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Check valves don't always work as intended

John Siegenthaler 200x200 author headshot on a white background.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 25, 2017

What is the purpose of a check valve?


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The symposium will be held outside the U.S., staking claim Oct. 19-22 at the Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

2017 ASPE Tech Symposium to be held in Canada

September 21, 2017

For the first time in the event’s history, the symposium will be held outside the U.S., staking claim Oct. 19-22 at the Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.


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Clean-Fit Products Anti-seize Thread Sealing Tapes

Clean-Fit Products Blue Monster anti-seize thread sealing tapes

September 21, 2017
Clean-Fit Products’ Blue Monster Copper Guard and Nickel Guard anti-seize thread sealing tapes come in various sizes.
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Utility's Trap Seal

Utility Trap Seal

September 21, 2017
Utility’s Trap Seal seals drain traps to prevent odors and preserve a sanitary “septic seal.”
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Roto-Rooter Preventive Pipe Shield

Roto-Rooter Preventive Pipe Shield

September 21, 2017
Roto-Rooter’s Preventive Pipe Shield product has been repackaged in an F-Style gallon with rugged ribs.
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Laurie Crigler, PHCC’s incoming president

PM Profile: PHCC Incoming President Laurie Crigler

Workforce shortage is PHCC’s ‘No. 1 priority.’
Jen Anesi-Brombach
Jen Anesi-Brombach
September 19, 2017

PHCC Incoming President Laurie Crigler talks about her plans for the organization.


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Cockroach

Drain maintenance helps prevent cockroach infestations

The restroom is being taken over by fearless cockroaches, and their entry point is the floor drain.
Klaus Reichardt
September 19, 2017

Plumbers, not pest-control experts, can be the first line of defense against these insects.


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Niagara 0.8 gpf Toilet for Water Conservation

WaterSense products combine style and water conservation

The label makes it simple to find water-efficient products, new homes and programs that meet EPA’s criteria for efficiency and performance.
Nadia Askar
Nadia Askar
September 19, 2017

Water-saving products continue to grow in popularity as water shortages loom.


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radiant system

Install a touch screen thermostat for your radiant system

Touch-screen thermostat for radiant
September 18, 2017

Radiant thermostats have gone high-tech, but installations are still dead simple.


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PHCC’s CONNECT conference competitions

PHCC focuses on workforce development in plumbing and heating

PHCC CONNECT 2017 will feature keynote presentations, QSC Power Meeting, Productand Technology Showcase and numerous education sessions.
Jen Anesi-Brombach
Jen Anesi-Brombach
September 15, 2017

The organization’s CONNECT 2017 event will be held Oct. 3-6 in Milwaukee.


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