Backflow Prevention and Thermal Mixing Valves

According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise,...

Does This Make Any Sense?

I think we all agree that backflow prevention is an important part of any plumbing or water system design or installation. If a cross-connection...

4” Wilkins Model 350ADA

Question: I am servicing a 4” Wilkins double check detector assembly. The model number is 350ADA. Can you tell me about this assembly and explain...

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...