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The End Of An Era
Julius Ballanco

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 27, 2001
The plumbing industry has lost one of its great intellects.
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As The Zone Valve Closes. . .
John Siegenthaler

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 9, 2001
A more elegant solution to controlling differential pressure as zone valves close is to reduce the speed of the circulator.
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Have I Told You Lately?
Ellen Rohr

Ellen Rohr
July 2, 2001
"Just a plumber?!" Unfortunately, trades people have demonstrated their skills so deftly and with such ease that their accomplishments are grossly undervalued.
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Bewitched, Bothered & Bewildered
Jim Olsztynski

Jim Olsztynski
July 2, 2001
Blue collar bias prevails, so the pay stinks, and that's why wackos find work in the industry.
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'Why Didn't He Say Something To Me?'
Paul Ridilla

Paul Ridilla
July 2, 2001
Your employees are your most valuable asset, and you need to hear what they are thinking.
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The Truth About Arsenic
Julius Ballanco

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 2, 2001
Lower arsenic levels aren't quite the answer the mainstream media think it is.
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Our Undervalued Profession
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
July 2, 2001
Our industry has too many contractors working at minimum wage levels - and yet too many consumers think we charge too much.
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PM Letters To The Editor
July 2001

July 2, 2001
Send your Letter To The Editor to PMmag@enteract.com.
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Maurice Maio

Maurice Maio
July 2, 2001
An economic slowdown means you'll need to do more than just talk about ideas if you are going ensure satisfactory results.
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Barking Up The Wrong Tree
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
May 30, 2001
It's OK to operate as a one-man shop - just don't expect to sell the business.
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