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Xylem’s Bell & Gossett Little Red Schoolhouse® is back in session for the fourth quarter. New plumbing systems design seminar introduced to curriculum.


Bell & Gossett, a brand of Xylem Inc., and a leader in education for the hydronic heating and plumbing industries, announced its training course schedule for fourth quarter 2013 at the Little Red Schoolhouse outside Chicago, Ill. A new Plumbing Systems Design Seminar will be offered, covering design considerations for pressure boosters, hot water recirculation, wastewater, and rainwater collection systems.

“We are excited to introduce a new seminar about Plumbing Systems Design this quarter,” said Larry Konopacz, manager, training and education, Little Red Schoolhouse. “Little Red Schoolhouse is recognized as a leader in hydronic continuing education, but will now also be a go-to for plumbing-focused continuing education.”

The seminars, taught by LEED® Accredited Professionals, are tailored to various job functions and areas of expertise, covering a wide range of topics. The Little Red Schoolhouse is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. Upon successful completion of a three-day seminar, 1.7 CEU credits are awarded to attendees.

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Little Red Schoolhouse seminars and dates for the fourth quarter include:

Service & Maintenance of Water Based HVAC Systems Seminar Sept. 30 – Oct. 2

Modern Hydronic Heating Systems – Basic Seminar* Oct. 7 – 9

Modern Hydronic Heating Systems – Advanced Seminar* Oct. 28 – 30

Large Chilled Water System Design Seminar* Nov. 4 – 6

Design & Application of Water Based HVAC Systems Seminar* Nov. 11 – 13

Plumbing Systems Design Seminar (new) Nov. 18 – 20

Steam System Design & Application Seminar Dec. 16 – 18


* Seminar approved by Green Building Certification Institute to provide credit toward the credential maintenance requirements of the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP certifications.


The Bell & Gossett Little Red Schoolhouse has trained more than 55,000 engineers, contractors and installers globally in the proper design, installation and maintenance of hydronic systems since 1954.


For seminar descriptions and enrollment information, visit https://unitedstates.xylemappliedwater.com/brands/bell-gossett/training-education/.

Reservations must be made through a Bell & Gossett representative. A complete list of representatives, including contact names and phone numbers, is listed on the website.

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