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

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,...

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...

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...

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

Part of being a plumber is installing and servicing gas appliances such as gas-fired water heaters. Even though there are ways to put...

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...

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

Effective communication is key to the success of any contractor. One of the best tools for improving on-the-job communication is two-way radios. Two-way...

Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-leading manufacturer of residential, commercial and industrial water heating and storage products, recently announced its continued support...

We’ve come a long way since the introduction of indoor plumbing, but myths about it abound to this day. As plumbing contractors, we...

There are two parts to a plumbing organization — the business office and the field staff. Each area is important and plays a...

“Why would I hire a contractor who chooses a middle finger shot as his Twitter profile picture? Goodness knows I made some...

When Ben Thomas bought a lightweight Drain Invader water jetter from Jetters Northwest about a year ago, the general manager of 1-Hour Drain in San...

In today’s high-tech world, when people talk about tool timesavers, they tend to focus on the latest Bluetooth technology or the newest...

Drainline water jetters are engineered to clear blocked or stopped up drains more efficiently than cable machines. The jetter, used in conjunction with...

The pumping industry’s highest honors will be awarded this year during the upcoming WEQ Fair in York, Pennsylvania, recognizing Gary Poborsky, owner of...

Business leaders must be prepared for some employee turnover. Sooner or later, you’re bound to have an employee who leaves the company,...

As a time-and-materials plumbing company, maximizing efficiency is critical to maintaining profitability at Modern Plumbing & Heating, based in Kalispell in Montana’s...