Saturday, September 7, 2024

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.

Ten Questions With … Jerry Schmitt

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...

1 Inch FEBCO 860

Question: I have a 1” Febco model 860 reduced pressure principal assembly that is dripping from the relief valve and needs to be repaired. Can...

Reverse Osmosis Water Efficiency

ASSE International recently published ASSE 1086, Performance Requirements for Reverse Osmosis Water Efficiency – Drinking Water. The standard was developed in response to the...

Backflow & Plumbing at 10,000 ft.

ASSE International is working with the worlds largest airplane manufacturers, as well as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to develop a standard...

Business as usual? Not so much.

My last article was written during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses were shutting down along with restrictions that affected our normal...

Inspectors are Critical to Public Health

People reading this article are for the most part aware of the importance of backflow prevention and cross-connection control. We know that backflow prevention...

Maintaining Health & Safety of the Public

This issue of Working Pressure magazine focuses on inspection and maintenance. Over the years, ASSE International has developed quite a few standards and certifications...

ASSE LEC #2004 to ASSE Standard #1090

ASSE International Listing Evaluation Criteria (LEC) provides manufacturers with an avenue to certify unique, novel products that do not fit the scope of an...

Drinking Water Treatment Equipment

The use of commercial and residential water treatment equipment continues to rise in the U.S. and around the globe. There are several reasons for...

4 Inch Wilkins 375A

Question: I am working on a 4” Wilkins reduced pressure principle assembly. The model number is 375A. Can you tell me how this model is...