Items Tagged with 'piping systems'

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas (formerly Uponor North America), a global provider of Uponor-branded products, has launched its new Uponor ChlorFIT Schedule 80 Corzan CPVC (Uponor ChlorFIT), marking the largest portfolio expansion in the company’s history. 

An emergency call led a team to a school with a leaking boiler, which was shut down due to safety concerns. After clarifying the need for urgent repairs, the executive director approved the work. Complications arose from snow and transport challenges, but a friend connected them with a group of young workers willing to help, easing manpower concerns.

Plumbing systems are often overlooked until they fail. Educational institutions can attract new talent by showcasing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems with exposed piping and interactive elements. Features like color-coded pipes and transparent mechanical rooms can educate and inspire students about the vital role of plumbing in modern infrastructure.

 Like all Unipipe systems, UnipipeEZ features a proprietary stainless steel clamp ring that bites into the aluminum pipe, creating a connection rated for over five times the pressure of other systems. 

The new document covers HDPE water pipelines up to 60-inch diameter and 10,000-foot-long pull.

Plumbing systems in buildings require careful selection of vertical or horizontal piping distribution. The building type is a key factor in this decision, and relevant codes and standards must be followed.

Sooke School District responded to the influx of young families by swiftly constructing schools for 1,200 students. These LEED v4 Gold-certified buildings seamlessly integrated into the landscape, featuring photovoltaic panels, geothermal HVAC, and district heating for efficiency. Underground piping ensured optimal comfort while minimizing waste.

In the new division, GF Uponor, the building technology businesses will be combined to offer a complementary portfolio for safe and clean water, as well as energy efficient heating and cooling. 

As of Sept. 1, 2023, Asahi/America will offer McElroy-manufactured butt and socket fusion equipment that will be available for rental or purchase.

MAB serves as an independent, non-commercial adviser to the Municipal & Industrial Division of the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), and is made up of industry experts who volunteer their time and expertise to improve the design, installation and operation of municipal high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water piping systems.