Consider using the products below to take advantage of their potential to provide one or more of the following in the homes you build: Affordability, Energy Efficiency, Quality & Durability, Environmental Performance, and Safety.
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Barriers to the Installation of Residential Fire Sprinklers Project Report and Case Studies
This project identified and evaluated barriers to the installation of residential fire sprinklers, including both cost and acceptance issues.
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Copper Pinhole Leaks
Internal pitting corrosion of copper pipes is a rare but costly problem that leads to the formation of pinhole leaks.
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Evaluation of Residential Hot Water Distribution Systems by Numeric Simulation
The goal of this project was to simulate and compare the energy and water performance,
economics, and barriers to use of various domestic hot water distribution systems in new and
existing California residences.
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Fixture Flow Rate Comparison - Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Piping and Copper Tubing
The flow rate of each plumbing fixture was virtually identical for both PEX and copper piping systems, except for minor differences in the water closet flow rate.
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Investigative Report of Copper Plumbing Failures Under Concrete Slabs
A series of failures of underground copper water supply pipes were reported in Miami, FL. This report contains results of a preliminary investigation of failed plumbing materials retrieved from two homes.
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Maximum Performance Testing of Popular Toilet Models (Condensed Version)
This condensed version of the full report includes a table of the study results sorted by manufacturer and performance level. It includes only minimal information for the consumer or specifier to make purchasing decisions.
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Maximum Performance Testing of Popular Toilet Models (Full Report)
Virtually all toilets on the market meet minimum standards set forth by the Canadian Standards Agency and the American National Standards Institute for flush volume and performance. What is less known is how these toilets meet consumer expectations. This is the full report.
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Opportunities for Solar Water Heating
A series of focus groups were held with builders, contractors, and architects, all of whom had some familiarity with solar water heating. Overall, they were skeptical about the cost-effectiveness of solar water heaters. They feared bad installations would cause roof leaks and they perceived the solar collectors to be ugly. They made a number of specific suggestions for steps the solar industry needs to take in order for solar water heating to be successful in the residential market.
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PATH Technology Inventory Review
This report describes the process and results of a short-term activity initiated by the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) to review and identify technologies in the 162-item PATH Technology Inventory that should be high-priority candidates for a concerted PATH technology transfer or diffusion effort.
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Performance Comparison of Residential Hot Water Systems
Results of weekly performance testing and annual simulations of electric water-heating systems are presented.
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TechPractices: Carl Franklin Homes, Kensington Park, Dallas, TX
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), Geothermal Heating and Cooling units, and other PATH program technologies were used to produce houses that cost significantly less for low-income homeowners to operate and maintain than conventionally constructed units.
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TechPractices: Dunrite Construction Inc., Rolling Meadows Subdivision, Dover, DE
Paul Keeley, of Dunrite Construction, has taken his small residential construction firm a couple steps beyond a simple awareness of R-values, making energy performance a cornerstone of his company.
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TechPractices: Environmental Showcase Home, Phoenix, AZ
The intent of the Environmental Showcase Home (ESH) is to demonstrate that products available on the market can make a resource-conserving home without compromising comfort or aesthetics.
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TechPractices: FBC Infill Housing, Louisville, KY
Durable yet inexpensive, these houses are planned with energy- and cost-saving features that make them affordable to would-be home buyers with marginal resources.
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TechPractices: Island Presentation Partnership, Dewees Island, SC
Combining local climatic responses with new materials, Dewees Island contains a growing population while protecting its sensitive ecosystems.
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TechPractices: Lido Homes, Silvercast Western Homes, Newport Beach, CA
The new two-story homes at the Lido Peninsula Resort are designed by architects and built by factory workers on an assembly line.
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TechPractices: Ocean Colony Landing, Component Structures, Marshfield, MA
Component Structures, Inc. (CSI) uses innovative technology to address regulatory concerns and cost issues, creating an instant hit near the Boston waterfront.
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Testing of Popular Flushometer Valve/Bowl Combinations
This report summarizes the testing of seven flushometer valves and seven bowls (for a total of 49 combinations) for flush volume, effect of static and flowing pressure on flush volume, variability of flush volume by adjustment of flush valves, and flush performance.
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Water Closet Testing
A synopsis of the flush performance results of a variety of commonly available toilets.
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American Backflow Prevention Association
The American Backflow Prevention Association is an organization whose members have a common interest in protecting drinking water from contamination through cross-connections.
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American Gas Association
The American Gas Association (AGA) advocates the interests of its energy utility members and their customers, and provides information and services promoting demand and supply growth and operational excellence in the safe, reliable and cost-competitive delivery of natural gas.
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American Society of Plumbing Engineers
The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems.
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American Society of Sanitary Engineering
The American Society of Sanitary Engineering is comprised of members from all segments of the plumbing industry, forming a platform to receive, understand and solve industry problems relating to code, contracting, engineering, sales and business.
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American Supply Association
The American Supply Association is the national organization serving the Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, and Piping (PHCP) industry. ASA has provided the forum for PHCP wholesale distributors and their vendors from around the country to discuss critical issues facing them.
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American Water Works Association (AWWA)
The American Water Works Association is an international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.
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Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies
The Association of Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA) represents the interests of the country's wastewater treatment agencies.
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Association of Pool and Spa Professionals
The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP) is the world's largest international trade association representing the swimming pool, spa, hot tub and recreational water industries. Includes resources for consumers and professionals.
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Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators
The Association of State and Interstate Water Pollution Control Administrators (ASIWPCA) is an independent, nonpartisan organization of State and Interstate water program managers who implement surface and groundwater quality management programs.
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Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA)
The Association is committed to influencing codes and standards at all levels to make buildings safer through the proper application of automatic fire detection and fire alarm systems.
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Bath Enclosure Manufacturers Association (BEMA)
BEMA promotes the purchase, installation and maintenance of high-quality bath enclosures. This site offers basic information on the selection and maintenance of shower doors and bath enclosures.
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Canadian Gas Association
The Canadian Gas Association (CGA) provides leadership in the continuing growth of Canada's natural gas and energy delivery industry. This site has plenty of good information for consumers.
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Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating
The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating consists of manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers' agents and allied companies who manufacture and distribute plumbing, hydronic heating, industrial, waterworks and other mechanical products.
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Canadian Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA)
The Canadian Water and Wastewater Association represents the common interest of Canada's municipal water and wastewater systems, particularly those related to federal and interprovincial bodies' policies, programs and legislation or to national Codes or Standards.
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Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute (CISPI)
The Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute prepares and distributes technical reports to advance interest in the manufacture, use and distribution of cast iron soil pipe and fittings.
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Central Sprinkler Voluntary Replacement Program for O-Ring Sprinkler Systems
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and Central Sprinkler Company have created a voluntary replacement program for their O-ring sprinkler systems. Find out if you are eligible for participation.
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Copper Development Association (CDA)
Tons of information about copper tubes, pipes, and wiring and the uses in homebuilding, brought to you by the Copper Development Association.
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Fire Sprinkler Network
Find out more about the American Fire Sprinkler Association and its resources and publications about fire sprinklers.
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Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
GAMA is a national trade association whose members manufacture gas appliances, components and related products used in connection with space heating, water heating and commercial food service. Find publications, press releases, and more.
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Gas Technology Institute
GTI provides energy and environmental products and services with a focus on natural gas.
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Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition (HFSC)
Check out facts, resources, reports, and more, all about the benefits of home fire sprinklers.
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Innovative On-Site Wastewater Treatment
To gain a better understanding of appropriate design and construction techniques, and demonstrate wastewater nutrient removal technologies, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation funded development of an innovative residential wastewater disposal system in
rural Nova Scotia.
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International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officers (IAPMO) is dedicated to the protection of the public's health and safety through the development and maintenance of the Uniform Plumbing Code and Uniform Mechanical Code.
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National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA)
NFSA's goal is to create a market for the widespread acceptance of competently installed automatic fire sprinkler systems in both new and existing construction, from homes to high-rise.
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National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA)
The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association promotes the onsite wastewater treatment and recycling industry.
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PHCC - Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association (PHCC) is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, education and training of the industry for the protection of the environment, and the health, safety and comfort of society.
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Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine
Plumbing & Mechanical Magazine is a publication for plumbing, piping, and hydronics contractors.
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Plumbing and Drainage Institute
The Plumbing and Drainage Institute supplies information and product standards for plumbing and drainage products.
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Plumbing Engineer Magazine
Here you can find directories, links, and articles about plumbing, heating and cooling from Plumbing Engineer Magazine, The Wholesaler Magazine, and Plumbing & Heating Contractor News.
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Plumbing Manufacturers Institute
The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute (PMI) consists of manufacturers of plumbing industry products including potable water supply system components, fixture fittings, waste fixture fittings, fixtures, flushing devices, sanitary drainage system components, and plumbing appliances, which are marketed and sold within the territorial limits of the NAFTA countries.
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Plumbing Systems & Design Magazine
As the official publication of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Plumbing Systems & Design is for plumbing engineers, designers, specifiers, code officials, contractors, manufacturers, master plumbers, and other plumbing officials.
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PM Engineer Magazine
PM Engineer Magazine is a publication for pluming, piping, and hydronics engineers and specifiers.
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The Piping Toolbox
A portal of resources, tools and basic information for engineering and design of piping systems and applications.
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Water Infrastructure Network
The Water Infrastructure Network (WIN) is a coalition of local elected officials, drinking water and wastewater service providers, state environmental and health administrators, engineers and environmentalists dedicated to preserving and protecting the health of America's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
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Water Quality Association (WQA)
The Water Quality Association is a not-for-profit international trade association representing the household, commercial, industrial, and small community water treatment industry.
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WaterSense
The WaterSense program aims to raise awareness about the importance of water efficiency, ensure the performance of water-efficient products and provide good consumer information. The WaterSense label will be easily identified on products and services that perform at least 20 percent more efficiently than their less efficient counterparts.
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What Are Septic Systems? Some FAQs
A good explanation of what septic systems are, how they work, and why they fail, contributed by Lockwood, Dietershagen Associates Licensed Professional Engineers, Clifton Park, NY.
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