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History of Plumbing
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Topics cover ancient plumbing, waterborne diseases, early-American innovation, the history of hydronic heating and more.

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The $35 CD (which includes articles not on this website) features more than 60 pages of plumbing and heating history with illustrations, photography and renderings of ancient fixtures and historical PHC systems.

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ARTICLES

World Plumbing Day

PHCC, PMI, ASA discuss issues facing the plumbing industry

Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
March 10, 2023
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Every year on March 11, the international plumbing community comes together to celebrate World Plumbing Day. The day aims to spread awareness of the importance of plumbing and plumbers in protecting public health and improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities. 


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Greatest Plumbing & Heating Inventions

April 3, 2008
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People take for granted devices such as the T&P valve, kitchen disposal, flush toilet and so many of our industry's other useful gadgets that have made lives safer, healthier, more comfortable and convenient.
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Editorial: The History of Plumbing & Its Meaning Today

July 13, 2000
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American plumbers have accomplished more in two centuries than the Romans did in 10.
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Thomas Crapper: Myth and Reality

July 13, 2000
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The debate over who Thomas Crapper was - or even if there was a Thomas Crapper at all - continues.
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The Evolution Of Industry Terminology

July 12, 2000
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One of the legacies of the old Trade Extension Bureau that remains alive today was its effort to standardize industry vocabulary.
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The Men That Made The Water Closet

July 12, 2000
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Plumbers have given way to scientists as modern inventors.
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The Men Who Built Boilers

July 12, 2000
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These are the Dead Men that PM columnist Dan Holohan holds in high esteem.
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Living Legends: The History Of Our Nation’s Oldest Plumbing Companies

July 12, 2000
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Plumbing and mechanical contracting companies have been the birthright of generations.
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Greatest Plumbing & Heating Inventions(1900-1950)

July 12, 2000
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The nature of plumbing is such that its most clever innovations usually are obscure to the public eye.
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Greatest Plumbing & Heating Inventions (Prior to1975)

July 12, 2000
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The essence of plumbing is its mechanical genius.
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