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Articles Tagged with ''advice''

TOOL TIPS

Pressure-testing PEX plumbing, ergonomic pipe wrenches, repairing nut driver magnet

Tool Tips: November 2014
November 26, 2014
When pressure-testing a Manabloc and PEX system with air, after rough-in, I shut off all valves on the Manabloc, leaving pressure in each individual line.
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Basement cleanout, PVC spacers, pipe storage

Tool Tips—August 2014
October 25, 2014

When opening an overhead cleanout in the basement, tie a heavy-duty plastic trashbag around the cleanout, leaving room to get your hand in to remove the cleanout plug that you previously loosened. Cut a small corner of the trashbag bottom and put a 5-gal. bucket under the hole.


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Compression gasket install, cutting oil with dawn, try a compact

Tool Tips—July 2014
October 17, 2014

When installing a no-caulk shower drain, I found the best way to install the compression gasket is to use a 2-in. PVC coupling and a rubber mallet.


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Saving clean-outs, removing posi-temp cartridges, clearing house traps

Tool Tips—June 2014
June 26, 2014

It’s good to have a run of PVC male adapters from 1 1/4 in. to 4 in. on hand when on a drain-cleaning job to remove the clean-out plug.


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Make time to relax at the office as well as at home

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.
Kenny Chapman
September 20, 2013

“It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” is a phrase and song title we’ve all heard, which especially resonates with Jimmy Buffet followers everywhere.  


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Be the expert at every level

People pay for expert advice and solutions.
Kenny Chapman
August 22, 2013

 This month, let’s get some clarity for you and your team regarding a topic that can greatly impact your sales, customer service and profitability: being an expert.  


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Tool Tips - April 2012

April 1, 2012
Use your digital camera
Make dull fittings shine
Air-testing with blow-up plugs
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Tool Tips - March 2012

March 1, 2012
Clearing clogs
Bad vibrations
Radiator bleeder vent cleaning
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Tool Tips - February 2012

February 1, 2012
A second set of hands
Another use for Coca-Cola
No more sticky gloves
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Tool Tips - January 2012

January 1, 2012
Slice through stubborn faucet nuts
Frozen wax rings
No bifocals
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