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Some Practical Questions About Plumbing Codes

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 31, 2000
Answers to the questions you've been asking; Julius Ballanco's Plumbing Forum.
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The Emperor Is Buck Naked

Ellen Rohr
July 31, 2000
In business, the basics are all you'll ever need, says Ellen Rohr.
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The Hose Connection Dangers

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 31, 2000
Old frostproof sillcocks fail to make the grade, according to Julius Ballanco.
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Throttled Into Submission

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 31, 2000
Underreving injection pumps needlessly waste control accuracy, warns John Siegenthaler.
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Money Can't Buy Us Love

Frank Blau
July 31, 2000
A bill is out there to provide tax credits for training apprentices. But why does that make them want to work for us, asks Frank Blau?
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Hooray For Our Industry's Inflation Fighters

Jim Olsztynski
July 31, 2000
The way to keep wages in line is to prevent the buildup of dangerous cash piles, says Jim Olsztynski.
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Dear Santa,
All I Want For Christmas Is . . .

Jim Olsztynski
July 21, 2000
Jim Olsztynski's Wish List for the new year ahead.
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The Myth Of The One-Truck Shop

Frank Blau
July 21, 2000
Frank Blau says there is no question that you can enjoy a wonderful standard of living as a one-truck operation.
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The First (And Possibly Last) Annual JB Awards

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
July 21, 2000
Julius Ballanco presents a gift to his readers.
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"Is Anyone There? ... A Man I Mean."

Ellen Rohr
July 21, 2000
Ellen Rohr speaks up for women in the industry.
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