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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...

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Cart Review and Approval - Best New Feature

October 26, 2021

Are you a supervisor of a maintenance facility?From managing inventory to managing the budget, having a cart approval option ensures that repair parts and products added to the shopping cart get the proper review and approval.All while keeping your i...

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Water Quality Associations launches Certified Treatment Designer Program

May 26, 2021

The Water Quality Association is now offering a new professional certification for people who work in business-to-business sales and support. The Certified Treatment Designer seal assures water treatment dealers of getting knowledgeable technical sup...

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Best Finds: Sensor Faucet

May 26, 2021

Over time we have had multiple requests for a sensor faucet that does not need a center hole. For example, a customer has marble sinks with two holes, at a 4-inch spread. Even with checking multiple vendors, Zurn, Chicago, and Sloan, we had no luck w...

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Top 5 Water Saving Fixtures

May 26, 2021

Water saving and water efficient fixtures are more important than ever, especially when small changes can have a large impact. As plumbers or maintenance workers, you may already know common changes to improve water efficiency. However, in case you'r...

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A new showerhead water-flow limit?

May 26, 2021

The American Supply Association (ASA) recently joined the Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) in an appeal to the United States Department of Energy (DOE) related to allowable flow-rate changes for multi-head showers. The ASA is focusing on the subse...

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New Niagara Water-Saving Toilet Line

April 30, 2021

Liberty, Sabre, Shadow, and Barron, remove the difficult installation process and ensure no retiling is needed. The pre-installed tank only requires screws to connect the tank to the bowl. Niagara also added a 15-year warranty on all toilets. Ea...

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4 Benefits of Switching to Tankless Water Heaters

April 30, 2021

Tankless water heaters have many advantages over traditional tank-style water heaters. While traditional tank-style water heaters may still be more readily available, the future is tankless. Not sure why you should make the switch? Read on for our to...

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Best Finds: Non-Asbestos Trap Caps

April 13, 2021

We recently received this picture from a sales rep when his customer requested a non-asbestos trap cap for use on a 1-1/2” P-Trap and potentially trim down to use on a 1-1/4” trap. These are non-asbestos green discs that can be used with existing sli...

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Best Finds: 1 wrench 3 lengths

April 13, 2021

The Milwaukee Cheater Adaptable Pipe Wrench features a new-to-world 3 length design, which delivers maximum productivity to the professional plumber. It has two interchangeable threaded handles offering the versatility of 10" length when used with no...

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Best Finds: The Difference between Old and New Sloan Vacuum Breaker Repair Kits

April 13, 2021

There are two different styles of vacuum breakers: old and new. The model numbers for old style Sloan vacuum breakers begin with ‘V-500’. New style Sloan vacuum breaker model numbers start with ‘V-600’. Although 500 (old style) and 600 (new style) mo...

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Industry Trends and Predictions

March 29, 2021

2021 is a year for change, modernization, and new ideas. The industry is growing beyond technology advancements and education is an important step in updating the conditions and experiences for both workers and customers. Find out some of our industr...

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Preparing for Storm Season

March 19, 2021

ith the start of spring comes an increase in storm frequency and intensity. Preparing for a storm can potentially prevent or at least decrease the damage that may occur during a storm. There are a few preventative measures that can be taken before a ...

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5 Reasons to Install Hands-Free Fixtures

March 17, 2021

As we return to a new normal, staying clean and germ-free will remain a priority. The installation of automatic plumbing technology, known as touch-free, no-touch, or hands-free, is increasingly popular. If you are still on the fence about the benefi...

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A.O. Smith targets reduction in greenhouse gas emission

March 17, 2021

A.O. Smith announced its goal to reduce the company's greenhouse gas emissions by 10% by 2025. As energy and water demands increase, consumers are looking for products that reduce energy consumption, conserve water, and avoid single-use plastics.Patr...

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4 Ideas for the Future of Kitchen and Bath

March 17, 2021

The future is here. What will the future of the industry be? It's hard to say how quickly technology will advance but here are a few ideas that are likely to become normal sooner rather than later.Indoor Herb Garden: Indoor gardens are growing more p...

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Best Finds: Full Port Ball Valves vs Standard Port

February 05, 2021

The difference between a standard ball valve and a full-port ball valve is the size of the ball and bore in relation to the nominal pipe size of the valve. For example, the bore size in a 3/4 inch full port ball valve is 3/4 inch in diameter, while t...

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Best Finds: Out with the Old, in with the New

February 05, 2021

A recent customer sent in pictures of an old Symmons metering faucet looking for a comparable but cost-friendly faucet. Our team was able to find and ID this quickly. It was identified as an old model S-60; the newer version of that faucet is the Sym...

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Sloan introduces Optimix Faucets with Anti-scald Technology

January 29, 2021

Optimix Faucets from Sloan will prevent scalding. When cold water is running low, normal faucets may dispense uncomfortable or even unsafe hot water. The new addition to any of Sloan's popular faucets meets anti-scald requirements of ASSE 1070.The In...

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Legionella Concerns Increase as Buildings Reopen

January 12, 2021

Buildings that have been closed for extended periods of time may be at higher risk for Legionella outbreaks.Legionella bacteria is found naturally in freshwater environments, such as lakes and streams. However, it becomes a health concern when it gro...

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Average Lifespan of Plumbing Equipment

January 05, 2021

Depending on the age of the facility and the equipment inside, it may be time to replace plumbing fixtures and equipment. Replacement timelines vary but knowing when to replace plumbing equipment can save you money and time in the long run, especiall...

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Extending the Life of a Flushometer

January 05, 2021

Anticipating needed parts for your flushometers is key to quick repairs and keeping your restrooms in order.While most plumbing maintenance is considered reactive, such as when a leak occurs or a part stops working, preventative maintenance can save ...