Not everybody has access to clean water and indoor plumbing Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD October 31, 2017 Life in Ghana: The search for water. Read More
Your friend in OSHA Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD June 28, 2017 Emergency plumbing fixtures help save life, limb and eyesight.Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More
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?” Read More
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.Read More
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?Read More
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.Read More
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. Read More
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. Read More