Articles by Julius Ballanco, P.E.

Unique Valve-Related Plumbing Questions<br>Julius Ballanco, PE

May 1, 2003
Answering questions on water hammer, valve sizing and more.
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Insulation - More Important Than Ever<br>Julius Ballanco, PE

April 1, 2003
Condensation and the mold problem go hand in hand.
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Human Nature Of Water Conservation<br>Julius Ballanco, PE

March 1, 2003
What is often forgotten is the study of human nature in the use of plumbing fixtures.
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Plumbing Of The Weird<br>Julius Ballanco

February 1, 2003
News of the weird even happens in the plumbing profession.
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What You Need To Do<br>Julius Ballanco

January 1, 2003
Ten important items to do if you want to live successfully.
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Is It The Water Or The Shampoo?

November 1, 2002
You don't need a beautician to address customer complaints on hair color.
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The Best Damn Plumber -- A Tribute To My Father

October 1, 2002
"If you are going to do something, do it right -- the best you can." -- Ed Ballanco
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The Double Shower Debate<br>Julius Ballanco

September 3, 2002
Don’t try to play games with the federal restriction on maximum flow rates.
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Watch Out For Sewer Problems<br>Julius Ballanco

August 1, 2002
Local POTWs sometimes consider it their mission to find problems where problems don't exist.
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Backflow Testing Demands<br>Julius Ballanco

July 3, 2002
A backflow preventer is only as good as its last test.
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DEWALT media event at Stanley Black and Decker University

The DEWALT media event was hosted at the Stanley Black and Decker University in Towson, Md.
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Prepared to Navigate the New Lead-Free Laws?

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Sail through lead-free law compliance. When piping a potable water system, the bronze valves you’re using have an expiration date –January 4, 2014. Find out what US Senate Bill S.3874 is about, how it compares to previous standards, and most importantly — how it will affect you.

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