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Truck of the Month: Jason Ravitz Master Plumber, Shrewsbury, Mass.

Straightforward approach
May 23, 2013
By Mike Miazga
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Jason Ravitz’s service truck delivers a one-two visual punch. On the back of his 2002 GMC Savannah service truck is an image of a dog sitting in a toilet   

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Finding the right social media marketing plan for your plumbing company

If plumbing contractors only have time for one, which should it be?
May 23, 2013
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If plumbing contractors only have time for one, which should it be?


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Solar Thermal Report- Spring 2013: If I Made the Tanks, Part 1

What would an ideal pressurized thermal storage tank for a solar combisystem look like?
April 26, 2013
By John Siegenthaler, P.E.
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Residential solar combisystems provide domestic water heating and some percentage of space heating. Although less known than domestic hot water-only systems, combisystems can be practical and efficient if properly sized and designed.
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Filling the Right Niche at Seattle's Best Plumbing

Focusing on exclusive, American-made lines helps Seattle’s Best Plumbing to grow its remodeling business.
April 19, 2013
By Kelly Faloon
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When Seattle-based Best Plumbing opened its doors in 1968, it was a small plumbing service company with a retail parts counter. Many of the homes in the area were older with plumbing systems in need of repair — and updating.
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PM Profile: Watts Water Technologies asks tough questions about lead-free products’ compliance and quality

Watts Water Technologies to open new foundry this spring.
April 19, 2013
By Bob Miodonski
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Plumbing & Mechanical last month interviewed Ernie Elliott, senior vice president for Watts Water Technologies, about lead-free products and their impact on the plumbing and heating industry.
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Tool Tips - April 2013

April 19, 2013
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Simple flange removal, Hand off the heavy lifting, Clear the lunch stoppage
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Truck of the Month: Guaranteed Plumbing and Heating, Philadelphia

Stamp of Approval
April 19, 2013
By Mike Miazga
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Eric Slifkin’s plumbing career dates back to working with his stepfather, Chip Chopinsky, at a Philadelphia contractor in the mid-1980s.
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North Mechanical scores with Super Bowl hotel

Indianapolis contractor works quickly to complete infrastructure work on JW Marriott campus.
March 15, 2013
By Kelly Faloon
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Indianapolis contractor works quickly to complete infrastructure work on JW Marriott campus.
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Water Heaters Face 2015 Mandate

Contractors need to learn what DOE’s new efficiency standards mean for them and their customers.
March 15, 2013
By Kelly Faloon
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Contractors need to learn what DOE’s new efficiency standards mean for them and their customers.
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PM Profile: MCAA president wantsto move forward with labor to improve market share

Michael Cables sees construction activity increasing in health care and other sectors.
March 15, 2013
By Bob Miodonski
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Michael Cables sees construction activity increasing in health care and other sectors.
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The DEWALT media event was hosted at the Stanley Black and Decker University in Towson, Md.
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