Vacuum Breakers: Understanding how they protect our water
WEBJun 10, 2016 · Atmospheric vacuum breakers. The purpose of a vacuum breaker is to stop back siphonage. The atmospheric vacuum breaker consists of a check valve member and an air vent that is normally closed when the device is pressurized. The air vent allows air into the piping system for the purpose of stopping a siphon at …
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WEB6 days ago · CONTRACTOR provides news, insights, and how-to content to professionals responsible for plumbing, heating, specialty piping and fire protection systems.
Common Brazing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them | Contractor
WEBMay 18, 2023 · Mistake #2: Dirty pipe surface. The joint surface areas must be clean and free from oil, grease, or oxide contamination prior to brazing. Cleaning the piping to be brazed is very important. A dirty surface prevents …
Record Retention 101 for Contractors | Contractor
WEBMar 18, 2020 · Record Retention 101 for Contractors. March 18, 2020. Record-keeping is one of the most often overlooked, but critical functions of the business. By Audrey K. Kwak. There is no question that construction is a uniquely document-intensive industry. On every project, countless, lengthy, records are generated: contracts, specifications, daily ...
Best Practices for Servicing CPVC Pipes and Fittings
WEBJan 31, 2024 · As the aged pipe becomes more rigid, it must be cut and handled differently than new pipes. Always use a C-style tubing cutter, a fine-tooth saw or a wheel cutter when servicing CPVC. Ratchet cutters or shears are not recommended for cutting previously installed CPVC pipes. Service plumbers also typically use a different, faster curing solvent ...
ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million
WEBJan 31, 2024 · ABC: 2024 Construction Workforce Shortage Tops Half a Million. In 2025, the industry will need to bring in nearly 454,000 new workers on top of normal hiring to meet industry demand. WASHINGTON, DC — The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 501,000 additional workers on top of the …
AI is Transforming the Construction Industry | Contractor
WEBJun 17, 2022 · By Melanie Johnson. Planning, building, operation, and maintenance are all changing the construction business. Artificial Intelligence is the backbone for establishing true digital initiatives in construction engineering management (CEM) to improve construction project performance. AI drives computers to …
An Overview of Water Supply Pipes and Joining Methods
WEBFeb 9, 2023 · From a master bathroom shower to the basement toilet, the water supply system circulates water throughout the home efficiently by the touch of a button or a simple turn of a handle. A structure of pipes, ranging from ¼” to 1-¼” inches in diameter, supports the distribution of this water. Whether you’re a new pro entering the industry or ...
Tankless Truth™: Tankless Water Heaters Work in Cold, Northern …
WEBJul 30, 2024 · The truth is tankless water heaters will still deliver 5 gallons per minute (GPM) of hot water with 40-degree Fahrenheit groundwater. That is equal to running three showers simultaneously. We know tankless technology works in even colder temperatures like Canada. Rinnai will typically sell over 100,000 gas tankless water heaters per year to our ...
6 Things to Know About Construction Bonds - Contractor
WEBDec 14, 2021 · What’s more, different types of construction bonds will have different price tags, with bid bonds being the least expensive ones. Finally, the bond rate will vary based on the surety company and the size of the contract. Generally speaking, the cost of a construction bond can go anywhere from 1% to 4% of the total contract amount. 5.
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