Water Quality and Backflow Prevention
According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise,...
We Are the Change We Seek
A question I’m often asked is, “How can people in the cross-connection industry influence regulations in their jurisdictions to require the necessary testing of...
4” Conbraco Model 40-700
Question:
I am servicing a 4” Conbraco model 40-700. The first check on the mainline assembly is not passing and I want to change out...
Fire Protection and Backflow Prevention
According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise,...
4” Febco Model 850 DCA
Question:
I will be replacing the check discs on a 4” Febco model 850 DCA. Can you give me some ideas on how to repair...
Quiz: Backflow Prevention and Rainwater Harvesting
According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise,...
Love the Work You Do
This may sound hard to believe, but I truly love my job. I am seldom home and spend most of my time traveling to...
RP/DC Assemblies
ASSE 1013, Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assemblies (RP);
ASSE 1015, Double Check Backflow Prevention Assemblies (DC);
ASSE 1047, Reduced Pressure Principle Detector Backflow...
Digital Tools
This column will be a regular feature in ASSE International’s new magazine, Working Pressure. We will be sharing news about ASSE professional qualifications standards,...
Whose Certification Is It?
Yesterday I received a phone call from the owner of a fire sprinkler installation and service company. It was a type of call I...