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Articles Tagged with ''plumbers and pipefitters''

The Power of Parallel Plumbing

Using technology to boost the power of parallel pumping

Technologically advanced controllers and variable speed drives help achieve maximum efficiency.
Alan Jones
April 12, 2020

Parallel pumping is an established application for improving efficiency in pumping systems with higher flows and variable load. 


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Dave Yates

Dave Yates: No gas for you!

Will we eventually evolve to an all-electric based PHVAC world?
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
April 10, 2020

Let’s turn back the hands of time to the 1970s, and gather round you youngsters born after 1980 because you’re not going to believe what mechanical contractors faced while fighting to keep their vehicles gassed up and on the road to service customer’s needs. 

 


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John Siegenthaler: Flameless baseboard

Modern methods and materials speed fin-tube baseboard installation
John Siegenthaler 200x200 author headshot on a white background.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
April 3, 2020

Few would argue that fin-tube baseboard was the “flagship” heat emitter in North American hydronic heating systems through much of the 20th century. 


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General Wire

General Pipe Cleaners drain cleaner

April 2, 2020

Power-Vee easily unclogs sinks, tubs, toilets and laundry drains from 1 1/4” to 3" diameter at a distance of up to 50 feet.


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Washing Hands

Thank you to our plumbers

March 26, 2020
Plumbers are not considered heroes, yet they walk into strangers’ houses, unaware of any dangers a home that may have; without knowing if that person could be impacted by COVID-19. They work long hours and weekends.
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Tool Tips: Unplug a bath tub drain trap

March 23, 2020

First, remove the overflow trim. Then, insert a water hose down overflow. 

 


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AHR

AHR Expo show management releases tech tip sheet amidst coronavirus pandemic

March 20, 2020

Technicians, distributors, owners, contractors and anyone else continuing to show up for service calls, deliveries, and etc., AHR Expo show management has put together a list of tips surveyed from industry colleagues directing employees for safety protocol.


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Coronavirus

White House identifies plumbers as ‘essential critical infrastructure workers’ in Guidance for Response to COVID-19

March 19, 2020

The president and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a Coronavirus Guidance for America, identifying plumbers and other tradespeople as “essential critical infrastructure workers” as the nation responds to the threat of COVID-19.


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Coronavirus

Understanding coronavirus exposure for plumbing pros

Steps plumbers can take to stay safe.
Pete DeMarco
March 18, 2020

In 2019, the WHO started monitoring the outbreak of a new coronavirus which ultimately was named COVID-19. 


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Ron’s Plumbing, Heating & AC

Truck of the Month: Ron's Plumbing, Heating & AC

Ron’s Plumbing, Heating & AC — Lompoc, California
Nadia Askar
Nadia Askar
March 18, 2020

Ricci Hancock helps manage and run his father’s plumbing, heating and AC full service and repair business.


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