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Many Choices in Pipe Materials

Al Petrillo
February 1, 2007
There are plenty of choices available when a contractor or builder considers the materials to use when designing and installing plumbing systems in residential and commercial properties
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Green Plumbing Material

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 1, 2006

Every plumbing contractor has to start thinking about green building and green plumbing. While the green building movement is politically correct, it can also be pragmatic when you think in terms of our children's future.


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The Lowdown on Solders and Fluxes

Mark Wylam
December 25, 2005

The phone rings off the hook some days with mechanicals, plumbers and wholesalers all looking for that magic metal alloy and flux to solve their copper joining needs. Taracorp and our manufacturers' representatives have been fielding these questions from all parts of the globe for more than a century.


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Keep it Cool With Radiant

August 1, 2005

Radiant COOLING?!


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10 Ways Your Showroom Can Be More Profitable

July 9, 2005

Showrooms 101


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Water Hammer Arresters: Sizing and Placement

May 4, 2005

There have been various methods devised for the sizing of water hammer arresters, creating confusion regarding the proper method to use.


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Mixing Valves Are Cops in the Hot Water System

November 30, 2004

Mixing Valves Are Cops in the Hot Water System


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The Ins and Outs of Drain & Sewer Cleaning

Al Petrillo
July 29, 2004

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.


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The Case for Air Admittance Valves (AAVs)

July 29, 2004

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


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New Pipe Joining Methods

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 1, 2004

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.


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