Editorial Articles

Knowing and using technology is a must in the plumbing industry, especially in the 21st century with smartphones, tablets, GPS devices and...

Even though it happened a decade ago, Gerhard Kiessling still vividly remembers when thieves stole a Ford F-350 extended cargo van owned...

CalendarAug. 24-26 Legionella Conference, Virtual Only. Visit www.legionellaconference.org ----- Sept. 14-15 Wastewater Equipment (WEQ) Fair, Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee. Visit weqfair.com ----- Sept. 21-24 Service World Expo, Louisville International Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Visit www.serviceworldexpo.com ----- Sept. 22-26 American...

Makita breaks ground on major expansion Makita U.S.A. launched construction of a new 600,000-square-foot facility northeast of Atlanta in Hall County, Georgia. The...

Whether you’re a first-timer just learning how to install a faucet, or a seasoned installation professional who’s done it dozens of times,...

BrassCraft gas connectorsBrassCraft yellow-coated gas connectors set the standard for plumbing pros. The connectors’ polymer coating is designed to withstand prolonged exposure...

Residential filter system addresses numerous issues with local water conditions Problem: Yuma, Arizona, has a water hardness level between 18 and 22 grains per...

Access Panel Oatey 14-by-14-inch Plastic Access PanelOatey 14-by-14-inch Plastic Access Panels are used to allow access to plumbing, electrical wiring, security systems, telephone, computer cables...

Sometimes things have different definitions. Take, for example, circuit venting. Take your pick: Circuit vent. The vent that connects to a horizontal drainage branch...

Plastic piping systems use many different materials, and those differences can impact the installation, performance and longevity of the system. Here are...

Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994. Today he’s one of the richest people in the world. But while Amazon is undeniably a...

Daniel Bearden learned the plumbing trade in Atlanta. However, when he decided to open his own plumbing business, Bearden left behind the...

Last month I focused on how to get the next generation — middle and high school students — interested in the plumbing...

About six years ago, a custom-built PipeHunter trailer-mounted water jetter with hot-water capability vividly demonstrated why Black Plumbing in Abilene, Texas, now...

Truewerk Women’s Fit T2 WerkPantTruewerk’s new T2 WerkPant for women is a technically advanced softshell work pant featuring four-way stretch fabric for a...

Partnership leads to updated, more versatile expander In the ultra-competitive plumbing industry, partnerships between large tool manufacturers are rare. But when they work,...

Over the last hundred years or so our family business has thrived because of the skill, expertise and experience of generation after...

June 13-16 AWWA Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE), San Diego Convention Center, San Diego. Visit www.events.awwa.org ----- June 22-23 Wastewater Equipment (WEQ) Fair, York Fairgrounds, York, Pennsylvania. Visit www.weqfair.com ----- June 29-July...

Entry 375551 Ranger Design announces new members of leadership teamJoey Trombino joined Ranger Design and will replace Eric Pesenti as the new chief...