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Plumbing work of assembling system of sanitary pvc sewage pipes in under construction.

Back to Basics: Sanitary Drainage Systems

February 6, 2003

The intent in designing and installing sanitary drainage systems is to ensure they will function reliably, are neither undersized nor oversized, and are constructed from materials, fittings and connections whose quality is regulated by codes and standards.


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John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

10 Things To Avoid When Designing Hydronic Heating Systems

John Siegenthaler, P.E.
January 7, 2003
John Siegenthaler's been designing hydronic heating systems for 25 years, and he still comes across little nuances that when ignored can bring a system that is 99.9% correctly designed and installed to a virtual standstill.
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John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

Estimating Heat Loss from Copper Tubing

John Siegenthaler, P.E.
December 4, 2002
Although not specifically intended as heat emitters, the copper tubing connecting the components of many hydronic systems certainly does release heat to its surroundings, compromising the system's ability to deliver heat precisely where and when it's needed.
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John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

Multiple Boiler Systems

John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 30, 2002
Today, many residential and light commercial hydronic systems serve multiple and diverse loads, such as space heating, domestic water heating, pool heating and snowmelting.
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The Facts About Jockey Pumps

March 28, 2002

What is a jockey pump and why does it carry that title? This article explains.


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Pressure-Assist Technology: How It Works, Where It's Used

October 30, 2001
Over the past 20 years, pressure-assist technology, based on pressure flushing technology, has been used in tank-type toilets in commercial, residential and institutional facilities.
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Differential Pressure Bypass Valves: The Key to a Quiet Zoned System

John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 29, 2001
One benefit of hydronic heating is the relative ease of dividing the distribution system into several independently controlled zones.
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Fundamentals of Siphonic Roof Drainage

March 1, 2001

Unlike traditional roof drainage systems, a siphonic system is designed to operate with the piping completely charged with water during a rainstorm.


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Outdoor Reset Control--No Quality Hydronic System Should Be Without It

John Siegenthaler, P.E.
February 27, 2001
Outdoor reset control enables heat to flow from heat emitters smoothly, continuously and at the right rate.
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John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

Water-To-Water Heat Pumps

John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 28, 2000
The ability to function as both a heating and cooling system is the biggest attraction of heat pump systems, especially in mid- to lower latitudes.
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