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John Siegenthaler: Have a problem — need a solution

Our industry needs a better way to insulate circulator volutes.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 21, 2020

Part of running any business is looking ahead and trying to read the “tea leaves” that are relevant to that business. 


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Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: What’s your impact

Plumbers have the opportunity and responsibility to help shape lives every day.
Kenny Chapman
May 21, 2020

We’ve all read stories and heard quotes about great CEOs, celebrities, sports icons and various recognizable people regarding the lasting impacts they’ve had on our society. 


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Dan Holohan

Dan Holohan: Radiant close to home

Finding leaks in radiantly heated houses.
Dan Holohan
May 21, 2020

I have a photograph taken in Levittown, New York, sometime in the late 1940s. 


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Dave Yates

Dave Yates: Believe it or not

A story of poorly specified products in a mismanaged ER.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
May 21, 2020

My dear, sweet 95-year-old mother-in-law fell and cracked several vertebrae last year. A few days later, she was having extreme pain and her doctor told us we should take her to the ER at one of our two local hospitals. 


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The 7-Power Contractor

Al Levi: Urgent versus important

Play offense and be proactive in your business.
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Al Levi
May 21, 2020

Everything in business is important! Not everything in business is urgent — thank heavens!


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Matt Michel

Matt Michel: 14 rules of etiquette for video calls

Simple and obvious steps for successful video calls.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
May 19, 2020

Video calls are not new. The Service Nation Alliance has been conducting weekly contractor Advisory Board meetings this way for a decade. 


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Building Safety Month

Building Safety Month calls attention to the need for water conservation and efficiency

Water is vital to our communities, economy and public health.
Dominic Sims
May 15, 2020

Four ways to promote water conservation and efficiency.


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: Contractors navigate COVID-19

Clear Seas Research shows how businesses are managing the pandemic.
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Nicole Krawcke
May 13, 2020

We are living in unprecedented times with a global pandemic that may have widespread repercussions on the world economy. 


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Dan Holohan

Dan Holohan: How to set a pressuretrol

You won’t find this in the instructions.
Dan Holohan
May 13, 2020

If you have a steam boiler you’re also going to have a pressuretrol.


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Dave Yates

Dave Yates: From bourbon to hand sanitizer

Helping out in a time of need.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
May 13, 2020

I was intrigued by a post on Facebook from Jason Barrett. 


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