Articles by Julius Ballanco, P.E.

Throw Away Your Torches

June 16, 2000
Put down your acetylene torches, and invest in the new press tools for joining copper tubing.
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A Gift For You

June 15, 2000
From across the pond, it's "Catch the Jobby!"
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1.6 GPF Water Closet Test Media

June 12, 2000
Can a media that successfully tests and developes1.6 gpf water closets be found?
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It's Not The Plumbing

June 8, 2000
The modern washing machine requires proper installation and understanding
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The Heroes & The Plumber

June 6, 2000
Community involvement adds to credibility.
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The Water Closet Sign - Part 1

June 1, 2000
Are the new 1.6 gpf water closets functioning properly?
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A Plug For ISH

June 1, 2000
What ISH will do is open your eyes to the rest of the world.
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It's Graduation Time Again

June 1, 2000
Why do teens prefer computers to plumbing?
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Fine-Tuning Water Closets

June 1, 2000
When I was starting out as a young apprentice, one of my proudest moments was when I mastered the art of fine-tuning a water closet.
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The Weakest Joint

June 1, 2000
Bob developed the plastic connection with an elastomeric ring that replaces the wax ring.
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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.
Photos by Mike Miagza

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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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