Thursday, December 19, 2024

Backflow

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Backflow Prevention and 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,...

An Honest Look At Field Test Procedures For Backflow Prevention Assemblies

Is one backflow prevention assembly test better than another? This question brings the passion out of so many people in the cross-connection...