In general, bypass technology applies to gas parts that allow maintenance and service of any kind without interrupting gas flow for the consumer. A.Y. McDonald takes advantage of b… Continue Reading 

True or false: A plumbing part that looks high-quality on the outside also means a high-quality product on the inside. False. From the naked eye, a competitor’s plumbing fitt… Continue Reading 

The A.Y. McDonald Connection Newsletter is distributed semi-annually and covers industry news, product highlights, and the latest company updates. If you would like to be added to … Continue Reading 

A.Y. McDonald may be coming to a town near you. Below is a list of upcoming conferences our experts will be attending from all over the country (and beyond). VA AWWA Distribution S… Continue Reading 

Standards provide people and organizations with a basis for mutual understanding and are used as tools to facilitate communication, measurement, commerce, and manufacturing. For in… Continue Reading 

In the water service lateral, a service fitting either connects two pieces of service line together or connects a service line to a valve or other component. A coupling is a type o… Continue Reading 

In order to maintain a set pressure in the structure or reduce the high incoming water pressure, a pressure reducing valve is often installed. While commonly known as a regulator, … Continue Reading 

The natural gas meter set includes many parts that work together to safely deliver and measure natural gas to a structure. This can include the meter, valves, fittings, a meter bar… Continue Reading