Regulars

Working Pressure's regular columns include From the ASSE International President, Product Standards, Professional Development, Water Systems, Thoughts on Cross-Connection Control, Repair Guys, Ten Questions With ..., and Test Pressure.

4” Apollo DCDA 4A

Question: I have a 4” Apollo DCDA 4A that needs service. I am not familiar with this unit. What is the best way to remove...

Backflow Prevention & Fire Protection 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,...

Keeping Up With Technology

Innovation has been described as making necessary changes to meet customers’ needs. In the world of plumbing, we’ve seen a significant amount...

ASSE / IAPMO IGCs

Technologies continue to improve the performance and sophistication of plumbing systems, as well as their ability to monitor and control the water...

Flomatic 3″ Model RPZ

Question: I have a 3” Flomatic model RPZ that needs repair. Can you give me some basic information about this assembly? Are there any repair...

Ten Questions With … Ralph Young

In each issue of Working Pressure, we ask 10 questions to a training coordinator or instructor of an ASSE-approved training provider. Some questions are...

Backflow Prevention & New Technology 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,...

Goodbye & Hello

Prevention Rather Than Cure” has been ASSE’s motto for as long as anyone can remember. It is a motto that we quote...

Honored to Be Elected

I am deeply honored, and I thank everyone who has supported and placed their faith in me. I am truly grateful for the opportunity...

ASSE Certified Hydrants

My colleague, Terry Burger, has written about the confusion over hydrant backflow protection, as well as the differences in the various devices,...