Journal of Light Construction: Plumbing & Electrical

PEX Alternative

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:38:41 EST

Zurn Pex hy-PE-RTube is flexible, so it can be made to lie flat during installation

Deck Lights

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:23:09 EST

Fiberon's Accent Lights are recessed into the deck surface

Residential Condensing Tank

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:39:23 EST

Rheem's High-Efficiency Condensing PDV Water Heater uses high-efficiency condensing technology

Bulblike LED

Mon, 13 May 2013 02:23:39 EST

The Advanced Light LED has the same look and temperature as a traditional incandescent bulb

Hot Water Piping

Fri, 10 May 2013 03:05:36 EST

In this letter, a reader explains his design for hot-water systems

Maryland Stormwater Fees: A “Tax On Rain”?

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:24:57 EST

Maryland communities are are charging property owners a yearly fee based on stormwater runoff, and attracting attention in the national press.

Smart Dimmer

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:20:13 EST

Levitonís Decora SureSlide Dimmer provides full-range dimming for incandescent and dimmable LED and CFL lamps

Itís Raining Music

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:22:22 EST

The Moxie Showerhead produces a combination of water and sound

Fluorescent Replacement

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:08:59 EST

Larson Electronicsí 4-foot LED T-Series style bulb replaces the companyís T8 and T12 fluorescents

GE Home Generator System

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:41:44 EST

This compact unit gives small and medium-sized homes enough power to run essential circuits when the grid goes down

Efficient Hot-Water Piping

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 03:25:08 EST

Smarter layouts and right-sized pipes save time, water, and energy

Floods Overwhelm Sewer Plant in Hull, Massachusetts

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:20:13 EST

Authorities aren’t sure why a sewer plant in Hull, Massachusetts, flooded and broke down last week, forcing operators to spill untreated sewage into the ocean.

Quiet Exhaust Fan

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:36:13 EST

NuToneís LPN80 produces just one sone of noise and fits in a 2x4 wall

Wind- and Solar-Powered Generator

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:02:44 EST

Batteries that are recharged by solar panels and a wind generator supply DC power to an inverter, which converts it to AC power.

Hallway Outlets

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:15:42 EST

What are the rules for eletrical outlets in hallways?

Touch-Free Faucet

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:42:12 EST

Waving an object beneath the Sensate's spout turns it on and off

"Overbaked" Fiberglass Batts Linked to Odor Problem

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:03:50 EST

Owens-Corning looks to better quality control to deal with a strong-smelling batt problem

Patching for Smaller Recessed Lights

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:28:17 EST

Tips about patching holes in drywall to accept smaller-diameter recessed fixtures

Deck Mounting a Photovoltaic System

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:29:26 EST

With the right design, installation is straightforward and payback time is shorter than ever

Bath-Fan Switch

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:42:40 EST

The DewStop switch turns the fan on or off in response to humidity and dew-point levels