Editorial Articles

We all have favorite parts of our jobs. My favorite part of being editor of Plumber magazine is talking to contractors like...

May 14-15 Emerging Water Technologies Symposium, Scottsdale Plaza and Villas, Arizona. Visit ewts.org. -----May 22-23Austin Build Expo, Palmer Events Center, Austin, Texas.  Visit buildexpousa.com/austin-build-expo. -----June 10-12Women...

NIBCO promotes Lisa Lyon to Webstone GM NIBCO has promoted Lisa Lyon to Webstone general manager, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations...

Every plumber has a story regarding a failed sewage pump. No customer likes to deal with backed-up sewage in their home to...

U.S. Boiler Ambient hydronic heat pump The Ambient air-to-water hydronic heat pump from U.S. Boiler Company is for residential customers looking to upgrade their...

Grinder pump recommended for basement bathroom install Problem: A homeowner in the Midwest wanted to add a bathroom to his basement. Due to the...

Advanced Treatment Units FujiClean USA CEFujiClean USA’s CE model series offers a one-tank configuration, small footprint (7 by 4 feet for the smallest...

Nobody likes callbacks, especially those that involve clogged drains. But there is no reason to fear drain calls. One can take steps to...

A technician spills a toxic chemical. She isn’t injured, but easily could have been. The hazmat cleanup costs more than $10,000 and...

Plumbing is an essential part of sustainability building practices. According to the National Association of Home Builders, sustainable building practices seek to...

After-hours jobs. Weekend calls. Holiday emergencies. Rescue Plumbing thrives on such service responses. The Chicago, Illinois, plumbing company grew rapidly during its...

April 24-25Dallas Build Expo, Dallas Market Hall. Visit buildexpousa.com -----May 14-15Emerging Water Technologies Symposium, Scottsdale Plaza and Villas, Arizona. Visit ewts.org -----May 22-23Austin Build Expo, Palmer...

NIBCO promotes Stanley and Smith to vice presidents NIBCO Inc. announced the promotion of Allen Stanley to vice president, fittings manufacturing and distribution,...

As a plumber, you are constantly on the lookout for products that will help your customers save on utility bills. It’s an...

Caleffi XF Xtra Filtration dirt separator Caleffi North America introduces the CALEFFI XF (Xtra Filtration) magnetic dirt separator designed to provide state-of-the-art protection for...

Camera Tractor WheelCua Claws crawler wheels Crawler wheels from Cua Claws can help improve footage in wet, slippery PVC or other plastic pipe. The...

“This is the most efficient and economical of all water heater types. Simple to install, works successfully with any plumbing system, and...

Do you have a Negative Nancy or Toxic Tim that you’re keeping longer than you should? Would you let them go if...

There is no worse feeling than being a homeowner and looking up at your ceiling and seeing a water stain. Especially when...