Training to be a plumber in Ghana Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD November 29, 2017 Despite not having electric tools, these young plumbers make it work.Read More
Not everybody has access to clean water and indoor plumbing Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD October 31, 2017 Life in Ghana: The search for water. Read More
ASSE International seeks input on commercial water-treatment standard The working group will develop the first complete water-treatment standard for non-residential installations September 26, 2017 Candidates can expect a time commitment of four to eight hours per month for a duration of six months. Read More
EPA to revise the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act Hugo Aguilar, P.E. August 30, 2017 New labeling, certification requirements coming for ‘lead-free’ product designation.Read More
Softening vs. Conditioning Water Soften, Condition, Treat August 21, 2017 One problem for the professional offering water care options is consumer confusion about what is water softening and what is water conditioning. Read More
What's in the Water? Plumbers become water quality experts their communities trust. Nadia Askar August 21, 2017 Manufacturer programs help plumbers provide top-quality water to their customers. Read More
Fixture Units Table 610.3: Uniform Plumbing Code Because if we had wanted to do math we’d have applied at Google April 24, 2017 Table 610.3 in the Uniform Plumbing Code provides a matrix of fixture unit values for various fixtures so you do not have to figure this out on your own.Read More
Water quality makes and breaks hydronic systems Luckily, there are products, solutions, and best practices that help improve water quality. Jen Anesi-Brombach March 22, 2017 Poor water quality shortens hydronic equipment life span and reduces efficiency.Read More
'Heck of a year' for plumbers and pipefitters in Flint, Mich. Many residents still rely on bottled water. Peg McNichol March 14, 2017 The Flint water crisis continues to provide opportunities for local tradespeople to make a difference.Read More
Contractors benefit from offering home water treatment services Untapped opportunity in home water treatment. Paul Bernardo November 17, 2016 A service company can prosper in the home water treatment market.Read More