Sloan announces the release of a white paper, Gaining Perspective on Water Efficiency Through LEED v4.0, discussing and clarifying the significant modifications in the water efficiency category pertaining to indoor water use. “The Water Efficiency credit category in LEED v4 is critical as it addresses not only the initial design and construction of the building Read more
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Sloan announces the release of a white paper, Gaining Perspective on Water Efficiency Through LEED v4.0, discussing and clarifying the significant modifications in the water efficiency category pertaining to indoor water use.
“The Water Efficiency credit category in LEED v4 is critical as it addresses not only the initial design and construction of the building, but also provides a foundation for the building’s future water use,” says Mike Gipson, Flushometer Product Line Manager for Sloan. “As such, Sloan is in a position to provide solutions to reach sustainability without sacrificing performance.”
The white paper reviews the changes made from LEED 2009 to LEED v4 and presents the difference in an easy-to-understand table. Further explanation notes the differentiating factor from previous versions of LEED, which is the requirement to use products certified under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense® program. This requirement applies to the prerequisite and carries over the indoor water reduction credit criteria.
The white paper continues to provide high-efficiency solutions for a variety of situations. Sloan’s position is that regardless of which High-Efficiency Toilet (HET) is chosen, the best case scenario is achieved when the flushometer and fixture are optimized to work together in order to guarantee the flush volume of the flushometer is reached. Flushometers and vitreous china fixtures are sold both separately and as packaged products from many manufacturers, and professionals need to choose which approach best suits their needs.
To help you navigate through your LEED v4 Water Efficiency criteria, download a PDF of the Gaining Perspective on Water Efficiency Through LEED v4.0 white paper at http://www.sloanvalve.com/%5CWhitePapers%5CSLV3685_LEED_v4_White_Paper_final_042315.pdf
For more information, contact: Sloan Valve Company, 10500 Seymour Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131, visit www.sloanvalve.com, call 800-9-VALVE-9 (800-982-5839) or fax 800-501-3989.
John Guest USA, Inc., is a proud supporter of Homes for Our Troops (a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization), that builds specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans. These American heroes need specially adapted homes that will allow them to regain their independence and help them and their families rebuild their lives. We need your help Read more
John Guest USA, Inc., is a proud supporter of Homes for Our Troops (a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization), that builds specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans.
These American heroes need specially adapted homes that will allow them to regain their independence and help them and their families rebuild their lives.
We need your help to raise the thousands of dollars required to build these very special homes. You can help by ordering Speedfit End Caps today. John Guest USA will donate $1.00 for every 1/2” CTS (HfOT) End Cap ordered. Valid July 1st – September 30th, 2015
To send us an order and support this great charity, please use the following link JGUSA.ORDERS@JOHNGUEST.COM
A first in the PEX industry, Uponor’s AquaSAFE™ residential fire sprinkler system is now approved for use in exposed applications. Uponor’s listing to UL 1821, Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service, now approves (with certain limitations) the use of flexible Uponor AquaPEX® tubing and ProPEX® expansion fittings in unfinished basements with dimensional Read more
A first in the PEX industry, Uponor’s AquaSAFE™ residential fire sprinkler system is now approved for use in exposed applications. Uponor’s listing to UL 1821, Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service, now approves (with certain limitations) the use of flexible Uponor AquaPEX® tubing and ProPEX® expansion fittings in unfinished basements with dimensional lumber, engineered wood or wood I-joists in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13D standard.
“Many builders are now installing fire sprinklers to address the International Residential Code requirements for protection of lightweight construction,” says Eric Skare , product manager, fire safety. “with this new listing, an uponor aquasafe system now provides the ideal solution for these unfinished basement applications.”
Uponor AquaSAFE systems can be installed in multipurpose (combined cold-water plumbing and fire sprinklers) or standalone (fire sprinklers only) configurations, providing flexibility in design and ease of installation.
“This listing further solidifies Uponor’s commitment to the fire sprinkler industry, and we will continue to explore opportunities that will allow us to offer residential fire sprinklers as a viable life-safety solution for homeowners and homebuilders,” says Skare.
Cedar Rapids Winsupply has opened in Iowa to provide plumbing contractors in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area with an inventory of high quality plumbing products, supplies and services. The new company is part of WinWholesale Inc., one of the largest distributors in the nation and a majority shareholder of Cedar Rapids Winsupply. D.J. Frickson Read more
Cedar Rapids Winsupply has opened in Iowa to provide plumbing contractors in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area with an inventory of high quality plumbing products, supplies and services. The new company is part of WinWholesale Inc., one of the largest distributors in the nation and a majority shareholder of Cedar Rapids Winsupply.
D.J. Frickson is president of Cedar Rapids Winsupply and has 25 years of experience in the wholesale plumbing industry, including the last six with the Win Group of Companies.
“D.J. is an expert plumbing wholesaler who is committed to customer satisfaction,” said Monte Salsman, chief operating officers of WinWholesale. “D.J. and the Cedar Rapids Winsupply team have 45 years of combined experience in plumbing supplies and providing expertise to their customers.”
In the WinWholesale business model, the company provides Win and Noland Company locations with support services such as business consulting, accounting, payroll, IT and marketing, which allow locations to focus on their local markets, products and serving customers.
There are more than 570 WinWholesale locations across the United States serving the residential and commercial construction and industrial markets with supplies and materials.
John Guest® USA has introduced new additions to its Speedfit® advanced push-fit fitting system. The new additions bolster an already full line of engineered plastic fitting products for use in plumbing systems and water treatment. New CTS fittings have been specifically designed for Plumbing, Plumbing Repair and Remodel however, they are also suitable for applications Read more
John Guest® USA has introduced new additions to its Speedfit® advanced push-fit fitting system. The new additions bolster an already full line of engineered plastic fitting products for use in plumbing systems and water treatment.
New CTS fittings have been specifically designed for Plumbing, Plumbing Repair and Remodel however, they are also suitable for applications in Water Filtration.
The Speedfit® new additions are easy to install without the need for any tools. Speedfit’s unique patented Lock & Twist® technology featuring a collet with stainless steel gripping teeth and an EPDM O-ring ensures leak free connections.
Fittings are IAPMO approved, NSF Certified and can be used with Copper, CPVC or PEX pipe.
New fittings are available in the following sizes and configurations:
- 3/8” CTS Union
- 3/8” CTS x 1/2” NPT Male
- 3/8” CTS Tee
- 3/8” CTS Elbow
For more information on the full line of John Guest Speedfit products for water treatment applications, visit www.johnguest.com, for plumbing applications visit www.jgspeedfit.com.