I Love My Job

I can honestly say that I love my job. I think the work I do is important, as it helps to improve people’s lives...

Backflow Prevention and Water Quality Quiz

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

Is The Job Finished?

If you think the job of establishing strong cross-connection programs in the United States is finished, you are wrong. If you think the job...

Backflow Tester Program Year in Review

With the end of the year approaching, it is a good time to reflect on what has happened and consider what the future brings....

1” ARI Model RP-501

QUESTION:I have a 1” ARI model RP-501. Can you guys give me an overview of this assembly and any tips that may help me...

Backflow Prevention and Codes/Standards Quiz

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

Backflow Prevention and the IoT (Internet Of Things)

Over the years, technology has affected every industry. It usually takes time for new tech to become widespread, but NEVER has a technology changed...

Domestic Assemblies vs Fire Protection Assemblies

Is the testing of backflow prevention assemblies the same for both domestic assemblies and for assemblies installed on fire protection systems? The correct answer...

DCDAs & RPDAs

According to a recent article from Global Market Insights, the fire sprinkler market was valued at $11.5 billion in 2023 with an expectation of...

4” Wilkins Model 350ASTDA

QUESTION:I am working on a 4” Wilkins model number 350ASTDA. Can you give me some background about this assembly and explain how to service...