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Dave Yates: Heat pump mayhem

Think twice before you act.

September 11, 2019

Mmanufacturer of air-to-water heat pumps called asking if I would be willing to visit a home to perform a heat loss/gain calculation where two of its heat pump systems had been installed and determine why the home was not heating and cooling to the homeowners satisfaction.

New Jersey adopts 2018 National Standard Plumbing Code

September 10, 2019

The Division of Codes and Standards, which is part of the state’s Department of Community Affairs, adopted the NSPC with state-specific amendments on Sept. 3.

ECM circulator myth-busting

Make the smart decision the first time.

John M. Barba

September 10, 2019

That prophetic little quote from “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” pretty much sums up where our industry is today with residential ECM circulators. So many myths, many of them downright crazy, make it nearly impossible to make clear-headed and smart decisions for your customers.

Dan Holohan: Thermostat adventures

A look back at odd places.

Dan Holohan

September 9, 2019

Twenty-five years ago, I wrote a story for this fine magazine. I titled it, “Only Gus Touch.” Over the years, many people have told me they still remember that tale and ask if I can send them a copy. Sure, why not?

John Siegenthaler: Bidirectional Btu

The flexibility of hydronic systems.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 6, 2019

Over the years, our office has received requests for design assistance for systems involving two hydronic heat sources, each in different buildings, where the expectation is to have either heat source supply heat to either building.

Truck of the Month: P.A.C. Plumbing, Heating & AC

P.A.C. Plumbing, Heating & AC | Staten Island, New York

Nicole Krawcke

August 19, 2019

After returning from Vietnam, Paul A. Campione Jr., a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, came home to his wife and worked many odd jobs until he got into the plumbing industry.

Nicole Krawcke: Solving the trades labor shortage: Think like a start-up

Service contractors need to get creative in their recruitment and retaining methods.

Nicole Krawcke

August 15, 2019

The days when a business owner could place a “help wanted” ad in the local newspaper and secure a bunch of applicants are long gone.

PM Profile: Steve Richman

Milwaukee Tool places focus on employees and customers.

Nicole Krawcke

August 15, 2019

Earlier this year, Plumbing & Mechanical attended Milwaukee Tool’s New Product Symposium in Milwaukee.

Guest Editorial

Tom Masters: Hiring the right employee for your plumbing business

Good help is hard to find, but these tips can help you reel in the best job candidates.

Tom Masters

August 15, 2019

When you’re searching for a new, skilled employee, it’s easy to think you might never find the right candidate.

Guest Editorial

Jesse Marcus: PERC study finds favorability for energy efficient homes

Gauging residential customers’ sustainability preferences uncovers opportunities for plumbers.

Jesse Marcus

August 15, 2019

A new study revealed that many residential customers — driven by cost savings and environmental impact — are placing a high priority on high-performance home projects.