American Fire Sprinkler Association announces Patriot Chapter Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island members join forces April 12, 2018 The Yankee chapter will now be known as the Patriot chapter in the New England area. Read More
Anvil International acquires FlexHead Industries Acquisition includes FlexHead and SprinkFLEX brands of adjustable sprinkler piping drops April 8, 2018 The acquisition strengthens Anvil International’s fire protection product package. Read More
Plastics Pipe Institute expands geothermal support Industry growth and increasing popularity of energy-efficient systems prompts group's action April 2, 2018 PPI is the major North American trade association representing all segments of the plastic pipe industry. Read More
Congress approves GHP tax credits The tax credits will be retroactively reinstated February 16, 2018 The reinstated GHP tax credits are retroactive to Jan. 1, 2017, and extended to Jan. 1, 2022.Read More
Details for bypassing thermal storage Backflow-prevention devices guard fire protection water entering potable supply. John Siegenthaler, P.E. October 24, 2017 Through and around.Read More
Flow rate, heat output and Delta-T John Siegenthaler, P.E. September 28, 2017 Some things don’t vary proportionally.Read More
Install a touch screen thermostat for your radiant system Touch-screen thermostat for radiant September 18, 2017 Radiant thermostats have gone high-tech, but installations are still dead simple. Read More
AFSA names 'Young Professional of the Year' Tiffany Moore makes waves in the fire-protection industry September 11, 2017 The award highlights the efforts of a young and talented fire-protection professional. Read More
Anvil Intl. acquires Grinnell Grooved Mechanical Products Johnson Controls will retain the Grinnell Fire Suppression business globally. August 22, 2017 Acquisition includes grooved couplings, fittings and valves, G-Press Systems, technical services and the Anniston, Alabama foundry.Read More
Using PEX for thermal storage Jerry Leyte June 28, 2017 Commercial and residential applications for this tubing continue to grow.Read More