Throughout the decades, the types of materials that have been used for plumbing has changed dramatically. Nearly every type of material from wood to iron has been tried and tested in the plumbing industry. However, plumbers have had to learn through trial and error that some materials work better than others. There are several reasons
In nearly all buildings, we have plumbing which serves two basic purposes, delivering fresh cold water into the building (which may then be filtered or heated to serve our comfort) and conveying wastewater away from the building. Plumbing materials must be installed according to building codes which vary from place to place, and inspected by
A Piping Engineer is a mechanical engineer with specialized knowledge of Process Piping. He is responsible for understanding the materials being conveyed, the process details being applied to the conveyed materials, the environment in which these processes are to take place including space limitations and adjacent process details, and many other considerations. He must also
UPDATE 3/27/2020: O.C. McDonald is Open and Fully Staffed In Order to Help You During COVID-19, and are allowed to act on behalf of “Essential Services” described in the order by law enforcement in communities everywhere. During this time of “Shelter In Place”, we are currently responding to commercial and residential heating, cooling and plumbing service calls. Rest assured that we
Process Piping is a term used to describe certain parts of the infrastructure within an industrial processing facility. Process Piping includes any system used to convey fluids (which can be liquids, gases, slurries, and combinations thereof) from place to place within the processing facility. In addition to simply moving the fluid, Process Piping is often
Within a manufacturing plant you will discover numerous types of pipes. Some move water and sewage in and out of the bathrooms. Others pump chemicals and other materials out of manufacturing areas. Then here are process pipes. Out of the three, these do the most work to maintain productivity. A process pipe is any set
In the world of manufacturing and utilities, there are more pipes installed than those utilized for water and sewage. These lines and their components are also added to promote productivity and to maintain safety of machinery and personnel. The most important of these are process piping and power piping. There are critical differences to these
If you notice anything unusual about your heating or cooling unit, it is time to call in the professionals. Small problems can get worse over time leading to more costly repairs, so it is important to get help at the first sign of trouble. If you hear your unit making strange noises or notice that
Energy costs are one of the greatest costs that are involved in owning or operating a home or business. Manually adjusting the thermostat in order to keep the temperature in a comfortable range while simultaneously minimizing the amount of energy spent on heating or cooling can be a difficult balancing act. The purpose of a
Why do we need energy management solutions? Most folks who live outside of California think that it doesn’t get cold here, but you know different. Nighttime temperatures in the low to mid-forties are deemed mild in other parts of the country. Here is San Jose, those numbers are clear indicators that it’s time to turn
