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Articles Tagged with ''plumbers and pipefitters''

AGF’s PURGEnVENT Model 7900 Automatic Air Vent

New trends in corrosion and freeze protection for resilient fire sprinkler systems

New product innovations present solutions to common pitfalls.
George McHugh
November 17, 2021

How can engineers and contractors design wet fire sprinkler systems equipped to prevent corrosion and dry systems equipped to prevent freezing? That has long been a question central to code requirements and new product development.


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Ford

Ford Pro offers complimentary services to help commercial customers manage electric, gas fleets, improve uptime

November 12, 2021

Fleet operators can now receive three years of complimentary access when signing up for this service, which is designed to help manage their electric vehicle fleet and effectively control energy use costs with charging insights.


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Ford’s new 2022 E-Transit

Electric vehicles creating a buzz for contractor customers

Supply chain shortages affecting new vehicle lead times for commercial vehicles.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 11, 2021

A contractor’s fleet is one of its most important assets. These are more than just vehicles — they are mobile billboards for advertising, storage for parts, tools and other accessories, and ensure the technician arrives at the job in a timely, professional manner.


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Hire me

A veteran’s guide to recruiting former service members to the trades

Hiring veterans can help contractors gain a competitive edge during the labor shortage.
November 11, 2021

The shortage of skilled labor in the trades and service industries was already a chronic problem when COVID-19 emerged. The disruptions and economic consequences of the pandemic have exacerbated the issue and made it a national crisis. 


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Recruiting plumbers

Matt Michel: This is why we plumb!

Get serious about recruiting.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
November 4, 2021

The biggest problem most plumbers face is finding personnel. A plumber’s ability to grow is limited to his ability to put people in the field.


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Dave Yates column: No chimney? No problem!

The tale of an oil hot-water boiler project and a hot head customer.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
November 3, 2021

Looking over the new home plans in order to provide the builder with pricing, I noticed there was no chimney included.


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Everyone works on steam
HEATING HELP

Dan Holohan: Who gets to work on steam?

Always read the instructions.
Dan Holohan
November 1, 2021

How’s that for a title? I’ll give you the answer right up front: Everyone!  And the best part is you don’t have to know what you’re doing; you just have to show up.


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HYDRONICS WORKSHOP

John Siegenthaler: The 'net' effect

Air-to-water and water-to-water heat pumps are destined to claim increasing market share in future hydronic systems.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
October 28, 2021

The Coefficient of Performance (COP) of a heat pump is essentially the same concept as the thermal efficiency of a boiler (e.g., the desirable output divided by the necessary input).


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The Glitch: Secondary Issues

The Glitch & The Fix: Secondary issues

October 26, 2021

Sometimes multiple mistakes show up in small portions of hydronic systems.


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Four Seasons Plumbing | Asheville, North Carolina

Truck of the Month: Clean and colorful

Four Seasons Plumbing | Asheville, North Carolina
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Nicole Krawcke
October 25, 2021

“The right call any time of year” is the perfect slogan for Asheville, North Carolina-based Four Seasons Plumbing. The company was founded in 2006 by husband and wife team, Max Rose and Rachel Rose, thanks to a monetary gift from Max Rose’s grandmother.


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