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Flow Control Devices: The Key to Efficient Water Management

April 24, 2025

 Flow Control 101Water efficiency plays a crucial role in sustainability, cost savings, and overall resource management. Aerators and flow control devices are essential components that help regulate water usage without sacrificing performance. W...

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The Winning Formula: Choosing the Right Chemical for the Job

April 24, 2025

When maintaining a facility, there are countless messes that will occur. Here at BEST we have any chemical you may need to get the job done. With that many options it may become overwhelming. Let’s do a quick breakdown of which chemicals can tackle w...

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Facility Maintenance Winter Prep Tips

Winter can be a challenging time for facility managers and maintenance professionals. Cold temperatures, snow, and ice can wreak havoc on your building and pose various health and safety risks. However, with careful planning and proactive measures, y...

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Keeping Your Kitchen Flowing: The Lowdown on Grease Traps

March 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered how your local diner keeps its kitchen running smoothly, even during the busiest rushes? The same goes for energetic airports, stadiums with their non-stop action, and the lively restaurants of busy downtown hotels with constan...

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A Guide to Lasting Fixture Performance

February 12, 2024

The relentless cycle of maintaining plumbing fixtures in your facility can be both exhausting and costly. However, there's a way to break free from this cycle and ensure lasting performance from your faucets. It all starts with informed choices from ...

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Ensuring Good Indoor Air Quality in Commercial Facilities

June 09, 2023

The recent devastating wildfires in Canada have not only caused widespread destruction but have also triggered a domino effect, leading to deteriorating air quality in neighboring regions, including parts of the United States. This alarming situation...

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Using Programmable Water Technologies to Reduce Waste

May 12, 2023

Sloan, a leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems, has developed a suite of Programmed Water Technologies (PWT) to address the issue of water abuse in commercial buildings. It is designed to minimize water abuse by controlling the length o...

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An Innovative Solution to the Skilled Labor Shortage

March 21, 2023

The skilled labor shortage in various industries has reached a critical point, and companies are struggling to keep up with demand. With fewer qualified workers available, projects are taking longer to complete, labor costs are increasing, quality of...

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Choosing The Right Solvent Cement For Your Job

March 08, 2023

With a vast array of solvent cements available, it can be overwhelming to decide where to start. Whether you're a novice entering the industry or an experienced plumber requiring a brief review, this guide will assist you in choosing the most suitabl...

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Did you know 80% of a facility's complaints come from the restrooms?

November 22, 2022

Restrooms only occupy 5% of a typical commercial facility, but they contain 20% of the dirt and are the source of 80% of building complaints. Do you have the right products and equipment to keep your restrooms looking great? No matter how big or...

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Top 9 Must Have Tools Every Maintenance Professional Needs

October 31, 2022

A professional Maintenance worker is knowledgeable about their trade and skilled with their hands. You are constantly challenged on the job, such as having to navigate enclosed areas, avoiding health hazards, and other difficulties. How can you addre...

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Maintenance Cart Essentials

September 26, 2022

Organization and preparation are the ingredients for a productive workday. These two factors can decide whether you spend your day in a chaotic pattern or a more deliberate track of completing tasks efficiently.      &nb...

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Are Piston Flush Valves a Good Choice?

September 02, 2022

What factors might affect the style of flush valves in your facility? Do you have Diaphragm or Piston Valves? Plumbing engineers may struggle to specify which flush valve to use.This can be an arduous decision because you will have to stick with one ...

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A Day in the Life of a BPS Account Manager

July 19, 2022

A day in the life of a Best Plumbing Specialties Account Manager in the plumbing supply industry can be thrilling, demanding, and rewarding. Best Account Managers can be called on to represent the company's dedication and degree of professionalism.Wi...

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Vandalism in Your Restroom Stalls

June 22, 2022

One of the most abused areas of a restroom is the stalls or partitions. There are many ways we can deter vandalism as well as prepare ourselves for quick fixes when vandalism happens. Let’s take a look at some of the ways we can upgrade our facility....

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Which Chemlink Sealant do you need for your job?

May 23, 2022

Chemlink Sealant has a large variety of options, and it may be overwhelming to choose the right one.Let’s discuss all the distinctive characteristics a Chemlink Sealant can have so we can better understand which is most efficient for our application....

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5 Signs You Have a Faulty Water Heater

May 10, 2022

As a professional, we can agree that having a faulty water heater can be a pain. Your facility relies on your water heating system all year round.With that, have you noticed the hot water quickly depleting or not producing any at all? If so, you are ...

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Protecting Your Stockroom from Supply Shortages: The Importance of Stockroom Organization and Maintaining Inventory

April 27, 2022

A well-organized and operating stockroom is essential to maintaining commercial facilities such as: High Rise Buildings, Hospitals, Schools, Airports, Condominiums, Conference Centers, and other buildings where operations need to be seamless.The worl...

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One of the Best Products to Clear Up Clogged Drains

March 30, 2022

Clogged drains and blocked pipes may start as small issues, but they can quickly deteriorate into major problems. A clogged drain can cause slow water drainage, corrosion, flooding, and, in extreme cases, sewage backup and costly repairs.Repairing th...

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Hard to Find Repair Parts

March 16, 2022

Between our phones and the computer, it now takes seconds. However, some information is harder to find than others. Simple things like animal facts are easy to locate but when it comes to plumbing fixtures, especially when some of these fixtures are ...

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Push-To-Connect Fittings Are The Way

February 28, 2022

Are you tired of traditional pipe fittings?Having to crimp, solder or even glue fittings can be a costly and inefficient way to handle facility pipe installations, upgrades, and repairs.Luckily:Push-To-Connect pipe fittings are is a faster and more r...

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Fall In Love With Your Stockroom

January 27, 2022

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but did you fall in love with your stockroom again?Do you find that your stockroom is cluttered and messy?Good news!Best Plumbing Specialties can help you make the most of your space with our inventory con...

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MRO and Why It's Essential to Facilities

January 24, 2022

Do you know what MRO is? Do you know the impact MRO has on your maintenance facility?Many don't really value the importance of MRO or maintenance, repair, and operations, especially in how MRO plays a role in keeping facilities running fluidly. ...

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BestVend™ - Inventory Management Solution

January 06, 2022

Best Plumbing Specialties' has an inventory management solution that provides a complete range of repair parts and tools to assist with facility plumbing maintenance and repairs called BestVend™.BestVend™ is Best Plumbing Specialties’ latest tools an...