The ability of a plumbing company to offer a full range of services to customers means a stronger bottom line for your firm and more repeat business from satisfied customers.

Air Admittance Valves (AAVs) provide a sound alternative method to venting plumbing systems.

Over the past few years, there have been a number of new pipe joining methods that have either been introduced or accepted by the Plumbing Code. Virtually every plumbing piping material has seen the introduction of new joining methods.

The new American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard governing flammable vapor ignition resistant (FVIR) water heaters has been in effect for less than a year, and plumbers around the country are still adjusting to the subtle differences found in the installation and maintenance of the units.

As most of you probably know, any time a party files for bankruptcy protection, there is an automatic stay against commencement or prosecution of actions against the bankrupt and the assets of the bankrupt.

Backflow testing does not require a plumbing license in California, but some contractors say it should.

Proponents of air admittance valves want them added to the UPC code, but they face resistance from those who remain unconvinced.

One product in the plumber's toolbox that is used practically everyday and probably taken for granted is soldering flux. First introduced over 100 years ago, flux technology has seen rapid changes and improvements in the past several years. Let's examine the various types of flux currently on the market, and look at how to more effectively use this essential product.

When deciding which fittings to use for PEX piping there are a wide variety of products and tools available, as well as a variety of variables to consider, including costs, safety and ease of installation. If you don't do the research you could end up with major headaches, like getting sued due to groundwater contamination or a leaky system.