In an effort to encourage more plumbing and mechanical professionals to consider becoming backflow testers, Watts recently announced its new backflow tester certification scholarship program. This opportunity is open only to new backflow tester candidates, not those seeking re-certification. Interested trade pros can learn more about the program by visiting https://www.watts.com/bts; applications for the scholarship Read more
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Conversations about the skilled labor shortage have become commonplace. And though high profile champions, like Mike Rowe, have given new visibility and importance to the looming challenge that threatens all trade professions nationwide, articles typically bemoan the lack of young people entering the trades while offering few solutions. The need for qualified technicians isn’t the Read more
As part of National Backflow Prevention Day on August 16, Watts managers have announced that they will award 10 scholarships to licensed plumbers in the United States seeking to get their initial backflow tester certification. Each scholarship will cover the cost of the backflow certification course(s) and exam. Recipients will also receive a free one-year Read more
Matthew Baranuk has joined Watts as Product Specialist for Backflow Preventers and Risers. He supports strategy execution for Watts, Ames, and FEBCO brand Backflow Preventer and Riser products. He also provides training, technical support, and oversight of new product development and launches. About Watts Founded in 1874, Watts designs, manufactures, and sells an extensive line Read more
Helps Homeowners Enjoy Safer, Cleaner Drinking Water Watts introduces its Big Bubba® S100 complete whole home filtration solution. This certified point-of-entry system gives plumbing contractors a solution for homeowners concerned about lead, PFOA, PFOS, cysts, and chlorine taste & odor in their drinking water. Big Bubba is certified to reduce 99.62% of lead and 98.26% Read more