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Diversionary Designs

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 1, 2000
The December 1997 Hydronics Workshop column showed several ways of using diverter tees in hydronic systems.
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Teams Win Games

Maurice Maio
June 1, 2000
In your case, gaining and keeping customer satisfaction on all service calls is the championship.
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A Customer's Rant

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2000
As long as I’m paying for your services, I’m the boss and you are my servant.
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Pre-Fab - The Only Way To Fly

Paul Ridilla
June 1, 2000
Frank Bracco knows how much money and time pre-fab saves, as well as providing the ability and reputation for meeting critical schedules.
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How To Create A Flat Rate Price

Frank Blau
June 1, 2000
Imagine going into business without enough capital even to purchase some basic instructional books.
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Choosing Your Priorities

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 1, 2000
Load diversity allows a heat source to be reduced with respect to peak load.
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Answers Needed

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 1, 2000
This column describes some issues related to hydronic heating for which answers remain nonspecific.
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Success Guaranteed

Paul Ridilla
June 1, 2000
I declare 1997 to be the Year of the Craftsman.
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A Year Older And, I Hope, Wiser

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2000
Embarrassing or not, better late than never, so here are a few of the things I learned just last year —
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Forget Dollars - Zoom In On Percentages

Frank Blau
June 1, 2000
I’ve put together a consolidated version of the last three profit & loss statements from each January (1992-1993-1994) since I attended your seminar.
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