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Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water

December 8, 2015

The 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code touches on the various methods to prevent backflow and back shiphonage in section 603.3, but diving a bit deeper could be useful.

Navien anti-scale water treatment

October 28, 2014

Navien’s chemical-free, anti-scale water treatment accessory, PeakFlow, is an environmentally friendly alternative to water softeners.

Letters to the Editor — October 2014

October 22, 2014

Monthly Letters to the Editor

2014 Pipe Trades Giants: Positive outlook

Plumbing and mechanical contractors see good news for future business.

Kelly Faloon

August 15, 2014

Just over a third of respondents reported increased revenue last year from 2012.

ISH China 2014: Focus on water quality and energy efficiency

The 2014 ISH China & CIHE trade show was held May 13-15 at the New China Exhibition Center in Beijing.

Kelly Faloon

August 15, 2014

Water quality, water conservation and energy-efficient heating technologies take the stage at the annual trade show in Beijing.

A look inside a salt-free water softening system

What’s the water like?

Nadia Askar

August 15, 2014

Salt-free water softeners

Mr. Rooter raises World Health Day awareness through apocalyptic scenario

Mr. Rooter Plumbing celebrated World Health Day earlier this week by helping to raise awareness of the ongoing health concerns plaguing humanity today.

April 10, 2014

Key steps to world health: water, sanitation

Protecting plumbing

This North Carolina-based Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise finds profitability with water treatment services.

Kelly Faloon

March 17, 2014

The Charlotte, North Carolina area has .75 to 1.5 parts per million of chlorine in its water and outlying areas have up to 3.5 ppm of chloramine, a derivitive of ammonia. It’s almost like drinking pool water, says Paul Stefano, general manager of the Charlotte Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise.

Gilbert Plumbing uses its extensive knowledge and skills to educate customers about local water issues

Treating Phoenix’s aggressive water.

Kelly Faloon

September 20, 2013

Phoenix has some of the worst water in the country. The aggressive water coming from the Colorado River and other sources is heavily mineralized and loaded with calcium carbonates — so much so that the water becomes conductive.