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Webinar – Practical Efficient Hot Water Delivery: Structured Plumbing Applied in Retrofit and New Construction

April 25, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free
Instructors
Javier Montalbo – PGE Host

PRACTICAL EFFICIENT HOT WATER DELIVERY: STRUCTURED PLUMBING APPLIED IN RETROFIT AND NEW CONSTRUCTION – WEBINAR

  • 04/25/2024
    Local Time
    09:00 am – 12:00 pm

    (GMT -07:00) America/Los_Angeles
    3 hours
    Webinar

    Agenda:

    • Introduction and safety message
    • Overview of structured plumbing design
    • Material choices and water flow
    • Pump options
    • Typical plumbing layout vs the ideal plumbing layout
    • Advantages and limitations of retrofit plumbing projects
    • Case study projects – three examples
    • Review as-found plumbing layout
    • Review design options and discuss install techniques
    • Discuss missed opportunities
    • Review performance of completed system
    Objectives

    The objective of this course is that at the conclusion, participants will be able to:

    • Convey the importance of water conservation measures that do not negatively impact the homeowner’s comfort
    • Cite the annual volume of water a typical household can save by adopting structured plumbing
    • Discuss how reducing pipe diameter decreases the wait time for hot water at a fixture
    • Present strategies for installing a structured plumbing system in an existing home
    • Practice evaluating existing plumbing layouts to decide if existing pipe should be reused or rerouted
    • Summarize the best options for locating hot water tanks and recirculation pumps with different floor plans
    • List the material choices available for replumbing hot water systems (each material will be evaluated for its impact on water flow and velocity)
    Audience Level
    Intermediate
    Continuing Education Credits

     

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