Tag: Plumbing
Chicago Faucets Updates 333 Series Manual Faucets
The popular line of manual faucets has a reshaped body, an integral cast shank, and new optional deck cover plates.
In Pursuit Of “Lead-Free” Plumbing Systems
Finding potential sources of lead contamination in potable water systems calls for a multi-pronged approach.
Facility Executive | October 2017 Issue
The October 2017 issue features a focus on sustainability, including groundskeeping, lighting, roofing, energy purchasing programs, and more. Plus, a look at emerging tech, HVAC, and strategic planning.
Bacteria-Eating Toilet Paper From Sofidel
When Papernet Bio Tech makes contact with water, natural, non-pathogenic microorganisms are activated and produce enzymes to eat away dirt.
Is Your School In Compliance With The Safe Drinking Water Act?
NSF International offers resources for school administrators and facility directors to ensure the plumbing products used in schools meet EPA lead-free requirements.
ePIPE® Team Awarded U.S. Patent
The ePIPE System of “in-place” pipe restoration provides protection against leaks, harmful lead leaching and lead service lines.
Chicago Cubs Spring Training Facility Sports Sloan Fixtures
At Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ, restroom fixtures installed for aesthetics, performance, and sustainability deliver a winning combination for facility management.
ePIPE Restoration Project Swiftly Reduces Lead Levels
Testing showed lead leaching in the tap water was significantly reduced after this epoxy coating was applied to lead pipes in a recent residential project.
G2/ECOS Flushometer Line From Sloan
Sloan has has redesigned its current G2/ECOS line of battery-operated flushometers.
General Pipe Cleaners’ JM-1000 Mini-Jet
With 1,500 psi of cleaning power, this tool is designed to clear small plumbing lines, clogged sinks, and laundry drains.
New Product Flash: Instapump by Turtledrain
This portable drain requires no gas or electricity to remove standing water in and around facilities.
New Product Flash: Gen-Ear LE from General Pipe Cleaners
This leak detection system helps pinpoint water leaks in plumbing lines, even when concealed by concrete, asphalt, or tile.
Friday Funny: Plumbing Tune Up
With all of their restroom experience, most facility managers know that their fixtures have hidden talents—some pipes can make music under the right conditions. Toilets have been known to hum when flushed, but those sounds are fairly difficult to manipulate. On the other hand, faucets can do impressive things.
K-12 Case Study: Education Renovation
New facility systems and equipment improve the learning environment in a St. Louis, MO suburb.
Focus On: Plumbing & Water Conservation
In this web exclusive product focus, the editors present several of the latest introductions to the market.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: StaySafer Program by NSF International
The program provides hospitality facility professionals with a means to evaluate and demonstrate the safety of its water systems and food service operations.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Bell & Gossett Series e-1510 Pumps by Xylem
A redesign of the company's 1510 pumps provides significantly higher levels of efficiency over a wider range of operating conditions.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Flood Control Integrated System from Zurn Industries
A bundling of three separate components, the FCIS detects and shuts down discharging backflow preventers installed in mechanical rooms or other indoor spaces.
Tricks Of The Trade: Tackling Sewage Odors
Tricks Columnist Kevin Folsom gives some suggestions to a facility manager who is dealing with sewage odors in several buildings. From the October 2013 issue.
Hotel Case Study: At Your Service
On the banks of Fox River in Oshkosh, WI, a new Best Western Premier delivers business and pleasure. From the September 2013 issue.