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Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Three simple steps for overcoming fear in business

Dealing with fear is critical to success.
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Kenny Chapman
July 2, 2021

We all have fear in business and life. I’m not attacking you here and saying you’re a coward or afraid to take risks, but it’s a natural part of life. 


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Dan Holohan

Dan Holohan: When luck fails you

Ask the important questions on every troubleshooting call.
Dan Holohan
July 2, 2021

Have you ever had one of those times when you’re trying to figure out some problem and then suddenly the solution comes to you as if by magic? 


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Your customers don’t pay for COPs

Understanding coefficient of performance.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
July 1, 2021

The measure of a heat pump’s heating performance is called coefficient of performance (COP). It’s the ratio of useful heat output divided by required energy input, where both the output and input are expressed in the same physical units.


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: PHCC contractor survey reports positive signs one year after COVID-19

PHVAC contractors identify increased business costs as their top concern over the next six months.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 4, 2021

Summer is just around the corner, and things are beginning to look up in the U.S. More than 45% of American adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 


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Marketing Magic

Marketing Magic: 8 local SEO tips for plumbing and mechanical contractors

How to improve your digital marketing strategy.
Danielle Shulman
June 3, 2021

Many plumbing contractors ask the question: “What is the best way to advertise my business locally?”


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Water Wisdom

Water Wisdom: Disinfection byproducts in drinking water

The unintended consequences of water treatment.
P. “Regu” Regunathan
June 2, 2021

Disinfection byproducts (DBP) are becoming a matter of renewed concern in the regulatory and scientific world. It is necessary for all of us to understand the reasons and facts behind such new activity in this field. 


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Dave Yates

Dave Yates: Troubleshooting an electric water heater

Tips and tricks of the trade.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
May 31, 2021

Troubleshooting tank-style two-element electric water heaters is relatively simple once the operation is understood. 


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Kenny Chapman

Kenny Chapman: Three keys for building sustainable growth

The differences between temporary growth and sustainable growth.
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Kenny Chapman
May 28, 2021

We all want to grow in life, and especially in business. It is part of the measurement of success we as leaders can look at, and it’s one we often have to meet for our stakeholders and team members. 


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Dan Holohan

Dan Holohan: Are you treating those systems?

Water quality can impact the operation and life cycle of hydronic systems.
Dan Holohan
May 27, 2021

I was wondering about boiler chemicals and how many contractors (if any) were using them on brand-new systems. Do we need them? 


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Siggy

John Siegenthaler: Keeping your cool

Important details for small-scale chilled water cooling.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 26, 2021

Most of the modern hydronics technology used in North America for residential and light commercial buildings is for heating. 


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