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Comfort vs. efficiency

Comfort vs. efficiency

One critical area that the building and energy codes do not address directly is the comfort condition of the occupants.
Eatherton
Mark Eatherton
July 30, 2018

If you design and build around comfort, energy efficiency will follow.


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The more heat the distribution system

The overlooked benefits of radiant

Distribution efficiency has nothing to do with converting any type of fuel into heat.
John Siegenthaler 200x200 author headshot on a white background.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 30, 2018

An efficient hydronic system is more than just a high-performance boiler.


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Strength is not always physical

Strength is not always physical

Larry Weingarten
July 29, 2018

A subtle shift in focus is sometimes all it takes.


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Watts recently opened its new Watts Works Learning Center in St. Pauls, North Carolina

New Watts Works Learning Center holds grand opening in North Carolina

Mike-Miazga
Mike Miazga
July 26, 2018

New facility facilitates hands-on classroom training for a wide range of products, solutions and customers.


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Truck of the Month: Griffin Plumbing, Orcutt, California

Truck of the Month: Griffin Plumbing, Orcutt, California

The local hero.
Jen Anesi-Brombach
Jen Anesi-Brombach
July 24, 2018

On the competitive Central Coast of California, Griffin Plumbing has been making a name for itself.


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Trends in commercial lavatories

Trends in commercial lavatories

A commercial restroom says a lot about the establishment it resides in.
Andrew Warnes
July 19, 2018

Sink and faucet innovations are enhancing the restroom experience.


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NFSA fights for  sprinkler ordinance

NFSA fights for sprinkler ordinance

The Meridian fire caused Philadelphia and other metro departments to reevaluate how they fight high-rise fires.
Mark Knurek
July 18, 2018

Former Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Derrick Sawyer leads charge for residential fire safety.


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M18 Short Throw Press Tool

Tech, usability influence plumbing tool design

Not your father’s plumbing tools.
Jen Anesi-Brombach
Jen Anesi-Brombach
July 16, 2018

Tech, ergonomics and the Internet of Things are all influencing plumbing tool design.


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Tool Tips: Detecting leaky pipes

July 16, 2018

Tool Tips—July 2018


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Vitor Gregório

PM Profile: Bosch Thermotechnology's Vitor Gregório

Bosch invests in North American market.
Jen Anesi-Brombach
Jen Anesi-Brombach
July 16, 2018

Bosch Thermotechnology North America Regional President Vitor Gregόrio talks tech, plans for growth.


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