RPs & RPDAs
My circuitous career path that has resulted in an ongoing 30-year stint in the plumbing industry wasn’t necessarily per my initial plans....
CSA/ASSE Summary & Updates
I wanted to provide an update on the ASSE/CSA harmonization activities. Harmonization is when two standards are combined into a single standard....
Harmonized Standards & Certified Products
My colleague Terry Burger has written in detail about ASSE’s latest efforts to harmonize performance standards. Often the question asked is, “How...
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,...
Ten Questions With … Vince Kacaba
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...
4” Deringer Model 30
Question:
I need to service a 4” Deringer Model 30. Can you tell me how to change the rubber components on the mainline check valves...
Second Quarter Update
It has been a busy few months in the halls of Congress and in state capitols across the country. The policymaking this...
The Crucial Role of Backflow Testers
In the intricate network that supplies clean water to our homes, businesses, and public facilities, ensuring its purity is paramount. While many...
Driving Progress
As we embark on another quarter, it is imperative to reflect on the pivotal role played by standards in our industry, particularly...
Health, Safety, & Water Quality
As we navigate the complex challenges of our time, ASSE remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding public health, promoting safety, and...