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Featured Blog
SharkBite Max is Rated to 400 psi. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Get the facts about the pressure rating that’s going above and beyond industry standards.
Tips & Best Practices
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How to Turn Off Main Water Valve for Plumbing Repairs
A comprehensive guide on how to find your main water shut-off valve, when to use it and best practices for doing so.
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3 Ways to Retain New Plumbers
Discover what influences tradespeople the most when deciding to stay in their job.
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3 Common SharkBite Installation Mistakes to Avoid
Discover how to avoid these three common installation mistakes.
Innovation
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SharkBite Max is Rated to 400 psi. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Get the facts about the pressure rating that’s going above and beyond industry standards.
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Debunking 3 Common Myths About SharkBite O-Rings
Here’s why you can trust the o-rings inside SharkBite push-to-connect fittings.
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10 Facts About PEX Pipe You Need to Know
There are a lot of questions and misconceptions about this popular plastic pipe. Get the facts here.
Industry News
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Meet Mike Seidel, 2024 Plumbing National Championship Finalist with over 30 Years of Experience
Get to know Mike Seidel, one of the top 5 finalists in the country for the Plumbing National Championship.
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Tim Quick, 2024 Plumbing Nationals Finalist, Looks Forward to the Next Chapter of His Plumbing Career
In this Q&A, Quick looks back on his 34 years in plumbing, reflecting on what’s helped him succeed and what’s next for his career.
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Middle School CTE Teacher Shares the Importance of Introducing the Trades Early
A Q&A with Mayfair School career and technical education teacher Evin Jarrett on why plumbing programs like his matter now more than ever.
Behind Our Walls
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He was once an HBI student. Now he’s helping others start their plumbing careers.
A Home Builders Institute program changed the trajectory of John Gallagher’s life. Now he’s paying it forward as an HBI plumbing instructor.
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HBI’s Pedro Bruno Helps ‘Build Plumbers’ as an Instructor
An HBI instructor shares his journey to becoming a plumber and why he chose to transition to teaching.
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The People Behind SharkBite: Meet Myra McKenney
A shipping manager who’s been with the company for 26 years reflects on her time at RWC.