Fixing This Old Pipe: Pipe Lining as Restoration Repipe or pipe relining? Allison Deerr February 22, 2018 The choice to repipe or use a lining process is being explored more seriously by plumbers and contractors. Read More
Care and feeding of fire sprinkler systems The Fire Department: Sprinkler systems need love, too Allison Deerr May 16, 2017 Should Western plumbers and plumbing contractors add fire sprinkler systems to their product mix or should they leave this niche to fire suppression specialists?Read More
Tech topic: Wall-Hung toilets From public places to private spaces Allison Deerr April 24, 2017 We've seen wall-hung toilets for years in airports, stadiums, hospitals and office buildings. Read More
When gray equals green: Recycling water makes growing sense. Allison Deerr November 16, 2016 Let's be realistic. The average consumer still isn't all that interested in finding ways to use their domestic water supply more than once. Read More
Controlling the Flow: Shower valves play prime role in saving water Allison Deerr October 13, 2016 What roles do shower valves play in the water conservation effort?Read More
Press-fit tools allow installers to do more work in tighter spaces Productivity press. Allison Deerr September 15, 2016 Of all the benefits offered by press-fitting copper, plastic and stainless-steel pipe connections, jobsite productivity heads the list.Read More
Safety First: Protective Equipment for Plumbing Contractors Gear up to protect yourself on the job Allison Deerr February 15, 2016 There are more dangerous trades — firefighting and coal mining come to mind — but plumbing presents a long list of potential hazards.Read More
Tech Topics High Efficiency Pumps: What makes a pump 'smart' and why are smart pumps so effective? Allison Deerr May 13, 2015 This month we talked “smart pumps” with manufacturers of these sophisticated systems.Read More
