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Disinfection byproducts (DBP) are becoming a matter of renewed concern in the regulatory and scientific world. It is necessary for all of us to understand the reasons and facts behind such new activity in this field. 

Troubleshooting tank-style two-element electric water heaters is relatively simple once the operation is understood. 

We all want to grow in life, and especially in business. It is part of the measurement of success we as leaders can look at, and it’s one we often have to meet for our stakeholders and team members. 

I was wondering about boiler chemicals and how many contractors (if any) were using them on brand-new systems. Do we need them? 

Most of the modern hydronics technology used in North America for residential and light commercial buildings is for heating. 

As the creation of sustainable and resilient buildings becomes a greater priority, especially over the past year, one critical component will be to ensure our buildings are water efficient. 

For consumers, one plumbing company looks pretty much like any other. 

I knew my day was going sideways when it was going to be necessary to change into a bathing suit and get wet in the customer’s master bath in order to find out what was causing a leak into the basement. 

To aid plumbers and tradespersons in staying competitive in the marketplace, innovative technologies and materials must be a priority when crafting and revising provisions within model codes and standards in order to enhance efficiency, positively impact affordability and provide ease of service for those implementing it.

Complacency and comfort are the enemies of business and life, my friends.