Why clearly defining heated envelopes, coordinating insulation and choosing the right dry technologies are essential to reliable fire protection in cold conditions.
When sprinkler piping freezes, the resulting consequences can be grave: water damage, operational disruption and loss of fire protection when it is needed most. These failures are frequently attributed to extreme weather, but most stem from oversights in controlled conditions, such as unclear heated boundaries, improperly installed insulation that isolates piping from heat and incorrect application of dry sprinkler technology.
General Pipe Cleaners has introduced its new hand-held Power-Vee drain cleaner with an automatic feed to help make clearing small drain lines fast and easy.
Blue Monster LUBE-JOB, a pipe joint lubricant that simplifies assembly of all types of pipelines (especially potable water systems) without swelling gaskets.
When installed properly and protected from incompatible chemicals, CPVC can deliver years of reliable service in even the most aggressive water conditions. Get tips on installing and servicing CPVC pipes.
The Lubrizol Corp., in partnership with Colonial Engineering, expands its line of cost-effective and easy-to-install FlowGuard Gold pipes and fittings with the addition of the new FlowGuard MultiPort.
Asahi/America announced that its Asahitec PP-RCT piping system for plumbing and HVAC applications has been added to the hydronic piping specification section (231316) of MasterSpec.