Links and LinkPartners
Contractors and Services
Here are some links and contact information to other contractors and services that I know and trust.
Toilet Review Guide
Toilet Review Guide is the best resource for the latest and greatest toilet products in the industry. We review everything from your average flushing toilet to dual-flush toilets, bidets, composting, portable toilets, and more. toiletreviewguide.com
The San Diego Real Estate Inspection Co
Philippe Heller
., Ramona, CA (760) 203-9682
www.sdinspections.com
www.sandiegohomeinspector.biz
Philippe's level of ability dwarfs most other inspectors! Additionally, his use of high tech equipment, such as infraread imaging, allows him to see things that other inspectors can't. His company sets a really high standard that others will someday need to follow.
Plumbing Related Organizations
American Water Works Association
The authoritative source on safe water
Irrigation Association
The Irrigation Association® is the leading membership organization for irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors, designers, consultants, contractors and end users. Originally founded in 1949, IA includes over 2,000 corporate and individual members and is dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation.
IAPMO
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials has been protecting the public’s health and safety for more than eighty years by working in concert with government and industry to implement comprehensive plumbing and mechanical systems around the world.
Learn more about the key role IAPMO plays on their website or YouTube channel.
ASPE
The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is the international organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems. ASPE is dedicated to the advancement of the science of plumbing engineering, to the professional growth and advancement of its members and the health, welfare and safety of the public.
World Plumbing Review
The first truly global plumbing magazine http://www.wpr.com.au
eLocal.com blog
International http://aspe.org/
I serve on a panel of experts for the eLocal.com blog. The blog covers a range of home improvment and green projects. Each blog entry addresses one subject and the experts are invited to comment on the subject. This provides a great diversity of viewpoints on each subject area, all intended for the consumer, in order to improve the efficiency and longevity of their homes.
PlumbersStock.com
Founded in 1989, PlumbersStock.com is the leader in a wide variety of online plumbing, heating, cooling, and ventilation supplies at wholesale prices. We are the best in the field for affordable prices, site usability, and speedy delivery. http://plumbersstock.com
Other Resources
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There is plenty of advice available on-line. Some methods suggested elsewhere are good, some are wrong, other methods are an option and work well. I consider myself an expert, if you are in doubt, give me a call. Also, please give feedback to the success or failure of any method, and we will all be wiser.