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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

Julius Ballanco, P.E., CPD, F-ASPE, is president of J.B. Engineering and Code Consulting, P.C. in Munster, Ind. He can be reached at by email at jbengineer@aol.com.

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The First (And Possibly Last) Annual JB Awards

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 21, 2000
Julius Ballanco presents a gift to his readers.
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Protecting 'Pop'

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 17, 2000
The right dispenser valves are key in protecting beverage consumers according to Julius Ballanco in this month's Plumbing Primer.
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The Best Of Both Worlds: PEX-AL-PEX

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 19, 2000
The name isn't very catchy, but PEX-AL-PEX has the benefits of both metal and plastic pipe.
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Candid Camera

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 18, 2000
Drain line cameras can catch it all on film.
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My Hero Has Left Us

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 16, 2000
The world has lost a great role model with the death of Walter Payton.
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Engineers Recognize AAVs

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 16, 2000
Air admittance valves continue to stir up debate.
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Throw Away Your Torches

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 16, 2000
Put down your acetylene torches, and invest in the new press tools for joining copper tubing.
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A Gift For You

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 15, 2000
From across the pond, it's "Catch the Jobby!"
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1.6 GPF Water Closet Test Media

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 12, 2000
Can a media that successfully tests and developes1.6 gpf water closets be found?
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It's Not The Plumbing

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 8, 2000
The modern washing machine requires proper installation and understanding
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