Editorial Articles

BoilersBosch Thermotechnology GreenstarThe Greenstar from Bosch Thermotechnology is built using precision German engineering that includes its heat exchanger and control systems. It offers reliable, ultraquiet operation,...

For the past 28 years I have either been learning plumbing code or teaching it. I know what you’re thinking: “He needs...

Plumbers face a difficult challenge of fitting a full shops worth of tools, equipment and parts in a vehicle. Throw in a...

When plumbers like Dan Gross, of Gross Plumbing in Ohio, pick up a RIDGID pipe wrench, they know they are getting a...

Do you ever come up with your best responses an hour after a conversation has ended? Do you ever say to yourself...

About five years ago, plumber Chris Kreutzer got a call from a restaurant owner with a pressing problem: a waterline leak, as...

There is a moment of satisfaction that you get when you accomplish something that either had never been done before or nobody...

With one business decision, Pipe Works Services improved its customer service, increased technician’s efficiency, boosted office-staff productivity and burnished the company’s image...

Feb. 9-11 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builder’s Show, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Visit www.buildersshow.com ----- Feb. 9-11 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Orange...

Robert Goldschmidt named president of Roto-RooterRobert Goldschmidt was named president of Roto-Rooter Services Co. He succeeds Rick Arquilla, who is retiring at the...

CUES Micro Pan and Tilt cameraThe CUES Micro Pan and Tilt camera is designed to work with the LAMP II lateral launcher...

The growing demand for automation in industrial plumbing settings means that even valves which are isolated or not accessible for a compressed...

Bathtub shut-off valve saves water damage and energy Problem: Forgetful guests in a high-end casino resort hotel allowed bathtubs to overflow and cause damage in...

Ashland Pump SW Series The SW40, SW50 and SW75 Series from Ashland Pump are equipped with cast iron vortex impellers. The nonclogging vortex design on the fractional...

In “newer” parts of the country, tankless water heaters, ultra-high-efficiency toilets, waterless urinals, rain collections systems, recycled graywater systems, state tax incentives...

Inspection cameras are a critical tool on sewer cleaning and pipe rehab projects. So when a camera breaks down on a job,...

If you’re struggling with sluggish sales, review two critical areas to address the situation. The first is determining if the slowdown is...

As a former collegiate and professional football player as well as a high school football coach, it seems only natural that Jim...

It’s finally here: The last month of 2020. We’ve all been waiting for this, haven’t we? This past year has been a tough...