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 Rely On You
ASSE International has always relied on members and industry professionals to serve on the various committees and working groups to develop new product and...
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,...
Guide to ASSE Listing Evaluation Criteria
In the last issue of Working Pressure, we outlined where Listing Evaluation Criteria documents (LECs) fit within a manufacturer’s development process for innovation. We...
Water-Based Fire Protection
ASSE 15000 Water-Based Fire Protection Certification will be the primary focus of this column. ASSE 15000 Certification applies to field technicians who provide inspection,...
Tools for Bridging the Gap
In the last issue of Working Pressure, I discussed the impact that communication gaps between plumbing design engineers and plumbing contractors can have on...
Plumbing Code Updates
As the need to improve drinking water continues to grow because of aging infrastructure and consumer demands for higher water purity, industry manufacturers continue...
Superior Docs & Markings
Think about that piece of furniture you put together that ended up being crooked or wobbly, despite painstakingly going step-by-step with the instructions. Or...