design and build an energy-efficient hospital at Fort Hood.
February 13, 2013
The use of building information modeling software when designing green projects is increasing as more engineers and mechanical contractors understand how BIM’s energy simulation and prefabrication components enable sustainable outcomes for large projects such as industrial buildings, schools and hospitals.
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Viessmann offers homeowner rebate on energy-efficient heating equipment

February 4, 2013
Viessmann Mfg. Co. (U.S.) has partnered with Lifetime TV’s “Designing Spaces” to produce a segment on energy-efficient home heating.
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DEWALT media event at Stanley Black and Decker University

The DEWALT media event was hosted at the Stanley Black and Decker University in Towson, Md.
Photos by Mike Miagza

3/13/13 2:00 pm EST

Prepared to Navigate the New Lead-Free Laws?

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Sail through lead-free law compliance. When piping a potable water system, the bronze valves you’re using have an expiration date –January 4, 2014. Find out what US Senate Bill S.3874 is about, how it compares to previous standards, and most importantly — how it will affect you.

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Valve Handbook

Revised to include details on the latest technologies, Valve Handbook, Third Edition, discusses design, performance, selection, operation, and application. This updated resource features a new chapter on the green technology currently employed by the valve industry, as well as an overview of the major environmental global standards that process plants are expected to meet.

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