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Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Pools/Spas

July 20th, 2020 •
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Significant changes to the 2018 International Plumbing Code

A modification to Section 716 (Pipe Bursting Replacement of Building Drains) states that the section on replacement of building sewers by pipe-bursting methods has been expanded to include replacement of underground building drains.

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July 20th, 2020 •
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Potassium monopersulfate: Non-chlorine shock

Potassium monopersulfate is a white, granular, free-flowing peroxygen that provides powerful non-chlorine oxidation for a wide variety of uses. It is the active ingredient in most non-chlorine oxidizers used for pool and spa/hot tub oxidation.

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July 6th, 2020 •
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Biguanide: An alternative sanitizer

Biguanide, or more specifically polyhexamethylene biguanide, is a swimming pool and spa water sanitizer used as an alternative sanitizer in place of chlorine or bromine.

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