A new brewery opened in the Lehigh Valley this fall. Yergey Brewing, owned and operated by Jim Yergey, is a nano-brewery specializing in strong ales and stouts. I visited the opening weekend to sample some of the eight beers on tap. Yergey Brewing opened with a solid offering that includes three IPAs, three stouts and […]
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Krug Bier – Pioneer in Brazil’s Craft Brew Market
15
Aug
Aug
I recently visited the mountainous central region of Brazil to attend an exposition of Cachaça in the state capital, Belo Horizonte. I’m interested in the production of this local distilled sugarcane spirit used to make the famous drink, Caprihna. Brazil’s State Minas Gerais, or Minas for short, is world renown for cachaça production, though other […]
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Considering Stainless Drains for Food Production
13
Apr
Apr
Sanitary and food safe trench drain systems are often required in many applications that involve the processing of organic material. There may be different regulations for each industry, determined by the type of food processing that is taking place. Sometimes harsh and corrosive chemicals or excessive temperatures are used to help clean and sanitize these […]
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There’s no such thing as the best brewery drain.
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Mar
Mar
A craft or microbrewery is a labor of love. Just as with the mash tun and fermentation vessels, owners want the best brewery drain for their brewhouse. If you are a brewer – or even a contractor planning a brewery construction – you understand that big decisions are made at every stage of construction. One of […]
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Cast Metal Grating in Singapore Trench Drains
11
Apr
Apr
Last year I reported on common designs for bar grating found in Singapore but not necessarily the United States. Now, over a year later, I want to discuss the cast metal grating I saw during my visit. I personally prefer cast metal grating over bar or sheet metal grating. Part of this is prejudice because […]
Frequently Asked questions, General Installation, Home Trench Drain Projects, Slot Drains, Special Projects, Trench Drain Basics, Uncategorized
The Skinny on Slot Drain
14
Aug
Aug
Slot drains are a growing segment of the drainage market, but they haven’t broken into popular use – in America at least. Compared to trench drain systems, little is known about this type of drainage system. There are a few slot drain systems in the American market. More likely, trench drain manufacturers offer accessories that […]
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Contractor Builds Stairs out of Cast Iron Grating
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Jul
Jul
Check out this beautiful south Hollywood stairwell constructed by Agave Designs, a creative construction company based in Los Angeles, California that primarily works with design firms. After speaking with the project designers, project manager Chris Walters and his boss constructed this South Hollywood nightclub stairwell using leather belts and 6” wide cast iron grates to […]
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Made in America: POLYCAST® Trench Drain
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Jul
Jul
POLYCAST® is a leading American manufacturer of polymer concrete trench drains and high volume fiberglass drainage systems. Started in Fargo, North Dakota almost 32 years ago, POLYCAST® grew its line of drainage products and became an instrumental part of the U.S. trench drain industry. The company’s product offerings recently expanded after Hubbell, a multinational company headquartered […]
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Dublin: Old World Trench Drain Systems
26
Jun
Jun
Since returning from Dublin, I’ve developed a theory that Ireland is called the Emerald Isle because the plants are so well watered. Whether the sky is overcast or sunny, it seemed as if I could expect a stray shower to pop up at a moment’s notice. Frequent rains, combined with the island’s mild climate, create […]
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Singapore Trench Drain: Not Your Average Bar Grating
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May
May
Hinged bar grating is cool, but it’s not offered in the United States. The ability to open a drain for cleaning (which this drain needs) is essential. If drain grates are locked into place with a locking mechanism or if the grates are the bolt-down style, opening the drain becomes more problematic. But when the […]