Articles by Julius Ballanco, P.E.

The Best Bathroom

October 1, 2011
Themed facilities earn Napa Valley winery high marks.
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The Female Urinal Debate

September 1, 2011
Will women ever embrace this type of fixture?
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The Ultimate Green Plumbing

July 1, 2011
Learn a thing or two from the Amishís sustainable philosophies.
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The Readers Have Spoken

June 1, 2011
Recent residential fire sprinkler column sparks large response.
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In Memoriam: John Swaffield

April 1, 2011
He was my friend and mentor, as well as a top plumbing researcher.
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No-Lead Legislation Goes National

March 1, 2011
The new federal law misses the mark.
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Fighting Terrorism In The Home

January 1, 2011
An impassioned plea for the acceptance of residential fire sprinklers.
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A Plumbing Christmas Present

December 1, 2010
Offer your customers some practical gift ideas this year.
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Should Disposers Be Mandated?

October 1, 2010
Garbage disposers save water and energy, as well as reduce waste in our landfills.
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A Really Big Show

September 1, 2010
A free show to look at more than 600 plumbing products? Let's go to Philly!
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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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