After writing a blog post about leaking temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valves at water heaters, I learned that this particular issue seems to completely befuddle folks. In the two years that I ...

General Motors has issued a new Service Update to address a potential water intrusion issue affecting certain units of the 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 and HD.

A leaking air relief valve caused about 700 gallons of raw wastewater to spill in Montague Monday evening. Steve Barnard, safety and technical coordinator for the Muskegon County Wastewater Management ...

In steam boiler applications, pressure relief valves (PRVs) are the silent sentinels — the last line of defense against potentially disastrous overpressure situations. In a perfect world, boiler ...

The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth was shut down early this morning because of a leak detected in one of four safety relief valve systems. The steam leak was slightly radioactive and ...

Learn about the proper location for those valves, managing blowoff steam and turbine exhaust, and more. Very few deaerators utilize vessels that are not constructed and stamped in accordance with ASME ...

When a water heater is connected to a closed system, an expansion tank must be installed to prevent excessive pressure in the water. To help understand what this is all about, please read on. Why most ...

Some plumbing problems definitely call for pro-grade expertise, but fixing a water shut-off valve leak isn’t one of them. Here, we aren’t talking about leaking from the connection between the valve ...

The Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station in Plymouth was shut down early yesterday after a leak was detected in one of four safety relief-valve systems. The steam that leaked was slightly radioactive and was ...

They watched water pour through the ceiling and realized maintenance wasn’t optional. You’ll follow their story because it shows how a common appliance can flood a home, why small warning signs matter ...

GM recently released a new Service Update for the 2026 GMC Sierra, highlighting a potential water intrusion issue affecting ...