Julius Ballanco: Plumbing Primer - Articles - Page 2

Your friend in OSHA

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

June 28, 2017

Emergency plumbing fixtures help save life, limb and eyesight.

Ventilate to control bathroom humidity and odors

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

May 24, 2017

Proper bathroom exhaust design and placement help prevent uncomfortable showers.

How much lead is OK?

No lead is good lead, but some lead is realistic.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

March 29, 2017

I woke up recently to the announcement that the State of Illinois is mandating that every school’s water must be tested for lead. This is new legislation that just passed.

Save water with low-flow plumbing fixtures

44 gallons per day.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

February 17, 2017

A common question that I am often asked is, “How much water does a person use a day?”

Why you should be politically correct

A change in terms.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

December 11, 2016

The plumbing world is no different from the rest of the country when it comes to political correctness.

Soldering vs. brazing when piping is involved

As for the HVAC system, brazing is definitely necessary.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

September 28, 2016

When to use and which is stronger?

Big drain, little drain

How big or small do you make the drain? How big or small do you make the water line?

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

July 25, 2016

The debate continues on pipe size.

Installing check valves in a recirculation system

The direction of flow.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

June 24, 2016

One plumbing contractor commented that most plumbers don’t know how and where to install check valves.

Best water in the world

Water quality is what plumbing is all about.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

April 19, 2016

Backflow protection leads to safe drinking water.

AHR Expo: Tools, toys and energy

In January, I attended the AHR Expo, co-sponsored by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers and the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute.