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Wilo USA solar borehole pumps

August 17, 2018

Wilo USA offers a range of solar borehole pumps, including a new 4” solar submersible pump.

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.

Water is great at extracting heat from a battery

Fire-suppression systems for battery energy storage systems

As the technology for storing this energy advances, the associated fire hazards increase as well.

Brian O'Connor

May 24, 2018

NFPA 70 provides the important details for design.

The use of PEX tubing in residential fire sprinkler systems is growing due to its versatility

Using PEX in residential fire sprinkler systems

When it comes to piping a residential fire sprinkler system, it might be a smart idea to take a look at PEX.

Kim Bliss

April 25, 2018

PEX can be a viable alternative to more traditional materials for fire sprinklers.

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.

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.

Example of a horizontal loop geothermal installation. (Photos courtesy of IGSHPA)

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.

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.

John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

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.

Flow rate, heat output and Delta-T

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 28, 2017

Some things don’t vary proportionally.

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Wilo USA solar borehole pumps

NFSA fights for sprinkler ordinance

Fire-suppression systems for battery energy storage systems

Using PEX in residential fire sprinkler systems

American Fire Sprinkler Association announces Patriot Chapter

Anvil International acquires FlexHead Industries

Plastics Pipe Institute expands geothermal support

Congress approves GHP tax credits

Details for bypassing thermal storage

Flow rate, heat output and Delta-T

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