When the Public Loses Faith
Do you have faith in the institutions that affect your life? Your church, your government, the Boy Scouts of America, your local news, or...
1” Wilkins 720A
Question:
I have to repair a 1" Wilkins 720A. Can you tell me if there are any special tools that I will need, or any...
Backflow Prevention and Infection Control
According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise,...
ASSE International Publishes Revised Performance Requirements for Dual Check Backflow Preventer...
ASSE 1053-2019, Performance Requirements for Dual Check Backflow Preventer Wall Hydrants – Freeze Resistant Type, has been designated as an American National...
Has Common Sense Left the Building?
I just got off the phone with a contractor demanding to know what code section, in either the Uniform or International Plumbing Code, clearly...
3” WATTS Model 009
Question:
I have a 3” Watts Model 009 that needs to be serviced. I want to replace the check valve discs and relief valve rubber...
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,...