Fixtures/Materials

In a world full of disloyalty, undercutting, and dishonest business practices, the professional plumber has remained relatively unchanged in morality and tact. We...

If you specialize in residential applications, you’re most likely familiar with crosslinked polyethylene, or PEX — the flexible, durable, plastic piping system...

While toilets may have all looked the same years ago, that isn’t the case anymore. Now, if your client is going for...

A few manufacturers have come out with faucets that turn on/off when you touch the faucet. These faucets operate using a solenoid...

Editor’s Note: Master plumber Anthony Pacilla occasionally writes “Now What?” features, where he sets up a scenario and uses his real-life experiences...

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) this week expressed disappointment on behalf of its members with the decision by the Trump administration and the...

Cheap alternative material is a detriment to our industry. It has wreaked havoc among manufacturers. It has undercut the profits of wholesalers....

Editor’s Note: Master plumber Anthony Pacilla will occasionally be writing “Now What?” features, where he sets up a scenario and uses his...

Cast-iron pipes updated with new liningProblem: The Masonic Lodge in Mitchell, South Dakota, was constructed in the 1920s, and the drain-waste-vent piping...

Waterjetting can solve a lot of problems, but simply owning one doesn’t solve anything if you don’t know how to properly use...

Butterfly valves are one of the most common types of valves for industrial and commercial process applications. Here’s a look at what...

Heavy winter rains and a clogged cast iron drainage system in a private 2-acre pond flooded a family’s pet cemetery in Lexington,...

Feedback is being accepted until April on a U.S. EPA proposal that would require plumbing manufacturers to mark pipes, fittings, and fixtures...

Diagnosing problems with a deep-water well can be difficult. Symptoms of a serious problem, like no water in the house, can be...

When Archie Conduff founded his plumbing company 50 years ago, he knew he wanted to focus on new home construction. In 1966,...

More fire sprinkler systems are being installed in one- and two-family homes and townhouses, so it’s important to understand their requirements. It’s...

The safety of the water coming out of our taps has been in the news a lot lately. As with anything that...